This website is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English and American culture developed by the Office of English Language Programs in Washington, D.C. All programs are implemented by Regional English Language Officers (RELOs) at …

As with any language, American English is full of idioms, especially when spoken. Idioms add color and texture to language by creating images that convey meanings beyond those of the individual words that make them up. Idioms are culturally bound, providing insight into the history, culture, and outlook of their users. This

Can you understand, speak, read, and write basic English? Do you want to learn about the customs, government, and . history of the states and cities of the United States of America in simplified English? Then this intermediate level of . About the U.S.A. is the right book for you. The information in this book will help you to understand

America (VOA) Special English pro-gram to increase advanced students’ vocabulary and improve their spoken and written skills. Productive and receptive skills. Nation (1990) describes word . knowledge in terms of receptive and productive knowledge, which togeth-er comprise the four language skills. Receptive knowledge is recognizing

English. Anything that is different from a standard is considered inferior. By idealizing Standard English, and consequently devaluing non-standard varieties, some governments and lan-guage teachers may in effect be actually devaluing their own …

This video series featuring live demonstrations of current methods of teaching English as a second language has been produced in the USIA WORLDNET studios in Washington, D,C. The teaching materials which form the basis for these six unrehearsed classroom lessons were created by Prof. Diane Larsen­Freeman of the

DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE - American English

many English learners, the American-style interview can be an unfamiliar experience because job applicants are expected to talk about themselves and their skills. This requires a vocabulary filled with strong adjectives and the linguistic competence to share plenty of details about personal qualities and experiences.

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More Dialogs for Everyday Use - American English