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What Foreigners Need to Know about America from A to Z( How to Understand Crazy American Culture People Government Business Language and More)[WHAT FOREIGNERS NEED TO KNOW A][Paperback]
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First published May 30, 2012
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November 17, 2016
Перед тим як купувати цю книгу дуже раджу прочитати абзац навмання і зіставити свій інтерес з психічним і духовним зусиллям, докладеним до читання. 20 сторінок на годину через злочинний переклад, який смішитиме і нервуватиме водночас. Втім, будуть повторювані підряд рядками слова, а ще пропущені зненацька слова і не перекладені зовсім також трапляться. Не читання, а просто інтелектуальний квест. Була б хороша книга, але за перекладом докопатися до суті вартує і вартує зусиль.
January 2, 2014
Because I've lived outside of the United States for several years, I understand firsthand the challenges of adapting to another culture. Most people have no idea how simple tasks and simple sayings can become complex to someone from a different culture.
Lance Johnson has tackled a complex topic in WHAT FOREIGNERS NEED T O KNOW ABOUT AMERICA FROM A TO Z - yet he has handled these complexities with candor and valuable insight. This large volume is divided into four basic sections: America's Heritage, America's Culture, America's Business and America's Language.
Whether you use the detailed table of contents to find particular sections or the comprehensive index in the back of the book, you can easily locate what you need. Or if you read the book cover to cover, you will gain rich insight and understanding about the inner workings of America.
This book is an ideal gift to anyone from another country and Americans can learn a tremendous amount of information in this well-done book. I recommend it.
Lance Johnson has tackled a complex topic in WHAT FOREIGNERS NEED T O KNOW ABOUT AMERICA FROM A TO Z - yet he has handled these complexities with candor and valuable insight. This large volume is divided into four basic sections: America's Heritage, America's Culture, America's Business and America's Language.
Whether you use the detailed table of contents to find particular sections or the comprehensive index in the back of the book, you can easily locate what you need. Or if you read the book cover to cover, you will gain rich insight and understanding about the inner workings of America.
This book is an ideal gift to anyone from another country and Americans can learn a tremendous amount of information in this well-done book. I recommend it.
February 12, 2019
This book begins with the thoughts of well respected reviewers here and abroad. The entire point of the book is to help foreigners understand and be successful in America. He hopes to reduce cultural misunderstandings with everyone. He is well traveled and has taught in foreign countries, and has friendships with people from other cultures. All of his experiences traveling in 49 states and 81 countries give him a wide perspective of this topic. It helps Americans understand foreigners, as well.
I found it an informative read as an American. The facts and figures included were a good refresher for me and I did learn many things. Probably many people could review the citizenship test and find they may have forgotten a few things. He explained viewpoints both ways. He emphasizes the minority beliefs don’t represent the thoughts of the majority.
I really like the hints as many were vignettes which drove home points the author was making. I enjoyed the stories, as I did the facts. It was like looking in a mirror about the USA and seeing ourselves. Quite an interesting experience. I have not read a similar book that examined our country in quite this way.
The movie recommendations were good, and I think I’ll consult the book again and again when I can’t find a movie to watch. It is full of ideas.
There is a book website, and there is information for purchasing quantity discounts if teaching an ESL class, perhaps.
The chapters cover our history, grammar, how to improve English, linguistics, culture, and popular culture.
Definitions and explanations within the text were helpful. The index was thorough. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was included. There were lists of colleges ranked different ways.
He explains the spirit of America, our independence, the population in general, and specific age groups are described. Typical family life is described. Income levels are listed, and there are even trivia questions in this helpful book. I have purchased four copies myself!
I found it an informative read as an American. The facts and figures included were a good refresher for me and I did learn many things. Probably many people could review the citizenship test and find they may have forgotten a few things. He explained viewpoints both ways. He emphasizes the minority beliefs don’t represent the thoughts of the majority.
I really like the hints as many were vignettes which drove home points the author was making. I enjoyed the stories, as I did the facts. It was like looking in a mirror about the USA and seeing ourselves. Quite an interesting experience. I have not read a similar book that examined our country in quite this way.
The movie recommendations were good, and I think I’ll consult the book again and again when I can’t find a movie to watch. It is full of ideas.
There is a book website, and there is information for purchasing quantity discounts if teaching an ESL class, perhaps.
The chapters cover our history, grammar, how to improve English, linguistics, culture, and popular culture.
Definitions and explanations within the text were helpful. The index was thorough. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was included. There were lists of colleges ranked different ways.
He explains the spirit of America, our independence, the population in general, and specific age groups are described. Typical family life is described. Income levels are listed, and there are even trivia questions in this helpful book. I have purchased four copies myself!
March 28, 2015
The book is like a dictionary. I read 65% and wasn't able to remain interested. The part that are mostly useful to me are government, law and religion. I can't fully agree with the culture part. The author says Americans are direct and that's not what I experienced so far.
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