Customs of the World: Using Cultural Intelligence to Adapt, Wherever You Are (The Great Courses)
Taught by an international adviser to leaders of Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and governments, this eye-opening course reveals how you can actively improve your cultural intelligence in an increasingly globalized world.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! What to say and do: expressions, customs, vocabulary
Start the new year the right way by learning what people say and do around this time of year. I will teach you everything you need to know about New Year's Eve and New Year's Day! We will go over some vocabulary and expressions used during this special season, as well as explore some customs and traditions of English-speaking countries. After watching, you will be able to express your New Year's wishes to your friends and family in speaking and writing, and you'll even be able to send them a greeting card! If your New Year's resolution is to improve your English, you can start right here and now!
This England is a quarterly magazine published in England. It has a large readership among expatriates, especially the elderly. It concentrates on the traditional values and customs of the English people, particularly those of rural and small-town England.
Scotland offers astonishing variety: its sophisticated cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, and iconic landscapes of moors, mountains, and lochs, have strong allure. Americans make up the largest market of international visitors, with over 300,000 annually. St. Andrews is a pilgrimage for golfers; castles dot the country; and whisky distilleries are popular around the northeast and western islands. Scotland's customs and products–from tartans and bagpipes to tweeds–are known worldwide, but there's nothing like experiencing them firsthand.
Scotland offers astonishing variety: its iconic lochs and mountains, as well as lively cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, have strong allure. Visitors from North America increased 28% in 2014, to over 500,000. St. Andrews is a pilgrimage for golfers; castles dot the country; and whisky distilleries are gaining popularity. Scotland's customs and products--from tartans to tweeds--are known worldwide, but there's nothing like experiencing them firsthand.
