"A useful addition to an English teacher's armoury and certain to pique students' interest in the language that happens all around them, all the time. Let's Talk is a powerful statement about our species and the centrality to it of conversation in all its collaborative glory." -- Nikolai Luck, Teaching English "For the teacher or advanced student there are masses of insights in the book and examples of how language is used to manage conversation. For Crystal the aim of a conversation is to make every-one happy or, at least, satisfied at the end. Citing Dr Johnson once again, conversation should create 'a pleasing impression'. David Crystal has definitely achieved that." -- Barry Tomalin, Training, Language & Culture "I've always enjoyed Crystal's books and this one was no exception. it's certainly a good read I would recommend to anyone with an interest in language or conversation.

" -- Shiny New Books.