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Letter Z
Follow the conductor as she searches for the members of her Alphabet Band. Learn the letter sound and name and explore words that begin with the letter Z.
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Letter K
Follow the conductor as she searches for the members of her Alphabet Band. Learn the letter sound and name and explore words that begin with the letter K.
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3 Steps to a Better History Essay
The basics to putting together a strong history essay.
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Lost Letters of the English Alphabet: A Journey Through Forgotten Characters
In this video, the teacher discusses nine letters that have been lost from the English alphabet over time. The video provides interesting insights into the history of the English language and invites viewers to share their thoughts on...
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Direct Objects | Learn English
Learn what a direct object is and how to identify one in a sentence. Indirect objects video: • Indirect Objects ...
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How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...
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Elements of Literary Fiction: Characters, Setting, Plot, Theme, and Point of View
Literary elements are the technical components in all narrative stories. They are the universal and essential elements of all narrative fiction. And all are integral to creating the basic structure of a story in an engaging, compelling,...
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Indirect Objects (& Direct Objects)
Learn what an indirect object is (and direct object) and how to identify them in sentences. Direct Objects video: • Direct Objects | ...
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Decoding German: Tricks to Understand the Language
In this video, the speaker shares some simple tricks to help English speakers understand German words without prior knowledge of the language. By swapping certain letters and sounds, such as D for TH and T for D, similarities between...
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The History of Silent Letters
In this video, the speaker explores the presence of silent letters in English words, specifically focusing on the silent K and H. The historical origins of these silent letters are explained, tracing back to Old English pronunciation.
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Past Tense Verbs VS Past Participles
Learn the difference between the past tense form of verbs and past participles. This video also looks at how to form and use present participles.
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How to Pronounce Past Tense -ed Endings
There are three sounds ‘ed’ can make: /d/ /t/ and /id/. We use the /d/ sound if the root word ends in a vowel sound or if the root word ends in a voiced consonant sound- as in save, plan and amaze. We use the /t/ sound if the root word...
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The Evolution of Gender in the English Language
In this video, the speaker discusses the concept of gender in language and how it applies to English. The video provides interesting insights into the evolution of language and the influence of external factors on linguistic development.
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The Etymology of Traditional Trades
In this video, the teacher explores the etymology of traditional trades and professions. They discuss the origins of words like butcher, baker, candlestick maker, cobbler, carpenter, and blacksmith. The teacher also introduces the...
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Surface Level Features of Expository Text | Improve Your Reading Comprehension
Effective readers use the characteristics of text to their advantage. Whether consciously or subconsciously, knowing how to use these cues to your advantage will help you to strategically read and engage with text at a more effective...
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Simple, Compound Complex Sentences #englishgrammar
There are three types of sentence structures. Simple, compound and complex.
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All About Conditionals: Zero, First, Second, Third, Mixed, & Reduced
In this lesson, you will learn about the zero, first, second, and third conditionals. You will also learn about mixed conditionals and inverted, or reduced, conditionals. You'll also learn how the subjunctive mood is triggered by the...
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When to Use Past Tense to Talk About Present & Future
There are times when it is better to use past tense when talking about the present or the future. This video outlines 4 situations past tense might be preferred.
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Present Participles & Gerunds #englishgrammar #esl
Present participles are often confused with gerunds because they take the same form. They both end in ‘ing’. The difference is in their function. A gerund takes on the role of a noun, while present participles act as verb tenses or...
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Learn How to Read French Words Without Knowing Any French
In this video, the teacher shares three tricks for reading French words without knowing any French. These tricks involve swapping certain letters or accents to make the words resemble their English equivalents. The teacher explains the...
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Double Words: That That | Conjunction, Determiner, Pronoun, or Adverb?
Today we continue our lesson on double words in a sentence. Double words in a sentence look weird at first glance and may even confuse the reader. This certainly is an awkward construction, but today we’ll tackle another pair of double...
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Summer Idioms:Figurative Language to Enrich Your Expressions
Idioms are a form of figurative language that require a critical understanding of the expressions. Not to be taken literally, idioms are analogous to the literal representation they evoke. These eleven summer idioms relate to summer...
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Compound Sentences in #englishgrammar #shorts
Compound sentences are a combination of two or more independent clauses joined together by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
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Exploring the Weird and Wonderful World of Collective Nouns
In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating world of collective nouns in the English language. From animals to people, he delves into the origins and usage of these unique and sometimes bizarre terms. Discover the history behind...