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Horowitz, Hannah – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 1992
The text of dialogues published by the British Broadcasting Service and reprinted by the U.S. Information Agency were studied to determine various aspects of the two versions of the English language, particularly differences in the uses of the present perfect tense. (three references) (LB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, North American English, Pronunciation
Noguchi, Rei R. – IRAL, 1987
Examples of conversational interactions between a native speaker of English and a Japanese person learning English illustrate the need for more culturally sensitive English as a second language teaching, pointing out that language instruction requires attention and sensitivity to not just linguistic factors but also sociolinguistic aspects. (CB)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, English (Second Language)
