Guide for Internationals
Culture, Communication, and ESL* (*English as a Second Language)
Published on 23. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-13-170524-1 (ISBN)
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Content
Part 1: Understanding the American Culture
Chapter 1: Individualism
Chapter 2: The Importance of Time
Chapter 3: Democratic Social & Business Structures
Part 2: Communicating with Power
Chapter 4: Effective Writing
Chapter 5: Powerful Presentations
Chapter 6: Effective Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 7: Western Negotiation
Part 3: Grammar & Usage Handbook
This section provides a brief handbook for American Standard English.
Appendices
1. Understanding yourself: Cultural Questionnaire
2. Online resources (accent management, grammar tools, courses, ESL)
3. Bibliography
4. Suggested readings for learning about the U.S. culture
5. Suggested films for learning about the U.S. culture
Chapter 1: Individualism
Chapter 2: The Importance of Time
Chapter 3: Democratic Social & Business Structures
Part 2: Communicating with Power
Chapter 4: Effective Writing
Chapter 5: Powerful Presentations
Chapter 6: Effective Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 7: Western Negotiation
Part 3: Grammar & Usage Handbook
This section provides a brief handbook for American Standard English.
Appendices
1. Understanding yourself: Cultural Questionnaire
2. Online resources (accent management, grammar tools, courses, ESL)
3. Bibliography
4. Suggested readings for learning about the U.S. culture
5. Suggested films for learning about the U.S. culture