--- title: Free Resources | Blog | English and Culture Tutoring Services | Cultural Competence (2) description: Cultural Competence | Free resources- English tutor, improve fluency, pronunciation, business English, vocabulary, idioms, listening, American culture, daily life in the US (2) --- [![English Tutor New York-English Tutor Boston](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-1645034945-png/Englishandculture-images/Logo.png)](https://www.englishandculture.com/) # Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States ## [How Do Cultural Differences Affect Your ESL Classes?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/86086/How-Do-Cultural-Differences-Affect-Your-ESL-Classes) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Mon, Aug 13, 2012 @ 07:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16089573-jpg/images/cultural_differences_and_the_esl_classroom.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/86086/How-Do-Cultural-Differences-Affect-Your-ESL-Classes) How do **cultural differences** affect your **ESL classes**? [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/86086/How-Do-Cultural-Differences-Affect-Your-ESL-Classes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/86086/How-Do-Cultural-Differences-Affect-Your-ESL-Classes#comments-listing) Topics: [Cultural Competence](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cultural-competence), [Intercultural Communication](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/intercultural-communication) ## [6 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in the U.S.](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85693/6-Ways-to-Help-Your-Child-Succeed-in-the-U-S) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 @ 03:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16080507-jpg/images/6_ways_to_help_your_child_succeed_in_the_united_states.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85693/6-Ways-to-Help-Your-Child-Succeed-in-the-U-S) In last week's article, we asked the question  ["Is your child experiencing language shock?"](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85658/Is-Your-Child-Experiencing-Language-Shock)  If you answered yes to that question, this article is for you. [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85693/6-Ways-to-Help-Your-Child-Succeed-in-the-U-S) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85693/6-Ways-to-Help-Your-Child-Succeed-in-the-U-S#comments-listing) Topics: [Daily Life in the US](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/daily-life-in-the-us), [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support), [Cultural Competence](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cultural-competence), [Cross Cultural Coaching](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cross-cultural-coaching) ## [Is Your Child Experiencing Language Shock?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85658/Is-Your-Child-Experiencing-Language-Shock) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 @ 09:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16109661-jpg/images/language_shock_for_kids%2c_cross-cultural_training_boston.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85658/Is-Your-Child-Experiencing-Language-Shock) As an international professional living and working in the United States, one of the first things on your mind is probably your family. [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85658/Is-Your-Child-Experiencing-Language-Shock) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85658/Is-Your-Child-Experiencing-Language-Shock#comments-listing) Topics: [Daily Life in the US](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/daily-life-in-the-us), [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support), [Cultural Competence](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cultural-competence), [Cross Cultural Coaching](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cross-cultural-coaching) ## [Living Abroad | 4 Lessons from the Camino de Santiago](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85492/Living-Abroad-4-Lessons-from-the-Camino-de-Santiago) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 @ 07:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16111948-jpg/images/living_abroad_lessons_from_camino_de_santiago%2c_pilgrim.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85492/Living-Abroad-4-Lessons-from-the-Camino-de-Santiago)  What does an 800 kilometer hike across the north of Spain have to do with **living abroad?** [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85492/Living-Abroad-4-Lessons-from-the-Camino-de-Santiago) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85492/Living-Abroad-4-Lessons-from-the-Camino-de-Santiago#comments-listing) Topics: [Daily Life in the US](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/daily-life-in-the-us), [Cultural Competence](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cultural-competence), [Cross Cultural Coaching](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cross-cultural-coaching) ## [Three Companies That Are Taking Culture Seriously...and Profiting](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85247/Three-Companies-That-Are-Taking-Culture-Seriously-and-Profiting) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Thu, Jul 19, 2012 @ 08:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16103344-jpg/images/globe_with_keys1.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85247/Three-Companies-That-Are-Taking-Culture-Seriously-and-Profiting) What's the fastest way to lose a business deal? Not understanding the norms and communication styles of the people you are working with. [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85247/Three-Companies-That-Are-Taking-Culture-Seriously-and-Profiting) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85247/Three-Companies-That-Are-Taking-Culture-Seriously-and-Profiting#comments-listing) Topics: [Cultural Competence](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cultural-competence), [Intercultural Communication](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/intercultural-communication) ## [Negotiating in English | 7 Ways to Gather Information](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85236/Negotiating-in-English-7-Ways-to-Gather-Information) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Mon, Jul 16, 2012 @ 07:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16114327-jpg/images/negotiating_in_english.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85236/Negotiating-in-English-7-Ways-to-Gather-Information) Are you good at negotiating? 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[Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84665/Working-in-the-U-S-13-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Americans) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84665/Working-in-the-U-S-13-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Americans#comments-listing) Topics: [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support), [Cultural Competence](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cultural-competence), [Cross Cultural Coaching](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cross-cultural-coaching) ## [Adjusting to Life in a New Culture | Intercultural Blog Carnival](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83540/Adjusting-to-Life-in-a-New-Culture-Intercultural-Blog-Carnival) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 @ 07:20 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16102594-jpg/images/fotolia_33033375_xs.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83540/Adjusting-to-Life-in-a-New-Culture-Intercultural-Blog-Carnival) 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! [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83540/Adjusting-to-Life-in-a-New-Culture-Intercultural-Blog-Carnival) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83540/Adjusting-to-Life-in-a-New-Culture-Intercultural-Blog-Carnival#comments-listing) Topics: [Daily Life in the US](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/daily-life-in-the-us), [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support), [Cultural Competence](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cultural-competence), [Cross Cultural Coaching](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cross-cultural-coaching) ## [International Students Struggling to Make Friends in the U.S.](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84501/International-Students-Struggling-to-Make-Friends-in-the-U-S) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 @ 08:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16107427-jpg/images/international_students_in_the_united_states.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84501/International-Students-Struggling-to-Make-Friends-in-the-U-S) 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**. [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84501/International-Students-Struggling-to-Make-Friends-in-the-U-S) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84501/International-Students-Struggling-to-Make-Friends-in-the-U-S#comments-listing) Topics: [United States Culture](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/united-states-culture), [Cultural Competence](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cultural-competence), [Intercultural Communication](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/intercultural-communication) ## [Why Your English Trainer's Methods Might Be Outdated](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83502/Why-Your-English-Trainer-s-Methods-Might-Be-Outdated) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Sun, May 27, 2012 @ 10:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16097800-jpg/images/english_trainer_for_international_professionals_boston.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83502/Why-Your-English-Trainer-s-Methods-Might-Be-Outdated) 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. 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