Intuitive Language Construction was developed after looking at
current products on the market and listening to feedback from
users. The one thing we heard over and over is that they wanted
a program that was fun, easy, completely integrated, and that
included the following components: In this post we are going to
discuss the fourth component of Intuitive Language
Construction…Culture. This is another big difference in the
Intuitive Language Construction methodology. Mango integrates
cultural notes and tips into every lesson, ensuring our students
develop an understanding for the expectations, traditions, and
etiquette of the people with whom they want to communicate. Most
language learning systems simply ignore culture, but at Mango we
think it really is critical to a student’s success in a foreign
country. For example, imagine you didn’t understand the
difference between formal and informal greetings. You wouldn’t
want to walk into a meeting with your new boss and exclaim, “Hey
Dude. What’s up?” It would be