Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

Why "Hi, How Are You?" Is Not a Real Question in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Sep 03, 2013 @ 07:55 AM

Ok, so have you been in this situation before?

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Topics: English Lessons, United States Culture, Vocabulary Workshop

Dating at Harvard in the 1960's: An English Listening Lesson

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Aug 26, 2013 @ 08:04 AM

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a college student in the United States in the 1960's?

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Topics: English Lessons, United States Culture, Vocabulary Workshop, Listening Practice

How to Leave a Tip in an American Restaurant

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Aug 21, 2013 @ 10:21 AM

Did you know that most servers in the United States make less than $10 per hour?

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Topics: English Lessons, United States Culture, Vocabulary Workshop

How to Make Small Talk with Americans About Baseball

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Aug 19, 2013 @ 08:26 AM

Baseball! It's arguably the  most popular sport in the United States.

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Topics: English Lessons, United States Culture, Vocabulary Workshop, Cultural Competence

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

Is Your Business Presentation Ready for an American Audience?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, May 21, 2013 @ 08:28 AM

Are you getting ready to deliver a professional presentation in English?

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Topics: Business English Presentations, United States Culture, Cultural Competence, Intercultural Communication

From Kindergarten to PhD: How to Talk about Education in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @ 07:14 AM

Are you an international professional who has recently moved to the U.S. with your family?

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Topics: English Lessons, United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Vocabulary Workshop

Cultural Competence Quiz! Do You Know How to Work with Americans?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Apr 09, 2013 @ 07:41 AM

Do you know how to work with American people?

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Topics: United States Culture, Cultural Competence

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

3 Tips For Your Next Business Meeting with Americans

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Mar 14, 2013 @ 07:27 AM

As an international professional in the U.S., do you attend business meetings with your American colleagues every week?

Perhaps every day?

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Topics: United States Culture, Cultural Competence, Intercultural Communication

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