Language Point 24

I am able to reach out to others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs. (Para. 8)
Meaning: I am able to communicate with others and make smaller the differences between my language and culture and theirs.
reach out to: communicate with; contact
With the introduction of the Internet, we can reach out to our friends by e-mail. 由于因特网的使用，我们可以通过电子邮件与朋友联系。
reach out for: try to get
You must reach out for any opportunity that comes your way. 你必须抓住所遇到的任何机遇。
reach for: hold out one's hand to get sth.
He reached for the phone and dialed the number. 他伸手拿起电话，拨了号码。
bridge: vt. make up for the difference between ...; join or connect things together; build a bridge across
The decision is an attempt to bridge the distance between the rich and poor. 这个决定旨在缩短贫富之间的差距。
bridge the gap: close the distance between .....; join or bring closer together
Learning a foreign language helps us bridge the gap between two different cultures. 学习外语有助于缩小不同文化间的差距。