This guide was written to help teachers make students aware of the multilingual and multi-ethnic nature of New York City in order to experience and explore different languages and customs. New York is a center for variety in language and culture in the areas of diplomacy, international commerce, media and communications, foods and fashion, the performing and the fine arts. This guide is a lively, up-to-date look at the city aimed at developing in students an interest and excitement for second language learning and an understanding of the peoples of the city. The book shows how languages function in international relations, tourism, trade, the arts and sports and discusses foreign language education and careers. (CHK)