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A THEORY OF TIME: PAGE 1 OF 3
 
As we've heard, people can experience time in different ways when they cross cultures, but what is the reason behind this?

According to Richard Cook there is a theory of time that breaks down time into two distinct types.

ACTIVITY
Listen to Richard. What are the two types of time and how are they different?

Richard Cook
Read the transcript
Check your answers

THINK
Which type of time does your culture use? Why?


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PART 1: INTRODUCTION
 PART 2: A THEORY OF TIME
PART 3: GETTING TIME WRONG
 PART 4: RICHARD'S TIP & USEFUL LINKS
 PART 5: USEFUL VOCABULARY AND PHRASES
Link to the general unit
Link to the unit on language
Link to the unit on body language
Link to the unit on time
Link to the unit on status
Link to the unit on relationships
Link to Federico's page
Link to Adam's page
Link to Maralde's page
Link to Chris's page
Link to Andre's page
Link to Richard, the cross-cultural expert's page
Link to the sitemap
FEDERICO
FEDERICO
ADAM
ADAM
MARALDE
MARALDE
CHRIS
CHRIS
ANDRE
ANDRE
RICHARD COOK,
EXPERT
RICHARD COOK,
EXPERT