Product Description A cross-cultural communication course that helps learners approach listening and speaking with confidence. About the Author Joseph Shaules is an associate professor at Rikkyo University in Tokyo where he specializes in curriculum design and intercultural education. In his work as an educator, teacher trainer, author, and translator, he has lived in the United States, Mexico, Japan, and France. Hiroko Tsujioka isan associate professor at Meiji University, Tokyo, and has extensive experience in language education and intercultural communication.