English for Cross-cultural Understanding is designed to help students improve their English proficiency, especially in the reading and vocabulary skill areas, and develop cross-cultural competence. It emphasizes fundamental concepts of cultural competency and practices which students can practice in realistic communication. Additionally, it provides the basis for understanding potential problems in intercultural communication that arise in interactions between people from different cultures. Throughout the book, students are encouraged to apply their language skills to learn various cultural components to increase their understanding of and appreciation for global cultures. They will learn how to integrate and apply this crosscultural knowledge in communicating and dealing with different people in different situations appropriately.