Practical American and British Social English

Author: Zhou Li
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The greatest feature of this book is that it anchors conversations in communication and places communication within the context of culture, which is truly commendable. As is well known, the fundamental purpose of learning any language is for communication, and effective communication must be achieved within a specific cultural framework. The cultural introductions at the beginning of each chapter and the "Related Knowledge" sections at the end of each chapter provide a focused introduction to the cultural knowledge necessary for conversations in various situations. This is extremely essential for. Additionally, the book's "Pre-Dialogue Guidance" also has distinctive features. In just a few words, it reveals the cultural essence of the dialogue or points out the paths of communication in different scenarios, truly fulfilling the desire for what is needed. Moreover, the language is concise, humorous, and engaging, making it easy to capture the reader's interest. The book has many other unique features, such as the inclusion of many cultural errors made by Chinese people when speaking English. These examples are vivid and thought-provoking enough to serve as a wake-up call.