A Test of Values – You Make the Call

ReadOasis Step 2 Jordan stood in line waiting for the doors to open. He felt nervous, but ready. Today's test [...]

How to Avoid Stupid Cultural Mistakes!

ReadOasis Step 2 On his first meeting in Korea, Earl came late. But he entered the meeting room with a [...]

Enjoy Your Freedom — Remember Juneteenth

ReadOasis Step 3 Solomon Northup enjoyed his freedom. He owned land. He read great books. He played music on the [...]

Words for Breaking Stereotypes

ReadOasis Step 2 When Steve met Mariko in Tokyo, he was in for a surprise. She shook his hand. She [...]

Write with Classic Style

ReadOasis Step 3 Regarding writing, maybe you have heard your teacher say, "Don't use 'I' in academic writing." Is this [...]

5 Stages of Culture Blues

ReadOasis Step 3 Corey loved Japan. But not today. The honeymoon was over. He had enjoyed sushi, ramen, temples, and [...]

The Magic of Hidden Culture

ReadOasis Step 2 On his first day in Spain, Harry got lost in Madrid. He thought: "These streets aren't like [...]

Cultural Quest — 10 Key Questions

ReadOasis Step 2 The alarm sounded. "Beep, beep, beep!" The morning sun shone into Zoe's room. As she opened her [...]

The Good Speaker’s Secret

ReadOasis Step 2 Gary stood in front of the class. He looked at all his students. He opened his mouth [...]

The 300

ReadOasis Step 3 All the cities of Greece were in grave danger. A vast army, led by the great King [...]