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ESL ESL Start Learning Continue Learning Teach ESL From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL Speaking English well is the goal of all English learners. In this newsletter, you'll learn about speaking English on the telephone, speaking English in situations at work, and speaking English in everyday situations, also known as small talk. Teachers can help students with lesson plans on practicing telephone English, and making small talk. Here are ten questions to help you start speaking English. Each of these questions help to begin or continue a conversation. The questions are in two categories: Basic Facts and Hobbies / Free Time. There are also a number of questions that can help you continue the conversation after the first question. Teachers will be interested in this lesson focusing on how to get an ESL class conversing. Finally, it's Halloween here in the United States soon. Have fun learning spooky English with the Halloween resources on the site, including a vocabulary quiz, "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe and more. Hello, I'm Ken / This is Ken - Which One is Correct on the Telephone? The correct answer is: This is Ken. On the telephone, there are a number of set phrases we use to introduce ourselves, ask and answer questions. These speaking on the... Read more Small Talk Many English students are more interested in making effective small talk than knowing correct grammar structures - and rightly so! Here are some tips to improve small talk skills... Read more Practice Important Business Conversations Using role-plays to practice various business situations can help students improve their communication skills, as well as build vocabulary and also act as reading comprehension. Here are four upper level dialogues that can be used for role-plays... Read more Halloween Special Using role-plays to practice various business situations can help students improve their communication skills, as well as build vocabulary and also act as reading comprehension. Here are four upper level dialogues that can be used for role-plays... Read more English as 2nd Language Ads Business English Learning English English Lessons Speaking English ESL English Class Featured Articles Teaching English - Techniques, Resources, Certificates, Employment English Reading Comprehension Skills for ESL EFL Learners TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Examination Preparation English for Business, Work and other Specific Purposes English Tests and Quizzes - Practice Materials for Learning English ESL English Learning Resources, Schools, Courses, Software, Products   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Kenneth Beare ESL Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About ESL newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Free English Courses Build Your Vocabulary Do You Need Lesson Plans for Your Class? Do you Know Basic English Grammar? Vocabulary Quizzes Advertisement