Surveys for Conversation

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Surveys for Conversation is a dynamic, student-centered resource designed to transform ordinary speaking practice into lively, authentic interaction. Built around 64 fully photocopiable questionnaires, the book provides an engaging structure that encourages learners to ask real questions, listen actively, exchange personal information, and explore topics they genuinely care about. From dating and friendship to music, food, habits, travel, hobbies, and pets, each survey invites students to share ideas, compare experiences, and discover commonalities with classmates―all while practicing natural conversational English.

Unlike scripted dialogues or predictable role-play formats, surveys create communication with a real purpose. Students circulate, interview partners, record answers, and discuss results, making every activity an opportunity for meaningful speaking, listening, and vocabulary growth. The interactive format helps even shy or hesitant learners participate more confidently, since the structure gives them clear tasks and relevant questions to guide the conversation.

Each survey comes with valuable teacher support: notes on vocabulary challenges, extension prompts, ideas for follow-up speaking or writing tasks, and suggestions for deeper exploration beyond the initial conversation. Teachers also receive curated lists of helpful websites that can add content, visuals, or related activities. These extras make the book exceptionally easy to use―perfect for warm-ups, whole-class mingles, conversation lessons, speaking tests, or spontaneous, no-prep days when teachers need engaging material fast.

Features

• Sixty-four photocopiable surveys covering topics relevant to students’ everyday lives.
• A highly interactive format that promotes natural conversation, active listening, and partner exchange.
• No-prep design ideal for busy teachers, substitute-proof lessons, and flexible classroom use.
• Teacher notes on vocabulary challenges to prepare students for successful communication.
• Extension prompts for deeper discussion, follow-up tasks, and personalized conversation.
• Writing topics linked to each survey to reinforce integrated-skills practice.
• Helpful website lists for added material, visuals, and topic exploration.

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A native Detroiter, Deborah Hitsky earned two degrees in education from Wayne State University. She taught English to Speakers of Other Languages in Metropolitan Detroit for thirty-two years, and presented numerous professional development workshops for local ESL programs, at Michigan TESOL, and at the TESOL International annual convention.