The author, an English Instructor born in Vancouver, shares details about local everyday customs, culture and language that will help you build your new life in Vancouver. This detailed guide will give you a good understanding of the basics of everyday life, so you will feel more relaxed and confident in your interactions with locals. In addition to practical information about life in Vancouver, the book also covers the unwritten rules of culture which can be a big source of misunderstanding and confusion. All the entries in the book are presented in both English and Chinese, translated by Yi Zheng, himself an immigrant to Vancouver from China. The bilingual nature of the book ensures that you can easily understand everything in the book regardless of your English level. Through short daily readings that cover an entire year in the life of Vancouverites, you will learn the information needed to comfortably settle into your new community and build a happy and successful life for you and your family.