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Rama and the Ramayana: Crash Course World Mythology
The next entry in our parade of heroes is Rama, the protagonist of the Ramayana, one of India's oldest stories. We're going to be talking about Rama's importance to Hindu culture, and how Rama fits into Campbell's idea of the Hero's...
SciShow
Want to Speak a Foreign Language Better? Have a Drink
Drinking could help you master the complexities of speaking a new language, and might actually help you memorize your flashcards!
Crash Course
The Mwindo Epic: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta teaches you about the hero of The Congo, Mwindo! Mike will tell you the stories of Mwindo's birth, his many deaths, and his evolution from a braggy superhuman baby to a wise, superhuman leader of his people. Along...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What makes a language... a language? | Martin Hilpert
Outside of China, Mandarin and Cantonese are often referred to as Chinese dialects, despite being even more dissimilar than Spanish and Italian. On the other hand, speakers of Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, which are three distinct...
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Rama and the Ramayana: Crash Course World Mythology
The next entry in our parade of heroes is Rama, the protagonist of the Ramayana, one of India's oldest stories. We're going to be talking about Rama's importance to Hindu culture, and how Rama fits into Campbell's idea of the Hero's...
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Language in France
French is the official language of commerce in France, but English words are permeating business and social conversations. Generational and industry differences impact English usage. Additionally, many young French are also likely to...
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How to Make Hi-Hat Sounds in Beatboxing
Howcast - Learn how to make hi-hat sounds in beatboxing in this Howcast video with Beatboxer Entertainment.
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How to Use a Dictionary
Howcast - A dictionary is one of the most valuable tools available for improving your English language skills. Here are some ways to maximize a dictionary's usefulness.
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Silent letters: the 'wr' spelling
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with 'wr' representing the 'r' phoneme. Key learning points: - 'wr' can be a representation of the 'r' phoneme. - The representation 'wr' is usually found at the start of a word. - Words connected in word...
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New 'oo' spellings, including 'ue', 'ui' and 'ou'
Pupil outcome: I can know three new spellings for the 'oo' phoneme: 'ue', 'ui' and 'ou'. Key learning points: - ‘ue’ is a representation of the 'oo' phoneme that often comes at the end of a word. - ue', 'ui' and 'ou' are alternative...
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Practise and apply spelling words ending in "-sure" and "-ture"
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling words ending in -sure and -ture. Key learning points: - The pronunciation of a word helps to identify if it is spelt with -sure or -ture. - The -ture ending to a word...
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Spelling words ending in -sure and -ture
Pupil outcome: I can spell words ending in -sure and -ture. Key learning points: - The pronounciation of a word helps to identify if it is spelt with -sure or -ture. - The -ture ending to a word can be confused with a root word ending in...
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Spelling words with the suffix -ous, including -ious and -eous
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using -ious and -eous. Key learning points: - The suffix -ous often turns nouns into adjectives and often means 'full of'. - There are four key rules when adding the suffix -ous to a root word. - When you...
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Using and applying all the rules for the suffix -ous
Pupil outcome: I can spell a range of words using the suffix -ous. Key learning points: - There are four spelling rules when adding -ous to a root word. - Some words ending in -ous do not have a root word we recognise. - When you hear...
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Practise and apply spelling homonyms
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling homonyms. Key learning points: - A homonym is a word which has the same spelling but multiple meanings. - The meaning of a homonym is dependent on the context. - Using...
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English Pronunciation Practice - "Discombobulation" Poem & Explanation
In this lesson we breakdown the English pronunciation poem 'Discombobulation'
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How to Learn the British Accent: Received Pronunciation (Modern RP)
Want to know how to learn a British accent? Start by mastering the hardest sounds in Received Pronunciation, or rather, modern RP. These are the features of the RP accent that my students and I work on, most of the time. I transformed my...
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Learn English FASTER with Ed Sheeran
Ever tried to learn English through song? Learn English faster with Ed Sheeran's song 'Castle On The Hill'.
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Use PHONETICS to Fix Pronunciation Problems!
Are you tired of mispronouncing common words in English? Do you want to improve your speaking skills and sound more confident when communicating in British English? In this video, I'll guide you through the most common pronunciation...
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Master English Pronunciation (The Daily Pronunciation Plan)
Master English pronunciation with my daily pronunciation plan! In this English lesson, you'll learn how to enhance your British English pronunciation with a set daily routine. This daily plan is designed to help you practice English...
Professor Dave Explains
Latin Phonetics Part 1: Vowels
If we are going to learn Latin, the first thing we must do is learn phonetics, as we need to understand the basic sounds of the language, so that we can read it properly. This will require looking at both vowels and consonants, so let's...
Science ABC
Why Is 'Colonel' Pronounced 'Kernel'?
The word ‘colonel’ stems from the Italian word ‘colonnello’, which, in turn, was derived from the Italian word ‘colonna’, meaning ‘column’. This was because the rank was bestowed upon the commander of a column of troops. This word was...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
How German and English Languages Are Connected - Similarities Between German and English
The Surprising Ways German and English Are Connected - Similarities Between German and English
Are you struggling to learn German? Discover the hidden connections between German and English that can make your language...
Are you struggling to learn German? Discover the hidden connections between German and English that can make your language...