"[Includes] audio to practice speaking and listening until you're perfect"--Cover. Includes index. Here you are! -- Getting to know you -- Money money money -- Culture catch-up! -- Relax, it's normal (culture shock) -- Make yourself at home! -- Send help! -- Culture catch-up! -- Give yourself credit -- More help is on the way! -- Culture catch-up! -- Shop 'til you drop! -- School : classes and teaching styles -- Health and safety -- Culture catch-up! -- Have fun! -- Who are these people? -- Read all about it! -- Culture catch-up!
Summary:
The accent is on FUN in these friendly guides to language and culture in the U.S. Learn tons of new vocabulary. Improve your communication and pronunciation skills. Listen to short dialogues and read about interesting aspects of American culture. Learn wacky idioms, usage, and yes, some slang. Get great tips about social customs and everyday situations. Fun-filled quizzes and audio dialogues make it easy to practice, practice, practice until you're perfect!
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