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Speak English Like an American series

Speak English Like an American® Series

The Bestselling ESL Series for Real, Confident American Conversation

The Speak English Like an American® series is a world-famous collection of ESL and Business English books designed to help English learners speak naturally, understand real American expressions, and feel confident in everyday and professional conversations. These books are used in classrooms and self-study programs worldwide by learners who want to sound fluent — not like a textbook.

Tens of Thousands
Learners Worldwide
University-Adopted
U.S. & International Campuses
Audio-Supported
Native Speaker Recordings

Why Learners Love This Series

  • Each book teaches 300+ essential American English expressions through natural, engaging dialogues
  • Includes audio by native speakers for pronunciation and listening fluency
  • Features clear explanations + practical exercises with answer keys
  • Perfect for self-study, classrooms, and professional development
  • Ideal for learners who want to stop translating and start thinking in English

Used by Top Universities Worldwide

Titles from the Speak English Like an American® series have been adopted by leading institutions including Yale University, University of California (Berkeley, San Diego), Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, University of Texas at Austin, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Drexel University, and many others.

“These books are all excellent, full of useful information, and great fun to read. Amy Gillett is a wonderful teacher with a lively imagination. The stories are always engaging, and the formatting is flawless. I’m truly looking forward to many more books by this author.”

— Verified Reader

Author Amy Gillett

About the Author

Amy Gillett has taught ESL and Business English in the United States and Europe. She holds degrees from Stanford University and an MBA from Cornell University. An internationally recognized expert on American idioms and slang, she was featured in the Wall Street Journal for her work helping non-native speakers master real American English.

Start speaking natural, confident American English today.

Browse the complete Speak English Like an American® series below and choose the titles that match your learning goals — conversation, business, fluency, and pronunciation.

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