Talking with Americans On and Off Campus (Paperback)

Anne Siebert

ISBN 10: 0866474684 / ISBN 13: 9780866474689

Published by Pro Lingua Learning, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. Talking with Americans On and Off Campus features 24 idiom-rich dialogs between International students and their American friends. Discussions are of personal and cultural interest. In addition to idiomatic vocabulary development, the focus of the dialogs is on stress, rhythm, intonation and phrasing to help students sound more natural. A downloadable audio program is available for this book. Features 24 idiom-rich dialogues between International students and their American friends. Discussions are of personal and cultural interest. In addition to idiomatic vocabulary development, the focus of the dialogues is on stress, rhythm, intonation and phrasing to help students sound more natural. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Talking with Americans On and Off Campus (Paperback)
• Publisher: Pro Lingua Learning
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0866474684
• ISBN 13: 9780866474689
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Talking with Americans On and Off Campus is designed to help international students bridge the gap between textbook English and the way Americans actually speak in everyday life. Through 24 dialog-based lessons, learners explore natural, idiomatic conversations that take place both inside and outside university settings— conversations with classmates, roommates, professors, advisors, friends, and community members. Each dialog highlights the rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns that native speakers use, giving students practical tools to sound more fluent, confident, and natural.

The dialogs are thematically rich and culturally grounded, offering insight into expectations, norms, humor, and communication styles common among American speakers. Learners encounter idioms, everyday expressions, reductions, phrasings, and cultural references that are essential for successful communication but rarely taught directly. Each unit includes listening comprehension tasks, pronunciation practice, and guided discussion aimed at helping students build both linguistic accuracy and cultural fluency.

With its blend of real-world topics, idiomatic vocabulary, and focused pronunciation instruction, Talking with Americans On and Off Campus provides ESL learners with a dynamic and engaging pathway to better listening, clearer speaking, and stronger cross-cultural understanding. A free accompanying audio program is available for download or streaming, allowing students to practice anytime.

Features

Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from https://www.prolingualearning.com/ or to stream on https://www.youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudio Twenty-four dialogs reflecting real interactions on and off U.S. campuses Strong focus on idioms, everyday expressions, reductions, and natural phrasing Pronunciation instruction emphasizing rhythm, stress, and intonation Listening comprehension questions to reinforce meaning and nuance Guided discussion to encourage fluency, confidence, and cultural awareness

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About the Author

Anne Siebert> is the author of Talking with Americans On and Off Campus.