Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

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

Infographic | English Phrases for Your Holiday Cocktail Party

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 @ 06:58 AM

December is here and that means we are entering the holiday season! Between now and the end of the year, you will probably be invited to a few holiday cocktail parties in the United States.

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Topics: English Lessons, Daily Life in the US, English Conversation, Vocabulary Workshop

Getting Around Town | Advice on Transportation in the U.S.

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 @ 11:26 AM

Are you moving to the United States soon but still wondering how you will get around your new city?

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Life in Boston, Life in New York

Tips for International Professionals in the U.S. | Getting Connected

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 @ 08:15 AM

Getting ready for a move to the United States?

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Life in Boston, Life in New York

American English in Daily Life: Shopping for Groceries

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 @ 07:03 AM

Are you currently living in the United States or planning to move to the United States?

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Topics: English Lessons, Daily Life in the US

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

Fire Up the Grill! English Vocabulary Words for a Barbecue

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 @ 07:05 AM

Summer is barbecue season in the United States.

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Topics: English Lessons, Daily Life in the US, Vocabulary Workshop

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

On the Right Track to your English Goals? Find Out!

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 @ 07:28 AM

We are halfway through 2012. Can you believe it?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, Daily Life in the US

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