David Chen
CELTA, MBA in Technology
- Professional English
- Business English
- Speaking
9 years of teaching
Wisenford Programs
American Culture & Idioms
Understand the references, speak like a native
Understand American cultural references and master native expressions.
From $119
Live Online In Person Recorded (On-Demand)
Focus: Cultural English, idioms, references
Choose your format
Live Online
Group
Live Online, Group
Live group classes with up to 6 learners worldwide.
- Schedule
- Mon, Thu 6-7:30 PM UTC
- Start dates
- Oct 12, 2026, Nov 9, 2026
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Class size
- Up to 6
- Teacher
- James Wilson
$299 Enroll
1-on-1
Live Online, 1-on-1
Private lessons at times you choose.
- Schedule
- Flexible: you choose your times
- Package
- 8 × 60 min, Use within 8 weeks
- Availability
- Daily 8 AM-10 PM UTC
- Class size
- Private
- Choose your teacher
- James Wilson, Lina Khalil, David Chen
$749 Enroll
In Person
Group Also joinable online
In Person, Group
Classroom lessons in Dubai. Can also be joined online.
- Schedule
- Sat 4-5:30 PM GST
- Start dates
- Nov 14, 2026
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Class size
- Up to 10
- Location
- Dubai Media City
- Teacher
- Hasan Al-Maktoum
$389 Join waitlist
Recorded (On-Demand)
Self-guided
Recorded, Self-guided
Pre-recorded lessons at your own pace.
- Recorded content
- 12 hours
- Access
- 6 months
$119 Enroll
Learning outcomes
- Understand American culture
- Recognize cultural references
- Master American idioms
- Learn current American slang
- Achieve cultural fluency
- Understand deep cultural nuance
What's included
- American culture immersion
- Cultural reference knowledge
- Idiom and expression mastery
- Slang understanding
- Cultural depth
- Deep cultural connection
Curriculum
Module 1 — American Culture Intro
Understand American culture and values.
- Basic American culture and values
Module 2 — Cultural References
Understand American cultural references.
- Movies, TV, music, cultural touchstones
Module 3 — Idiomatic Expressions
Master American idioms and expressions.
- Common American idioms and expressions
Module 4 — Slang & Colloquialisms
Learn current American slang.
- Current slang, colloquial speech
Module 5 — Cultural Fluency
Achieve deep American cultural fluency.
- Deep cultural understanding
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
What culture exactly is covered?
We cover American culture, values, references, idioms, and slang that appear in media and conversation.
Is this a history course?
No. We focus on contemporary American culture and communication, not historical American studies.
Will I understand American movies?
Yes. After this course, you'll understand movie references, humor, and cultural allusions much better.
How long until cultural fluency?
Significant progress happens within 8-10 weeks, but deep cultural understanding builds over months.
Meet your teachers
Hasan Al-Maktoum
DELTA, Corporate Training Specialist
- Professional English
- Business English
- IELTS
11 years of teaching
James Wilson
Cambridge DELTA, IELTS examiner
- IELTS
- Academic English
- Professional English
13 years of teaching
Lina Khalil
TEFL, Specialized in Pronunciation
- Pronunciation
- Speaking
- General English
8 years of teaching