Conversation Practice

NOW OFFERING: Conversation practice with native English speaking American via Skype. Practice pronunciation and build confidence from the privacy of your own home!


How does it work?
Do you have access to a computer and internet access? You can practice English conversation!

Download Skype (free of charge) and check that your microphone and speakers (or headphones) are working. Then call the teacher, who will give you her Skype nickname, at the specified time.

Relax, and talk. Your teacher will give you topics to discuss, or you may suggest one of your own. Topics change every 10-15 minutes, so everyone has a chance to talk about something that interests them.

While you're speaking, the teacher will make notes so that at the end of each class, she will be able to offer praise and suggestions for improvement for the next class.

What if I don't have a computer?
No problem. Can you borrow a friend's computer for a few hours per week? Is there an internet cafe you can go to? Then you can do it too!

How do I pay?
Go to your nearest NSGB branch and deposit the fee into the account. The teacher will provide all the necessary details.

Please leave a comment to pre-register. Time slots are filling fast!

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Level 10 Students:

I've been searching for a grammar rule to help determine when each of these phrases is used. An older English teacher told me, "Sometimes English just is. Sometimes there is no 'rule'. Listening to English speakers will help them have an ear for what sounds right."

The best advice I can give is to review the work we've done, along with the Grammar Plus in the back of the book. Practice saying the phrases out loud, and develop an "ear" for what sounds right. It will come in time.

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