This practical textbook belongs to the well-known series "Learn to Speak English" («Учитесь говорить по-английски») and is specifically designed for adult learners and students who are starting to learn English from the elementary or beginner level.The main objective of the textbook is to develop and improve initial conversational and oral communication skills in English. The book consists of 25 thematic lessons focused on essential everyday situations, such as greetings, shopping, travel, family, and daily routines. Each lesson includes situational dialogues, vocabulary lists, and communicative exercises aimed at breaking the language barrier.The textbook features an English-Russian dictionary and additional reference sections at the back to facilitate self-study or guided classroom learning.