This course is designed to help students function better if they plan to go to America to further their studies. American culture is the main focus of the course, both from a historical and contemporary perspective. This course will use the textbook, The American Ways, and the television series "Friends" as the basis for instruction. All four language skills will be developed: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Please be advised that American Immersion 1 is not a prerequisite for this course; the material covered in this course is different from American Immersion 1. Both courses are designed for high-intermediate level students and above.