Crash Course
Antonin Artaud and the Theater of Cruelty: Crash Course Theater #43
I don't mean it mean, but today we're going to be cruel. It's the fun-loving Theater of Cruelty, which was pioneered by the genius Antonin Artaud in France during the inter-war period in twentieth century. The Theater of Cruelty was...
Oxford Comma
How to Write a Great Admissions Essay in the Age of AI
Standardized tests are becoming increasingly optional, many high school grades are suspiciously inflated, and all students can easily use Chat GTP for their admissions essays. How do you stand out from the crowd of applicants?...
Wonderscape
Mastering Essay Introductions: The Gateway to Effective Writing
Explore the crucial role of introductions in essay writing. Learn how to craft engaging openings with attention-grabbing first sentences, relevant background information, concise summaries, strong thesis statements, and seamless...
Wonderscape
The Art of Essay Writing: An Exploration
Delve into the world of essay writing, a literary form that captures personal opinions, experiences, and arguments. Learn about the structure and types of essays, including literary, research, and personal essays. Understand the...
Curated Video
ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work and Life with ChatGPT - Education (Researching, Ideation, Data Analysis)
In this video, you will learn about research, ideation, and data analysis techniques to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve in your fields. Whether a student or professional, continuous learning is critical, and this video will...
Curated Video
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.
Wonderscape
Hyperbole: The Art of Exaggeration in Literature
This video unpacks hyperbole, a figure of speech that uses intentional exaggeration for emphasis or humor. It demonstrates hyperbole's widespread use in literature, referencing works by Mark Twain and Lewis Carroll, and includes an...
Amor Sciendi
Best Books of 2023 | AmorSciendi
These are my top book recommendations for 2023. I'll be back in 2024 with more art, art theory, and occasionally poetry.
Curated Video
Don’t Ignore These Keywords in IELTS Reading - IELTS Energy Podcast 1230
IELTS is an extremely difficult exam! HOWEVER, with today's tips, you can get the score you need! Today you learn how important linking words like however are and why you need them for every part of the IELTS exam!
Curated Video
Where Can I Get Free, Graded Practice Tests? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1324
Today you'll find out if you can find IELTS practice tests that give you free feedback and scores, and learn why getting feedback may be your best decision before test day.
Curated Video
How to Move From a 6 to a 7 - IELTS Energy Podcast 1253
Today we present a case study: one student who has worked hard, but still got 6's on IELTS. Why? Where did she go wrong? What did she do right? Find out today so you can change your own IELTS preparation for the better.
Curated Video
Don’t Make These Plural Mistakes on IELTS - IELTS Energy Podcast 1237
Learn about the most common grammar mistakes IELTS students make, so you don't make them on test day! When is a noun plural, and when do we put the s on a verb - we'll break down these rules and more on today's show.
Curated Video
Expository Writing
Expository Writing explains the concept of informational writing by citing the characteristics and describing the purpose of expository text.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tom Kemp - Teachers Make a Difference - Professor Maris Vinovskis
Tom Kemp is a Silicon Valley–based author, entrepreneur, investor, and policy advisor. Tom was the founder and CEO of Centrify (renamed Delinea in 2022), a leading cybersecurity cloud provider that amassed over two thousand enterprise...
Curated Video
Nonfiction
This video discusses the nonfiction genre as well as qualities, types of pieces, and characteristics of the genre.
Curated Video
Arendt in the Background
Historian Martin Jay (UC Berkeley) discusses how his reflections on lying in politics were likely influenced by reading and re-reading essays by Hannah Arendt.
Oxford Comma
How to Write a Paper
In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.
Tom Nicholas
Dramaturgy - WTF? An introduction to dramaturgy and the dramaturg in theatre
Although originating in the dramatic theatre or narrative theatre, dramaturgy is an increasingly useful notion for describing the affective journey an audience goes on while watching a play or performance. In episode four of What the...
Curated Video
A Constitution at Last
"A Constitution at Last" analyzes opposing beliefs by comparing the viewpoints of the Federalists and Antifederalists concerning ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of the Bill of Rights.
Hip Hughes History
5 Tips for Writing a Great DBQ Essay
HipHughes takes you through essential advice for writing the notorious Document Based Essay. 5 tips which will make terrible writers mediocre, mediocre writers good and good writers great.
Hip Hughes History
3 Steps to a Better History Essay
The basics to putting together a strong history essay.
Curated Video
Part 2: Discover How to Start Essay with an A+ Hook: STRONG Attention Grabbing Examples
In this video, I clarify the biggest common mistakes students make when starting their essay with a hook. I also teach you TWO new ways to start your essay. If you apply this video, it will take your essay to the next level! I start off...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Next Level Knowledge - 3 Ways to Structure a Comparative Essay (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In today’s lesson, we’ll show you three different structures for a comparative essay: block, alternating and integrated. We’ll guide you through each of these essay structures using the same question and thesis from our previous lesson....
Hip Hughes History
How to Write an Essay for a History Exam: The Basics Explained
If you are one of tens of thousands of kids who freak out when it comes time to write that history essay and you are worried about bombing it, let me settle your nerves and give you enough advice to get that essay in decent shape to pass.