Upon retirement, author Yong S Lee served for many years as director of the English program at the KDI Graduate School in Korea—an OECD training center for public servants in developing nations, teaching leadership and ethics, innovating the rhetoric of argumentative writing, and publishing “The Making of an Argument”. Lee has also been involved in many public functions, including Iowa Public Television, the “JoongAng Korea Daily” in Los Angeles (column contributor), and San Diego Korean Monthly (Citizen English Forum). Currently, the author resides in San Diego with his wife.
“Many non-native English speakers, in America and elsewhere, do not feel at home with the English language—no matter how long they have studied English back home or lived in the English-speaking world,” writes Lee. “They still speak a literally translated English that others find it not so easy to understand, let alone be persuaded. Much of this conundrum emanates from the inconvenient truth that they have not yet crossed the bridge to the world of English rhetoric: the way in which the natives often use words—nonliterally or figuratively—in everyday life and in public discourse, which of course is not unique to the English language.
“This handbook takes a giant step to cross that bridge by introducing over two hundred rhetorical tools and norms of communication, which are deeply rooted in culture. These tools are elucidated with mesmerizing stories behind—such as ‘The writing on the wall’ meaning a big trouble ahead or ‘Why are you eating your heart out?’ teasing why you are so depressed.”
Published by Page Publishing, Yong S Lee’s guidebook will help readers build fluency and cultural competence, ultimately helping non-native speakers feel more at ease and proficient in English communication. Through sharing his work, Lee hopes to help readers enhance their English language skills beyond the basics through tools that can be applied immediately in everyday conversations and professional settings.
Readers who wish to experience this educational work can purchase “Mastering English Rhetoric: A Practical Guide for Non-native Speakers” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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