Welcome to the Intercultural Blog Carnival, brought to you by English and Culture! We have gathered eight outstanding articles from some of the best professionals in the intercultural field. These articles offer guidance, entertainment and inspiration for your adjustment to life in a new culture. Have you recently moved to the United States or another foreign country for work or education? Are you looking for tips on how you can feel comfortable in your new home, meet new people and understand the new culture? If so, this is the place for you!
Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States
Adjusting to Life in a New Culture | Intercultural Blog Carnival
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 @ 07:20 AM
Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching
International Students Struggling to Make Friends in the U.S.
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 @ 08:37 AM
Although the future of the U.S. as a world leader is looking more and more questionable, American universities are still a major destination for international students.
Topics: United States Culture, Cultural Competence, Intercultural Communication
The (Sometimes) Lonely Road to English Improvement
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Jun 21, 2012 @ 08:21 AM
Does this sound familiar? You have relocated to the United States for work, maybe to a small city like Boston and you want to focus on your English improvement.
How to Master English with Immersion at Home
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Sat, Jun 16, 2012 @ 10:07 AM
Today I want to share a personal story about my experience learning Spanish. I want to tell you why living in a Spanish-only home in Buenos Aires was the single most effective and inexpensive method that I found for becoming fluent in Spanish. I want you to take this lesson and apply it to your life as an English learner in the United States. You can master English through immersion just like I did with Spanish. I am sharing my story with you today because I know that language immersion is the key to success. So keep reading for a good story and some great tips!
The Secret to Relocating Successfully to the United States
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @ 10:34 AM
How Small Steps Can Lead to Big English Goals | Chiara's Story
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 @ 08:18 PM
Today I would like to share with you the story of Chiara, one of our most successful students this year!
Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English, Expatriate Support
Mumbai to Boston | The Life of an Indian Expat in the U.S.
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 @ 02:21 PM
Moving to the United States for work can be scary and exciting at the same time! What was the transition like for you?
Topics: United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Life in Boston
Your Life as an Expat in the U.S. | Are you Limiting Yourself?
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 @ 08:36 AM
Topics: Advice for English Students, Expatriate Support, Cross Cultural Coaching
Need Training to Improve your Business English? Our Top 10 Articles
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, May 29, 2012 @ 07:29 AM
How's everything going at work with your English skills?
Do you sometimes feel like you need training to improve your Business English?
Topics: Business English Presentations, English Lessons, Business English Vocabulary
Why Your English Trainer's Methods Might Be Outdated
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Sun, May 27, 2012 @ 10:02 AM
There is something missing in the field of English training for international professionals today. The aspect that is missing is so important that I would even suggest if your English trainer is not implementing it, he or she is out of date and out of touch with your needs.
Topics: How to Learn English, Cultural Competence, Intercultural Communication