"Comprehensive study program"--Cover.

Includes index.

Introducing yourself and others -- Expressing opinions, likes, and dislikes -- Describing people, places, and things -- Striking up a conversation -- Making dates and appointments -- Expressing wants and needs -- Making requests and offers -- Expressing doubts and uncertainty -- Talking about future events -- Making a case or arguing a point -- Narrating a story -- Retelling a conversation -- Talking about controversial issues -- Electronic conversation -- Appendix A. Irregular past tense and past participle forms -- Appendix B. Short tag questions and answers -- Appendix C. Modal verb forms in the present, past, and future -- Appendix D. Glossary -- Answer key.

Provides instruction on correct pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and word usage, keeping in mind the typical problems of non-native English speakers. Each section includes a series of exercises that gives extra practice in using new concepts and encourages constructing personalized conversations.