Genre: eLearning | MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 2.92 GB | Duration: 4h 7mBecome a better English language learner by learning about American culture to understand the main language of America.
What you'll learn
Students will learn about the general beliefs, customs, habits, and practices that can be observed in American culture.
Students will learn about how the American English dialect is distinct and how it differs in spelling and grammar compared to other accents.
Students will learn about various cultural topics through the lens of English vocabulary, grammar, and writing to better learn English as a second language.
Students will become aware of what Hollywood, Thanksgiving, Basketball, Jazz, and American Football are and how they had a major impact on American culture.
Students will be tested on their knowledge of the course videos in these unique subjects and be asked to test their writing skills out in the assignments.
Description
In this 'Learn English through American Culture' course, you will learn:
What are the tenets of American culture and what is it made up of in terms of language, food, sports, music, and basic cultural practices / habits.
Making the most of learning these useful topics along with how to use your English knowledge to understand multiple cultural aspects of the United States.
How to pick up on different pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar tips when it comes to the American dialect and becoming familiar with different U.S. accents.
Receiving English practice through assignments for each topic for which you can improve your reading, writing, and listening skills to better grasp American culture.
Being patient with your English skills despite not being perfect but taking these video lessons and using what you know from them to become a better learner, being more prepared to live, travel, or work in the United States by knowing about these topics before you are to go there. Familiarizing yourself with these topics will help you integrate more with American society by knowing about cultural practices and habits.
With video lectures of over 4 hours in total length along with 5-10 hours of assignment work, this 'Learn English through American Culture' course is not only insightful but intensive. If you are starting out as a beginner in the English language, not only will your cultural knowledge improve, but it is likely you will get to that Intermediate or Advanced level through this English language course.
Who this course is for:
Students who are learning English as a Second Language (preferably Intermediate or Advanced students)
Students from other countries who would like to study in the United States in the near future.
Students who are interested in what American culture is, what concepts are prominent, and what are the main cultural highlights to know about.
Students who want to learn the American dialect / accent, how it is formed, and how it is different region by region.
