English Collections: Cultural English 06

Cultural English Lessons 151-180

Our English Collections' Cultural English courses include information to help you understand the United States and American culture. We provide detailed explanations of how to use key expressions and idioms related to each topic.

Learn English as you learn about the U.S.!

WHAT YOU GET

Each course includes 30 lessons.

Each lesson has a:

  • 30 minute audio file (MP3)
  • 10 page Learning Guide (PDF)

Each lesson takes approximately 75-90 minutes to complete (audio plus written materials). Each set of 30 lessons contains a total of 50+ hours of lesson materials.

LESSON CONTENTS

With Cultural English, you will learn idioms and expressions related to American life and culture. Topics include:

  • Holidays and Festivals
  • American Writers
  • American Artists, Actors, and Singers
  • Famous Places, Cities, and States
  • Popular and Classic Movies and TV Shows
  • Well-Known Books, Magazines, and Newspapers
  • U.S. Presidents and Politics
  • American History
  • Common English Questions and Answers

LESSON FORMAT

Each lesson includes downloadable MP3 and PDF files you can listen to and read on any computer, phone, or tablet.

After you purchase, you have 30 days to download the MP3 audio and PDF Learning Guide files.

Please note: All files are for download only; we do not sell books or CDs.

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Lessons Included in Cultural English 06

Cultural English 151 - D.B. Cooper; the Underground Railroad; Q&A
Cultural English 152 - Ask an American - Tattoos; Q&A
Cultural English 153 - Cities: Chicago; The Star-Spangled Banner; Q&A
Cultural English 154 - Amy Tan; Americans with Disabilities Act; Q&A
Cultural English 155 - The CIA; How to become a court interpreter; Q&A
Cultural English 156 - The Chinese Exclusion Act; Library of Congress; Q&A
Cultural English 157 - Ask an American: Childhood obesity; Q&A
Cultural English 158 - Cities: Salt Lake City; University admissions; Q&A
Cultural English 159 - William Randolph Hearst; Names for people in cities/states; Q&A
Cultural English 160 - Cook-offs and bake-offs; Public health codes; Q&A
Cultural English 161 - Registering to vote; G.I. Bill; Q&A
Cultural English 162 - Ask an American - Cults; Can versus Could; Q&A
Cultural English 163 - Make-a-Wish Foundation; Cities: Key West and the Florida Keys; Q&A
Cultural English 164 - Naming Rights; Cesar Chavez; Q&A
Cultural English 165 - U.S. Mint; How auctions work; Q&A
Cultural English 166 - Brown v. Board of Education; Yearbooks in American schools; Q&A
Cultural English 167 - Ask an American - Underage drinking; Q&A
Cultural English 168 - Cities: Detroit; Wills and Living Wills; Q&A
Cultural English 169 - Alternative energy; Monticello; Q&A
Cultural English 170 - Weird Al Yankovic; Alcoholics Anonymous; Q&A
Cultural English 171 - America's Most Wanted; Buying a first home; Q&A
Cultural English 172 - Ask an American - Forecasting the future; Q&A
Cultural English 173 - Barack Obama; Presidential inaugurations; Q&A
Cultural English 174 - Amazing Grace; Specialty cable; Q&A
Cultural English 175 - Appalachia; Family arrangements in the U.S.; Q&A
Cultural English 176 - The Innocence Project; Craigslist; Q&A
Cultural English 177 - Ask an American - Living in a tiny home; Q&A
Cultural English 178 - Sacagawea; NASCAR racing; Q&A
Cultural English 179 - Anti-miscegenation laws; Silicon Valley & Research Triangle; Q&A
Cultural English 180 - Medical/dental tourism; Warehouse club stores; Q&A


Your Instructor


Jeff McQuillan
Jeff McQuillan

Dr. Jeff McQuillan is a recognized expert and leading researcher in English language learning and teaching. He received his Ph.D. in applied linguistics and education from the University of Southern California, and was a university professor for many years. He's published dozens of articles and books related to linguistics, literacy, and English language learning. His work has appeared in the media both nationally and internationally, including CNN, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Deutschlandfunk Radio, El Pais, China Post, MacWorld, Diario Financiero, Universia, The Times (London) and many others.



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