The text consists of 14 units each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations but also language for more formal situations such as a seminar or business meeting.

Each section contains a list of the most useful phrases with information on where and when they should be used and a short sample of a conversation showing the learner how a typical conversation flows in English.

An audio CD contains all the conversations from the book and allows the user to practice what they have learnt. In addition the supplement contains all the everyday expressions and language structures that learners need to speak in natural English organized by function.

Each section also contains a glossary of useful vocabulary making Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 an indispensible resource for students who are just starting to learn how to speak in English and want to be sure they can communicate with confidence.