本書針對台灣學習英文之學生，以簡單的英文解釋跨文化溝通的主要議題，目標希望學生能用基礎到中階的英文來和世界溝通，尤其是和其他非英語系國家人士，以英語為共通語的方式做溝通。本書提供實用的溝通技巧、英語使用方式、心態調整及實際例子來增進跨文化溝通能力，用簡單易懂的英文搭配圖表及練習題，來改變視角與世界觀，進而擁有開放及不停學習的心態，而這正是跨文化溝通的核心。

　　Using simple English, Intercultural Communication for English Learners offers an introduction to the basic concepts in intercultural communication. The goal is to develop basic-to-intermediate-level English learners’ capacity to communicate with the world, particularly with other nonnative English speakers; in other words, English as a lingua franca (ELF). Students develop an open-minded worldview and a life-long learning attitude while improving their intercultural communicative competence.

　　This book includes:
　　．Concepts explained in simple English with lots of graphs, pictures and tables
　　．Translation and definitions provided for difficult vocabulary
　　．Practical communication strategies, concrete ways to use English, stimulating questions to provoke attitude changes, and real cases

　　An activity workbook that facilitates learning through exercises

CHAPTER 1 Why Study Intercultural Communication (IC)?
CHAPTER 2 A Look at Culture
CHAPTER 3 Understanding Our Own Cultures
CHAPTER 4 Identities in IC
CHAPTER 5 How Culture Affects Communication
CHAPTER 6 Nonverbal Communication
CHAPTER 7 Languages in IC
CHAPTER 8 ICC and Its Applications in Real Contexts