American Way of Writing

How to Communicate Like a Native at School, at Work, and on the Road

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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Explains the uniquely American cultural references that appear in American English for students and professionals to increase their written command of the language.Language is a window into the soul of a culture. The hardest part for newcomers who want to master American English is not learning the alphabet, grammar, or vocabulary — it's understanding the distinctive way Americans approach the world. This book shows readers how to do just that. The American Way of Writing guides readers through the nuances of American English, providing a toolkit for non-native speakers who come to the United States to study, as well as international business and legal professionals who have to work and communicate with Americans in a professional or business context. Understanding what makes Americans uniquely "American" is a challenging subject for anyone to master. Such characteristics are always in flux and a source of constant debate. Steven D. Stark's comprehensive approach to American English in The American Way of Writing is suited to Americans and foreigners alike, offering a deeper understanding of the ties that bind rather than divide.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-08-28
Mått:156 x 235 x 18 mm
Vikt:567 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:238
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781440871368

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Steven D. Stark is author of seven books and has taught thousands of students and professionals both in the States and abroad. He is a frequent commentator on CNN and NPR.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Setting the StagePart One: Understanding Americans, Their Habits, and Their Distinctive Communication StylesPreface to Part IChapter 1A Longing for Space, Chaos, and Speed: Three Initial Aspects of the American Outlook and Language, with a Brief Introduction to the Regions of AmericaChapter 2All in It Together But All for Themselves: Six More Aspects of the American Outlook and LanguageChapter 3Our God Is Us: The Civic Religion and American OptimismChapter 4The Male Domains: Four Final (and "Manly") Aspects of the American Outlook and LanguagePart Two: The Ways of the Language—The BasicsPreface to Part IIChapter 5Keep It Concrete and Informal, Using Short WordsChapter 6Lead with the Conclusion and Be DirectChapter 7Getting Down to Business by Applying the Rules of the RoadChapter 8Editing Your WorkPart Three: Applying the Rules to the Workplace and SchoolPreface to Part IIIChapter 9Writing at WorkChapter 10Legal WritingChapter 11Writing in SchoolPart Four: The Varieties of EnglishPreface to Part IVChapter 12Moving from British English to American EnglishChapter 13Moving from Other Forms of English to American EnglishChapter 14Global EnglishConclusionBibliographyIndex