English One Language, Different Cultures [Paperback]

An introduction to culturally determined aspects of communicating in British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand and American societies, especially those that may influence effective communication with members of these societies or be the source of false perceptions/stereotypes of their behaviour.

Contributors \Introduction Eddie Ronowicz \ 1. English Around the World Colin Yallop \ 2.British Shibboleths Michael Sharwood-Smith \ 3. Australia - The Great SouthLand Eddie Ronowicz and Colin Yallop \ 4. Canada - The Winter Half of NorthAmerica Magda Stroinska and Vikki Cecchetto \ 5. New Zealand or Aotearoa - A ConfusedCulture Martin Parker \ 6. The United States of America - The Land ofOpportunity Sherry Ash \ Index