New ReviewIn this video, we explore the origins of the names of the months and their meanings. From January, named after the Roman God Janice, to December, known as after Yule or after a yaola in Old English, we uncover the fascinating history...

New ReviewIn this video, the teacher explores the fascinating stories behind the names of elements in the periodic table. From the origins of hydrogen and oxygen to the mythical beings and places immortalized in element names, the video uncovers...

New ReviewWe use words left behind by the Romans every day. Their encounters with the Germanic tribes caused Latin words to slip into our language before it even became "English". In this video let's explore all the words that we've borrowed from...

Who names drugs? Why all the funny names? A number of months ago, we did an episode on how a drug comes to market with the help of out HCT intern, pharmD student Rachel Hoffman. She also helped us out with our episode on Flibanserin.

Confused by Chinese naming conventions, how to make introductions, or how to address business contacts? In China, the family name usually comes before the given name, but the situation is not always clear-cut; local variations of names...

As in many parts of the world, Italians usually greet each other with a fairly firm handshake. Men sometimes clutch each other’s arms, embrace, or pat each other on the back. To an Italian, a greeting should have a tone of respectful...

Germans are usually more formal, and this is reflected in the way they refer to colleagues in initial interactions. This informative role-play takes the guesswork out of using the correct names and titles and shows you how to introduce...

Everything has its time and place—so the saying goes. In keeping with this expression, Germans expect a certain level of formality in public settings, while private gatherings tend to be far less formal. Germans are big on shaking hands....

Generally speaking, physical greetings in South Africa are straightforward and follow Western traditions. At meetings as well as social events, it’s customary to shake hands. This applies to both men and women. Make sure you have a...

Singaporeans tend to keep business appointments, but that doesn’t mean that they’re always punctual. Unlike other Asians, Singaporeans do not rely on contacts to open doors and set up meetings. Cold-calling by telephone is considered...

Business cards are widely used in Mexico. When doing business in Mexico, be sure to bring a large supply of business cards that clearly state your name, title, and company details. Learn more about this important custom, understand...

In addition to bowing, the Japanese express respect by adding the suffix san to the end of another person's family name. This is similar to the English use of the titles Mr. and Mrs. Take care never to use san with your own name! The use...

In this video, you will learn how to add order header and details to UnitOfWork.

Down Behind the Dustbin – Poetry Workshop

Don’t be puzzled by Brazilian naming conventions. In Brazil, businesspeople tend to call one another by their last names, but sometimes they use a title and the first name. We demystify the naming protocol for Brazilian men and women....

Interesting Facts About The Country You Barely Heard: Svalbard

Stand beneath the Arc de Triomphe and discover the story behind one of Paris’s most famous landmarks! Built in the early 1800s by order of Napoleon Bonaparte, the arch honors French soldiers who fought and died in battle. We’ll explore...

In this video, the concept of theme in storytelling is explored, emphasizing how authors convey their central messages through various elements such as character dialogue, actions, names, contrasting characters, and outcomes. Viewers are...

When linguists in Georgia published a study showing that young Georgians have different accents than their parents, headlines sprung up all over declaring that the drawls and y’alls of the Southern American dialect are on their way out....

It's time for more Latin vocabulary! Let's learn how to name all the domestic animals in Latin.

It's time for some more Latin Vocabulary! Let's learn how to name some wild animals in Latin.

Every two years Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, Connecticut displays thousands of flags in honor and remembrance of the American men and women who've fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The site is...

Howcast - Learn how to find online Skype contacts in this Skype tutorial.

Howcast - Learn the proper etiquette of addressing wedding invitations from celebrity wedding planner Barbara Esses in this Howcast video.