This business website is an excellent resource to give more information about a specific country and their cuture. There is a drop down menu where you choose the country. This wekbsite will help you gain an understanding of where your student is from. There is information in the following areas:
Language
Religion and beliefs
Culture and society
Social etiquette and customs
Business culture and etiquette
This is a section of the FREE Teacher Training that is available through the IRIS center.
Being Mindful of Cultural Differences by Rasul Alrubail
How Culture Affects Learning - Blog Post
How Cultural Norms in Education Differ Around the World by Letetia Zwickert
Important Cultural Differences in the Classroom by Alex Case
Academic Cultural