English Speaking
Welcome to EnglishUnion Speaking for ESL learners, to help you learn and practice the skill of speaking English...
Speaking is the second of the four language skills, which are:
1. Listening 2. Speaking 3. Reading 4. Writing
What Is Speaking? (Click)
A basic look at what speaking is and is not, and what it involves for English learners.
The Importance of Speaking Practice (Click)
Speaking to yourself can be "dangerous" because men in white coats may come and take you away!! That is why you should make every effort possible to find somebody to speak with.
Greetings (Click)
How to say hello in English. On these pages you can practice greeting people in a variety of situations - from the classroom to business.
"What should I call you?"
How to Address People in English (Click)
What name or title can we use when speaking to friends, colleagues, acquaintances, teachers, doctors, etc?
Telephone English (Click)
In this lesson we look at some of the words and expressions that we use for telephoning.
Presentations & Public Speaking (Click)
Learn how to give a presentation or speak in public in English. This lesson guides you step by step through the process of making a presentation, from preparation to conclusion and questions.
Speaking about the Weather (Click)
Even strangers discuss the weather. Learn the proper vocabulary and expressions, and you'll find it easy to start a conversation anytime, anywhere--with anyone you meet!
Small Talk (Click)
What can we say in casual conversations with strangers or colleagues we meet in the lift? Small talk is a casual form of conversation that "breaks the ice" or fills an awkward silence between people.
Agreeing and Disagreeing (Click)
Sooner or later you will get the urge to agree or disagree with something that is being said in English. Offering an opinion can be difficult when it is not in your first language...
Useful Links (You don't want to miss them...)
Speaking vs Writing (Article) (Click)
Negotiating (Click)
Meetings (Click)
Informal Contractions (gonna, wanna) (Click)
Cash Transactions (dialog) (Click)
Taking Reservations (dialog) (Click)
Checking out of a Hotel (dialog) (Click)
Checking in for a flight (dialog) (Click)
Booking an appointment (dialog) (Click)
Visiting Hours (dialog) (Click)
Working in a restaurant (dialog) (Click)
Taking a tour (dialog) (Click)
Talking to a Police Officer (Click)
