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EXCUSE ME, CAN YOU REPEAT THAT?
How to Communicate in the U.S. asan International Student
Written by Cathryn Cushner Edelstein
Publisher: Five Star Publications
Price: $14.95 U.S./$15.95 CAN – Softbound / Nonfiction
Price: $14.95 U.S./$15.95 CAN – Softbound / Nonfiction
Size: 5 x 8 / 74 pages
ISBN (Soft): 978-1-58985-256-3
WHAT IS THIS GUIDE ABOUT?
The rules ofcommunication are not universal – they are specific to particular cultures.
Excuse Me, Can You Repeat That? is packed with tips and suggestions that afford the international student an inside look on how to successfully navigate verbal and nonverbal communication while pursuing studies andlife in the United States. It goes beyond simply teaching students andU.S. visitors howto speak English. It delves into manners andthe meaning of American English as it pertains to a variety of situations such as grocery shopping, attending a social gathering, eating at a restaurant, and attending classes.
In addition, it explains how intonation patterns, pronunciation, and nonverbal language cues can completely change the meaning of the spoken word and demonstrates how to communicate in a way that will ensure speakers are clearly understood. Diagrams, charts and words to practice are an added value to this comprehensive English communication guide.
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