American Manners and Customs is an anthology of 22 easy-to-read "Culture Corner" articles from our newspaper for newcomers, Easy English NEWS.
American Manners and Customs is for intermediate ESL students and up, including:
- Middle school ESL students
- High school ESL students
- Adult ESL students
American Manners and Customs
- Enhances social interactions
- Helps newcomers avoid embarrassments
- Explains culture
- Builds ESL vocabulary
- Perfect for ESL conversation practice
Manners
Manners for introductions–formal and informal
- Manners for making a good first impression
- Manners in shaking hands
- Understanding American body language
Table manners
- Manners when eating out
- Manners for standing in line
- Manners around doors
Manners on the road
- Manners for hygiene
- Telephone manners
- Manners for coughs and sneezing
- Manners for gift-giving and receiving
Teacher Aids
Teacher aids! Each chapter contains:
- New vocabulary glossed right at the bottom of each page
- Comprehension questions
- Discussion activities
- Word practice activities