The article "The Language of Conversation" is a practical guide for students to analyze how people talk to each other. It breaks down conversations to show how they work and why they are important. The book looks at different types of conversations, like those in chatrooms or on TV shows, to help readers understand how communication happens. It also explains the relationship between the person talking and the person listening. The main goal is to help students learn about the structure and features of conversations in a clear and easy-to-understand way.