English Collections: Cultural English 17

Cultural English Lessons 481-510

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 17

Cultural English 481 - Three Mile Island Accident; Chrysler Building; Q&A
Cultural English 482 - Willa Cather; Ice Hockey; Q&A
Cultural English 483 - Presidents: William Howard Taft; Q&A
Cultural English 484 - Sunset Boulevard; Borscht Belt and the Chitlin’ Circuit; Q&A
Cultural English 485 - Charles and Ray Eames; Negro Baseball Leagues; Q&A
Cultural English 486 - Ask an American – Independent bookstores; Q&A
Cultural English 487 - Lenny Bruce Trial; American Cancer Society; Q&A
Cultural English 488 -The Producers; Statue of Liberty; Q&A
Cultural English 489 - Alex Haley; American Bandstand; Q&A
Cultural English 490 - Muhammad Ali; Golden Gate Bridge; Q&A
Cultural English 491 - Presidents: Rutherford B. Hayes; Q&A
Cultural English 492 - Twelve Angry Men; Washington National Cathedral; Q&A
Cultural English 493 - The Founding of Liberia; Gateway Arch; Q&A
Cultural English 494 - Jack London; Our Gang & The Little Rascals; Q&A
Cultural English 495 - Jim Henson & The Muppets; The Doors; Q&A
Cultural English 496 - Ask an American – Digital music technology; Q&A
Cultural English 497 - Presidents: James A. Garfield; Q&A
Cultural English 498 - Mary Poppins; Craigslist; Q&A
Cultural English 499 - Confederados in Brazil; Chaco Canyon National Historical Park; Q&A
Cultural English 500 - Elizabeth Blackwell; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Q&A
Cultural English 501 - Raiders of the Lost Ark; Hotel Del Coronado; Q&A
Cultural English 502 - The Massie Trial; Concept vs. content vs. context; Q&A
Cultural English 503 - Presidents: Calvin Coolidge; Q&A
Cultural English 504 - The Fugitive; United States Capitol Building; Q&A
Cultural English 505 - Jonas Salk; Wanamaker Department Stores; Q&A
Cultural English 506 - Ask an American - International work visas; Q&A
Cultural English 507 - The Leo Franks Trial; On hand vs. in hand vs. at hand; Q&A
Cultural English 508 - Cabaret; Guggenheim Museum; Q&A
Cultural English 509 - Arthur Miller; Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood; Q&A
Cultural English 510 - Presidents: Benjamin Harrison; 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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