Revised for The Language Company's Level 2 speaking skills class, this high intermediate ESL (English as a Second Language) conversation textbook includes quotations, paraphrasing activities, proverbs, quotations, surveys, and online assignments. Featuring 11 thematic chapters adapted from the original ESL textbook Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics, subjects covered include: Being Yourself; Studying English; Pet Peeves; Holidays and Celebrations; Eating Out; What Do You Think?; Change; Handling Stress; Work Relationships; Practicing Job Interviews; Voting and Choosing Leaders.