American Manners and Customs

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