Teaching Systems Vocabulary is a groundbreaking learning tool that uses short comedic videos to bring the meanings of words to life in a way that students can easily relate to and understand. The videos are organized into ... more »episodes with entertaining characters and engaging plot lines, with many offering hilarious parodies of popular TV shows like Lost, Gossip Girl, and The Office. The system also includes a digital workbook with an outline, video notes, practice questions, games, and quizzes. Teaching Systems Vocabulary is an outstanding way to improve vocabulary and prepare for standardized tests like the SAT. The subject matter correlates directly to state standards and is produced and designed by an academic team of professors, students, actors, and teachers. Cerebellum has been a leader in the Educational DVD market since 1993, has won over 20 Telly Awards, and its programs have been recommended by thousands of teachers, administrators, and librarians. Artists & Rumor Chick Recap: Artists: Determined to become a great painter, George visits Rene, the master artist. They soon become artistic soul mates and resort to desperate measures to sell their paintings. Rumor Chick: Mystic Dan tries to save Pamela s friendship with Laura. Pamela and Kristin are jealous of Laura s new study partner and plot a break-up.« less