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Speak English Like an American
For understanding everyday American expressions.
- Common idioms explained in context
- Dialogues following an American family
- Exercises to review what you learn
Speak the English
Americans actually use.
Learn conversational English with ESL books by Amy Gillett and other language experts. Explore American idioms, everyday dialogues, Business English, and pronunciation through practical lessons, exercises, and audio.
Real-life dialogues · Audio-supported learning · For self-study and classrooms
ESL Books for Conversational English, Business & Pronunciation
Find the right book to learn English for everyday conversations, build workplace vocabulary, or practice clearer pronunciation. Choose resources for self-study or ESL classrooms.
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Lose Your Accent in 28 Days
For practicing clearer English pronunciation.
- Focus on how spoken English sounds
- Structured pronunciation practice
- Audio-supported learning
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Speak Business English Like an American
For more confident conversations at work.
- Useful workplace idioms and expressions
- Business conversations in context
- Practice using professional vocabulary
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Speak Better Business English and Make More Money
For building your workplace English skills.
- Expressions for professional situations
- Business vocabulary in context
- Practice understanding workplace language
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Speak English Around Town
For English you can use in everyday situations.
- Shopping, dining out, and travel
- Practical conversational expressions
- Dialogues and practice activities
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More Speak English Like an American
For expanding your American English vocabulary.
- More idioms and everyday expressions
- Language presented through dialogues
- Exercises to reinforce your learning
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Conversational English
Understand common American English idioms and expressions. Start with Speak English Like an American, or explore everyday situations with Speak English Around Town.
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Build the vocabulary you need for meetings, negotiations, and conversations at work with Speak Business English Like an American and our other workplace English books.
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Practice English sounds, stress, and rhythm to make your speech easier to understand. Explore Lose Your Accent in 28 Days and our pronunciation resources.
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English in context
See how idioms and expressions work in everyday and workplace dialogues.
Practice that sticks
Review what you’ve learned with exercises that help you remember and use new expressions.
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From learners and teachers
“We’ve used this book for two years and the students love it.”
“The pronunciation CD is perfect. If you practice daily, you really see results.”
“A must for any non-native Business English learner.”
Meet the author
Amy Gillett
An experienced ESL instructor, Amy Gillett helps learners understand the English Americans use in everyday life and at work. Her books teach idioms and expressions through practical dialogues, explanations, and exercises.
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