What's Up: Vocabulary for Those New to America - Couverture souple

Boateng, Jimmy Gyasi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 145025313X ISBN 13 : 9781450253130

Editeur : iUniverse, 2010

Synopsis

About The Author: My name is Jimmy Gyasi Boateng. I was born and raised in Bonwire the historical Kente cloth town of Ghana. I attended Phillips Commercial College in Kumasi, Ghana. After completion I came to Accra the capital of Ghana to find a job. Luckily I was hired by the Parliament House, National Assembly as a Clerical Officer. I worked with Dr. Kwame Nkrumah the first President of Ghana and his administration for one year before he was overthroned.I also worked with the second government of Ghana led by Dr. Kofi Busia and his administration. I was in Parliament for 10 years before I finally left for the State Insurance Corporation of Ghana as a Librarian. I came to the U.S.A in 1978 and I have worked at many factories and institutions amongst them the Microfibres Incorporation. I was chosen as the Associate of the year in 1996. I have been loyal to the company for 25 years.Also, I have worked for the Massachusetts Judiciary for 8 years as an interpreter through the Inlingua of Boston. I continue to work with TeamOps of the New England Patriots Football Team at Gillette Stadium. I had my Senior High School Equivalency Diploma from Cranston Public High School and continued at Rhode Island Trade Shops School where I graduated in 1982. I furthered my education at Genesis for Diploma in inary Arts in 2002. I have a certificate from the New England Gerontology academy.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Learning the lingo used in the United States can be hard enough for a native speaker, but it's even more daunting for immigrants. Jimmy Gyasi Boateng, a native of Ghana, has been living in the US since 1978-long enough to successfully adapt to life in a new place. Determining how to use vocabulary has been critical to his success. Learn how to use certain words and phrases and overcome problems that confront many speakers of English as a second language with this guidebook. You'll discover how to; use slang properly-and at the right times; adapt to a new style of speaking English; and; decipher hidden meanings behind certain words and phrases. You can find out exactly what people are saying and know how you can join the conversation. By understanding the language and employing it properly, you can start down a path that leads to success. Be yourself while discovering how to relate to new people in a new environment through What's Up?

Biographie de l'auteur

Jimmy Gyasi Boateng, a native of Ghana, served in that country's parliament for ten years before going to work as a librarian at the State Insurance Corporation of Ghana. He moved to the United States in 1978 and has worked for numerous employers, including serving as an interpreter for the Massachusetts judiciary. He graduated from Rhode Island Trade Shops School earning a diploma in culinary arts as well as a certificate from the New England Gerontology Academy. He has been voted three times to the board of trustees for the American Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union Local-1832T.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: iUniverse
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 145025313X
• ISBN 13: 9781450253130
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 76
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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