English : one language, different cultures
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English : one language, different cultures
Continuum, 2003, c1999
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
An introduction to culturally determined aspects of communicating in British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand and American societies, especially those that may influence effective communication with members of these societies or be the source of false perceptions/stereotypes of their behaviour.
Table of Contents
- English around the world, Colin Yallop
- British Shibboleths, Michael Sharwood-Smith
- Australia - the great south land, Eddie Ronowicz and Coline Yallop
- Canada - the winter half of North America, Vikki Cecchetto and Magda Stroinska
- New Zealand or Aotearoa - a confused culture, Martin Parker
- the United States of America - the land of opportunity, Sherry Ash.
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