F-04a Work/Life English Level 4 Reading/Writing - Cross-Cultural Communication

Author:  Elaine Kirn Suitable for: Secondary Students, Young Adults, Adults What It Is: The WLE Level 4 Competency Based Reading/Writing Book  is a 141-page student text designed to explore "Cross-Cultural Communication." As in the corresponding Grammar and Listening/Speaking books, its ten (10) Chapter titles are: Beginnings   •  The Body   •   Dealing with Problems   •  Eating & Drinking   • Getting Along  •  Communication   •  Social Interaction          •  Home & Family Life   •   Work & Money   •  Education Why You Need It: Cultural norms, attitudes, and regulations are an integral part of everyday life in North America. Printed material on the ten topics listed above offers insights that will help newcomers and long-time residents notice, compare, and cope with what's going on while adapting and moving forward.   What It Does: The text inspires interest in the surrounding world through short stories and cross-cultural anecdotes on topics of practical concern to immi