--- title: Free Resources | Blog | English and Culture Tutoring Services | Expatriate Support (2) description: Expatriate Support | 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 ## [6 Myths About American Culture That You Learned from Hollywood](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85818/6-Myths-About-American-Culture-That-You-Learned-from-Hollywood) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 @ 07:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16104391-jpg/images/hollywood_top_gun.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85818/6-Myths-About-American-Culture-That-You-Learned-from-Hollywood) Do movies portray reality? [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85818/6-Myths-About-American-Culture-That-You-Learned-from-Hollywood) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85818/6-Myths-About-American-Culture-That-You-Learned-from-Hollywood#comments-listing) Topics: [United States Culture](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/united-states-culture), [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support), [Cross Cultural Coaching](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cross-cultural-coaching) ## [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. 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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) ## [The Secret to Relocating Successfully to the United States](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84069/The-Secret-to-Relocating-Successfully-to-the-United-States) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @ 10:34 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16125352-jpg/images/successful_relocation_to_the_united_states.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84069/The-Secret-to-Relocating-Successfully-to-the-United-States) What does it take to **relocate successfully** from your home country to the **United States?** [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84069/The-Secret-to-Relocating-Successfully-to-the-United-States) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84069/The-Secret-to-Relocating-Successfully-to-the-United-States#comments-listing) Topics: [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support), [Cross Cultural Coaching](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cross-cultural-coaching) ## [How Small Steps Can Lead to Big English Goals | Chiara's Story](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84067/How-Small-Steps-Can-Lead-to-Big-English-Goals-Chiara-s-Story) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 @ 08:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16131451-png/images/training_for_english_communication_skills_new_york%2c_resized.png) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84067/How-Small-Steps-Can-Lead-to-Big-English-Goals-Chiara-s-Story) Today I would like to share with you the story of Chiara, one of our most successful students this year! [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84067/How-Small-Steps-Can-Lead-to-Big-English-Goals-Chiara-s-Story) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/84067/How-Small-Steps-Can-Lead-to-Big-English-Goals-Chiara-s-Story#comments-listing) Topics: [Advice for English Students](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/advice-for-english-students), [How to Learn English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/how-to-learn-english), [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support) ## [Mumbai to Boston | The Life of an Indian Expat in the U.S.](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83930/Mumbai-to-Boston-The-Life-of-an-Indian-Expat-in-the-U-S) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 @ 02:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16106144-jpg/images/indian_expat_in_the_u.s_sameer.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83930/Mumbai-to-Boston-The-Life-of-an-Indian-Expat-in-the-U-S) Moving to the United States for work can be scary and exciting at the same time! What was the transition like for you? [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83930/Mumbai-to-Boston-The-Life-of-an-Indian-Expat-in-the-U-S) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83930/Mumbai-to-Boston-The-Life-of-an-Indian-Expat-in-the-U-S#comments-listing) Topics: [United States Culture](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/united-states-culture), [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support), [Life in Boston](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/life-in-boston) ## [Your Life as an Expat in the U.S. | Are you Limiting Yourself?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83557/Your-Life-as-an-Expat-in-the-U-S-Are-you-Limiting-Yourself) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 @ 08:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-26745266-jpg/images/life_as_an_expat_in_the_us%2c_dont_put_yourself_in_a_box.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83557/Your-Life-as-an-Expat-in-the-U-S-Are-you-Limiting-Yourself) In what ways do you put limits on your **life as an expat in the US?** [Read More](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83557/Your-Life-as-an-Expat-in-the-U-S-Are-you-Limiting-Yourself) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83557/Your-Life-as-an-Expat-in-the-U-S-Are-you-Limiting-Yourself#comments-listing) Topics: [Advice for English Students](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/advice-for-english-students), [Expatriate Support](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/expatriate-support), [Cross Cultural Coaching](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/topic/cross-cultural-coaching) ## [Relocating to the US as an Expatriate? Terrified?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83228/Relocating-to-the-US-as-an-Expatriate-Terrified) Posted by [Lindsay McMahon](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/author/lindsay-mcmahon) on Mon, May 21, 2012 @ 09:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.englishandculture.com/hs-fs/file-16137631-jpg/images/zero.jpg) ](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/83228/Relocating-to-the-US-as-an-Expatriate-Terrified) Are you terrified about **relocating to the US as an expatriate**? How will you communicate in English? How will you meet new people and how will you succeed in your new workplace? There are probably many questions like these swirling around in your mind as you pack up your life in your home country and prepare for your assignment in the US. Whether you are relocating abroad by yourself or with your family, it can be a really scary experience! But it can also be a unique and potentially transformative experience! As an expatriate in the US, you have a choice. You can choose to find a community of other international professionals from your country and hide away with them, speak your native language and never really learn anything about the US or about yourself. Or, you can stretch your boundaries, challenge yourself and create a messy but satisyfing life abroad that allows you to grow in ways that you could never grow in your home country. So which path will you choose? If you choose the messy and "inconvenient" path of growth and challenge, you will need to take some risks! That is where today's post can help you. How can you take more risks in your life abroad? Try "going to zero"! 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