American Cultural Immersion

To get a better idea of local American cultures you need to: You need to be able to speak, read, and write English in order to communicate. Attend festivals, cultural shows, and other local events. These events help you expand your knowledge and see local cultures firsthand. In addition, it is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Partake in local cuisine. Eat outside your normal “comfort” zone and try new foods that are available locally. Dress the part. Dress like you are a local and not a tourist. People will tend to be more open and engaging. Read about local customs, holidays, and other information about a particular area before leaving home Talk to Others. Talk with any family or friends that have been or will be in the town or city you are going to. They will be able to easily help you out because they were once in your shoes.  Have an Open Mind.  This is important in many circumstances, but especially when traveling. Not everything is going to be how you

1. This is your last chance to give me an accurate answer.                                           2.  Sam sat at the back of the math class.                                          3. Danny had a salad and a sandwich in the cafeteria.                                          4. Nancy has a bad attitude in her Spanish class.                                          5. Kathy would rather study acting at the national academy.

How to Pronounce the ae sound? What is the ae sound?  In American English, we have vowels that we pronounce to make us sound the way we do. Most people that do not speak English as their first language learned British English. British English does not have the /ae/ sound as part of their vowel system. Most non-native speakers tend to pronounce the sound I am about to teach you as an ah /a/.  How to pronounce the æ sound To pronounce this sound you need to do a few things: - This is much easier then it looks so don't worry just follow the directions. Place your tongue at th e bottom of the front of your mouth (here is a picture). The tip of your tongue should dig slightly into the bottom front teeth (tip of tongue needs to touch inner bottom front teeth). Open your jaw wide and make sure your tongue is down in the front.  Unrounded refers to your lips because they are stretched out as if you are smiling and not rounded. Some important topics covered in