Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

4 English Topics to Avoid in American Small Talk

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Jan 09, 2014 @ 01:04 PM

 Do you go to parties or events and often find yourself wondering what topics are ok to bring up and what topics you should avoid?

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Topics: English Lessons, Daily Life in the US, United States Culture, English Conversation, Cross Cultural Coaching

7 Things That You MUST Know If You Move to the USA

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jul 15, 2013 @ 08:45 AM

Are you planning to move to the United States anytime soon? If so, today's article is for you!

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching

How to Avoid Going Insane During Your First Month in the USA

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:15 AM

Moving to a new country is never easy, especially the first month.

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Topics: United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Cross Cultural Coaching

Intercultural Communication: Become a Master in 5 Steps

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 @ 02:27 PM

The world is waking up and we are finally starting to realize that we need intercultural communication skills!

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Topics: United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching

Top 5 Ways to De-stress After your Move to the U.S.

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Mar 21, 2013 @ 08:26 AM

What was your move to the United States like?

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Topics: Expatriate Support, Cross Cultural Coaching, Life in Boston, Life in New York

Advice and Support for International Professionals in Boston!

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Feb 18, 2013 @ 07:47 AM

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Topics: Advice for English Students, Daily Life in the US, Cross Cultural Coaching, Life in Boston

6 Myths About American Culture That You Learned from Hollywood

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 @ 07:13 AM

Do movies portray reality?

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Topics: United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Cross Cultural Coaching

6 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in the U.S.

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 @ 03:36 PM

In last week's article, we asked the question  "Is your child experiencing language shock?"  If you answered yes to that question, this article is for you.

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching

Is Your Child Experiencing Language Shock?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 @ 09:02 AM

As an international professional living and working in the United States, one of the first things on your mind is probably your family.

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching

Living Abroad | 4 Lessons from the Camino de Santiago

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 @ 07:07 AM

 What does an 800 kilometer hike across the north of Spain have to do with living abroad?

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching

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