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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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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
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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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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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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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American College Slang (Ebook)
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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.
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
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.
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