TED Talks
Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry photos that turn stereotypes upside down
Artist Uldus Bakhtiozina uses photographs to poke fun at societal norms in her native Russia. A glimpse into Russian youth culture and a short, fun reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.
TED Talks
Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry photos that turn stereotypes upside down
Artist Uldus Bakhtiozina uses photographs to poke fun at societal norms in her native Russia. A glimpse into Russian youth culture and a short, fun reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: In on a secret? That's dramatic irony - Christopher Warner
You're in a movie theater, watching the new horror flick. The audience knows something that the main character does not. The audience sees the character's actions are not in his best interest. What's that feeling -- the one that makes...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Situational irony: The opposite of what you think - Christopher Warner
Leaps and bounds separate that which is ironic and that which many people simply say is ironic. Christopher Warner wants to set the record straight: Something is ironic if and only if it is the exact opposite of what you would expect.
Curated Video
Macbeth 3.6 Interview: Lennox
In this video, Lennox discusses recent events in Macbeth's reign, including the murders of Duncan and Banquo, and the suspicions surrounding Malcolm and Donalbain. The conversation delves into the themes of irony and political intrigue,...
Curated Video
Macbeth 1.5 Language: Lady Macbeth's Soliloquy
This video dissects Shakespeare's soliloquy, focusing on the ominous imagery of the raven and the irony in Lady Macbeth's statement about Duncan coming under her battlements. It explores the cultural associations of ravens with death and...
Curated Video
Satire
“Satire” describes the characteristics and purpose of satirical writing, using examples from British Literature.
After Skool
H-1B Immigration: America's Secret Weapon - Michio Kaku
Dr. Michio Kaku explains how America's poor education system has created a shortage of Americans who can perform high skilled technology jobs. As a result, America's H-1B Genius visa is used to attract immigrants who are skilled enough...
Religion for Breakfast
Gospel of Judas: What Does It Really Say?
The Gospel of Judas caused a huge stir when National Geographic published it back in 2006. But to this day, misconceptions about this text abound. Who wrote this text? And what does it really say?
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Much Ado About Nothing - Theme of Love
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complexities of love in Much Ado About Nothing. Decide for yourself: did Hero, Claudio, Benedick and Beatrice find true love by the end of the play? Along the way, learn...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, 1984 - Theme of Language and Communication
Newspeak? Thoughtcrime? Doublethink? What do these words really mean? This lesson explores the theme of language and communication in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Discover how politicians can manipulate and corrupt the English language. See...
Professor Dave Explains
President Ronald Reagan
Professor Dave explores the career and legacy of President Ronald Reagan
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Christine Beck - 'Let's Get In This Car Together'
Christine Beck holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing degree from Southern Connecticut State University and is the author of Blinding Light (Grayson Books 2013), I’m Dating Myself, (Dancing Girl Press 2015) and Stirred, Not...
Curated Video
How to Pronounce IRON, IRONY & IRONIC | English Pronunciation
Are you unsure about how to pronounce "iron man"?? In this video I give you the British and American pronunciations of iron, irony and ironic. Many people learning English find it difficult to pronounce "iron". It's normally just because...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of Appearance vs Reality
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between appearances and reality in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See how love, social pressures and even Shakespeare himself can make it hard to tell the difference...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Appearance Vs Reality
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the conflict between the appearances characters present and the reality of their intentions in Julius Caesar. See how Cassius and Antony use language to distort reality, and...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering through Prose - Figurative Language (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Our third lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll delve into figurative language, imagery, rhythm, syntax and tone. We’ll review some basic language features before building on your understanding. To help us,...
Schooling Online
Perfecting Poetry: T.S. Eliot - Rhapsody On A Windy Night - Lines 1-22
Join us for a psychedelic stroll through the city streets of the early 1900s. As the clock strikes midnight, strange and sinister things begin to happen. Enjoy our step-by-step guide through Stanzas 1 and 2 of ‘Rhapsody on a Windy...
Curated Video
IRONY | How To Pronounce | British English Pronunciation
IRONY meaning is linked below. Learning English? Do you need to improve your pronunciation? Do you want to know how to pronounce the word IRONY with a British English accent? Learn the English pronunciation of this word easily with Anna...
ShortCutsTv
Moral Panics
This film examines the concepts of moral panic and deviancy amplification through both a classic - Stan Cohen talking about the origins and implications of his concept in the context of Mods and Rockers in the early 1960ês - and...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Destroying Drama - 'Big Picture' Questions to ask in Dramatic Analysis (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Join us in our first lesson on Destroying Drama. We’ll explore the world of plays and playwrights, starting with information flow – how do we figure out what’s going on in a play? We’ll also break down a common play structure with the...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Common Narrative Techniques (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Our second lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll explore narrative style, techniques, figurative language, imagery, syntax and tone. We’ll revisit some basic language features before building on your...
Professor Dave Explains
Ronald Reagan: The End of the Cold War (1981 – 1989)
Ronald Reagan was the first celebrity to become president, and as we now know, he wasn't the last. His presidency saw huge changes in both economic and foreign policy. What were these changes? What were the ramifications? Let's get a...
Oxford Comma
Ending Explained! Chopin's "Story of an Hour"
A short look into an even shorter story. In just two pages, Chopin takes readers on a journey of grief and how the oppressive forces in society can drive people to the most startling of discoveries. In this video we'll look at how Chopin...