提高英语实际应用能力，尤其是口语表达能力是当代大学英语教与学的一个**。学生在英语口语学习中遇到的诸多困难和问题，促成了我们这套《加速英语口语》的诞生。
这套口语教材平衡并揉合了中外师资的优势，语言真实自然、准确地道，既贴近中国大学生的学习生活实际，又适当反映了西方的校园和社会生活；既生动地呈现了网聊、网上购物等当今社会的热门话题，又广泛涉及学生的大学校园生活和未来求职、工作的许多方面，实用性相当强。
本书改变目前很多英语口语教材词汇量小、内容空洞的缺点，将丰富的词汇、实用的语法句子结构融合在真实生动的对话场景中，辅以对话和讨论等多种练习方式，使学生学习口语对话的同时，有效地掌握更多实用词汇和语法结构，并快速提高英语写作水平。
在每个单元后面的Beware-common problems列出了学生常犯的语言错误，有利于学生及时纠正；Difference between British English and American English又把每单元涉及到的英美英语差别列出，方便学生对照。这些也是其他口语教材所不具备的内容。此外，“自我评估”（selfevaluation）

UNIT ONE GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS
IN FOCUS: greetings，introduction，expressing agreement 
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-evaluation
UNIT TWO ACCOMMODATION
IN FOCUS: location/position，complaining，expressing disappointment，asking for and giving information Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-evaluation
UNIT THREE IN THE DINING HALL/CAFETERIA
IN FOCUS: asking for help，asking for and giving information 
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-evaluation
REVIEW （1）
UNIT FOUR DIRECTIONS AND LOCATION
IN FOCUS: asking for directions，giving directions，showing appreciation，asking for repetition 
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and phrases
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-evaluation
UNIT FIVE ASKING FOR ADVICE
IN FOCUS: asking for advice，giving advice 
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-evaluation
UNIT SIX MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL
IN FOCUS: expressing want/desire，asking for information，offering help 
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words, phrases and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-evaluation
REVIEW （2）
UNIT SEVEN SEEING A DOCTOR
IN FOCUS: instructing，asking for information，giving suggestions 
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words，hrases and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-evaluation
UNIT EIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
IN FOCUS: expressing preference，want/desire，discussing your spare time 
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words，hrases and sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-valuation
UNIT NINE IN THE LIBRARY
IN FOCUS: asking for help，iving instruction，xpressing opinions 
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional words and phrases
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-aluation
UNIT TEN HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS
IN FOCUS: expressing desire/want，intention,，hesitating
Situational dialogues
Notes
Additional sentences
Differences between British English and American English
Beware-common problems
Role-play
Culture check
Group discussion
Review and self-valuation
REVIEW （3）
APPENDIX I KEY TO THE EXERCISES IN THE REVIEWS
APPENDIX II COUNTRIES AND NATIONALITIES