1 Fit ImpressioGetting and giving peonal informationConveation topics2 Be on TimeMaking an appointmentThe appointment system 3 Childhood MemoriesTalking about past experiencesAsian parents4 ShoppingMaking complaints and apologiesWorking hou 5 Summer HolidaysExpressing opinioGestures and body language6 Stories on CampusDescribing past eventsYouth culture7 SportsGiving suggestioSports in Britain8 Leisure ActivitiesInviting��accepting and refusingKeep your conveation going9 Pets and UsDiscussing advantages and disadvantagesJoining a discussion10 Our Earth Giving reasoEnding a conveation11 Family ProblemsAsking for and giving adviceAmerican attitudes toward the elderly12 Job and Career Stating possibilityDecision making13 FilmsDescribing major eventsNational holidays14 Ways of LearningMaking comparison and contrastHow to survive exams15 The Internet and MeMaking requestsAre you speaking politely�� Appendix 1�� Topics for DiscussionAppendix 2�� Keys and Tapescripts