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  1. 'discussion about' or 'discussion on' - UsingEnglish.com

    Nov 6, 2006 · Is it correct to say 'we had a discussion about something' Can one discuss 'about'? I thought it's 'talk about' or discuss on' a subject. Perhaps one can have a discussion 'about' a topic or …

  2. When should I use "a discussion of" vs. "a discussion on" vs. "a ...

    A discussion of a topic — this brings to mind a true discussion, going into all sorts of details of the topic (and only the topic). A discussion on a topic — here I picture the discussion to be somewhat one …

  3. Conversation Questions for the ESL/EFL Classroom (I-TESL-J)

    Conversation Questions for the ESL/EFL Classroom A Project of The Internet TESL Journal If this is your first time here, then read the Teacher's Guide to Using These Pages If you can think of a good …

  4. prepositions - Can I say "something in discussion" to refer to the ...

    The paragraph under consideration has nothing to do with his moral integrity. The context is about how to understand a specific paragraph in an article about a rich man. Can I use “the paragraph...

  5. What’s a better way to say “lots of discussion”

    Jun 2, 2015 · If the discussion was productive and marked by participants' interest, excitement and energy, you might use the term healthy discussion. If the discussion went long because of …

  6. The 100 most useful phrases for business meetings

    Oct 15, 2023 · The most useful phrases for the beginning of meetings Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases Dealing with practicalities of the meeting The most useful phrases for the …

  7. ESL Conversation Questions - What if...? (I-TESL-J)

    Conversation Questions What if...? A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do? If a classmate asked you for the answer to a question …

  8. [Grammar] - After discussion or after discussions?

    Mar 30, 2013 · "After discussion" tends to suggest that the discussion occurred in a single session. Use of the plural "discussions" tends to suggest that the talks spread over more than one session.

  9. discussion or discussions | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

    Jul 20, 2007 · I have been confused by the use of discussion for a long time, whether in the singular or plural form? Can I say: 1, I am involved in discussions with Jack... 2, We had a good discussion, or …

  10. ESL Conversation Questions - Meeting People (I-TESL-J)

    Conversation Questions Meeting People A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. Do you enjoy meeting new people? What are some good things to ask someone you just met? What are …