{"product_id":"a-background-to-english-a-cultural-intermediate-english-reader-paperback","title":"A Background to English: A cultural intermediate English reader - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Rossiter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish is more than just a language.\u003c\/b\u003e It is the expression of a \u003cb\u003eculture\u003c\/b\u003e, of \u003cb\u003ementalities\u003c\/b\u003e, of values and a \u003cb\u003eway of life \u003c\/b\u003ethat have evolved over centuries \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eB1 - B2 intermediate English reader\u003c\/b\u003e explores some of the key events, traditions, places and people that have helped to shape life and culture in the English-speaking world today.. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesigned for use in \u003cb\u003eschool or for private reading\u003c\/b\u003e, these carefully written articles provide valuable insight into the English-speaking world for speakers of other languages with other cultural backgrounds. Together they make up a very accessible introduction to the British and American way of life, for students or teachers who understand the importance of the cultural background of the English language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach of the twenty-seven units is made up of a \u003cb\u003ereading text\u003c\/b\u003e - average length 500 to 600 words - accompanied by a \u003cb\u003evocabulary guide\u003c\/b\u003e and up to three \u003cb\u003eexercises \u003c\/b\u003ecovering comprehension and expression, grammar and \/ or vocabulary., Most of the twenty-seven units present significant events, places or characters that form part of the cultural background to contemporary life in Britain or the USA. A couple of units, more anecdotal, reflect mentalities and attitudes in the English speaking world - attitudes that may seem normal to Britons or Americans, but rather surprising to some students from different cultural backgrounds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio recordings \u003c\/b\u003eof over half the texts can be accessed online, the recordings using male or female voices and British and American accents as appropriate.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52588300435763,"sku":"9798395179036","price":29.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/YIJ2JkBbaU9798395179036.webp?v=1761623630","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/a-background-to-english-a-cultural-intermediate-english-reader-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}