Goal #1: Basic ConversationGoal #3: Professional English

Learning English for Work
Goal #2: American Culture

This goal is for learners interested in becoming more familiar with American culture. Cultural understanding is important for communication.

What will you learn here?

American Media and News
To understand the events shaping American culture, you will need to be able to watch and read American news.
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Small Talk
To be able to engage with others smoothly, you will need to learn how to keep a conversation going in English with small talk.
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Citizenship
To become a citizen, you will need to pass a test and interview.

First, select which skill is right for you:
   
Media and News
Small Talk
Citizenship
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Finally, click a link below to explore a learning resource:
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Description
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Understand the U.S. Citizenship Process
This video course from USA Learns will help you prepare for your citizenship or naturalization interview. The course has four units: Steps to Becoming a U.S. Citizen, Interview Practice, Civics, Reading and Writing Practice, and finally, Your Interview and New Citizenship.
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Improve your Media Literacy
This certificate course from the University of Pennsylvania, through Coursera, is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about U.S. media literacy. In this course, you will explore different types of mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, television, and social media. This course will also give you the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the role media plays in our lives, while building your vocabulary and giving you the language skills needed to analyze what you read and watch.
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Improve your Professional Conversation Skills
This course from Georgia Tech, through Coursera, provides a short tutorial on professional conversational vocabulary as an overview for the full course.