Longman Cultural Communication English 2 - Famous English Reading Lecture Hall

Author: Yang Feng
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book, along with its companion volume Oxford Culture Link English 1 - OUR OWN STORIES, was written to spark English learners' interest in the cultures of English-speaking countries and other nations, to broaden their background knowledge, and to enhance their reading, vocabulary, and conversational skills. The book features 20 concise and engaging short stories. The protagonists in these stories have encountered misunderstandings and even comical awkward situations due to cultural differences. Don't think these stories don't relate to you—given the interconnected world we live in, such incidents could happen to any of us. The reading passages in this book are short and contain minimal vocabulary, making them suitable for intermediate and advanced students. It forms a progressive learning curve with OUR OWN STORIES, but in terms of the cultural background knowledge it covers, it caters to learners and users of all levels. Even English teachers and those specializing in cross-cultural communication can find a wealth of useful material here to enrich their teaching and research, making it a universally praised and highly beneficial read.