Crash Course
Mythical Language and Idiom: Crash Course World Mythology #41
It's the end of the world, everybody. Well, it's the end of our mythology series, anyway. This week, we're talking about how mythological themes have made their way into the English language. We're taking on the Herculean task of...
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How to Say "Hurry Up" in Russian
Howcast - Learn how to say "hurry up" in Russian with this online Russian language lesson from Howcast.
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Identifying and analysing Ian McEwan's use of a plot twist in 'Atonement'
Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse McEwan’s use of a plot twist in ‘Atonement’. Key learning points: - Writers may choose to use a plot twist to subvert the readers’ expectations around life and people’s behaviour. - In...
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How people feel: idiomatic uses of 'tener' + noun
Pupil outcome: I can use the verb 'tener' to describe how people feel. Key learning points: - The verb 'tener' can also be translated as 'to be + adjective' when used as an idiom, 'tener + noun'. - Its singular forms are: 'tengo',...
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How people feel: idiomatic uses of 'dar' + noun
Pupil outcome: I can use the irregular verb 'dar' to say how something makes people feel. Key learning points: - The verb 'dar' means 'to give, giving'. It is an irregular verb in its 1st person singular 'I' form, 'doy'. - The other...
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10 IDIOMS that describe PEOPLE
Want to describe your mum in English in a natural way? In this video, I’ll teach you 10 powerful English idioms to express love, admiration, and appreciation for your mother. These common idioms will help you sound more fluent and...
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Figurative Language: Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors
Mr. Griot examines some common idioms and identifies similes and metaphors.
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Review for You: Characteristics of Poetry
Mr. Griot explores the characteristics of poetry and figurative language by looking at examples and examining text.
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Short Idioms for Higher Scores - IELTS Energy Podcast 1269
English is full of idioms with the word short! Today you'll learn 4 that are perfect for IELTS vocabulary scores. We'll share example sentences and let you know whether you should use them on the Writing or Speaking exam. Listen in for...
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You Can’t be Quiet as a Mouse on IELTS - IELTS Energy Podcast 1304
Are you sly as a fox? Today you'll learn 3 animal idioms that are perfect for describing people on IELTS speaking, and 1 animal idiom for introducing controversial topics. Take notes and remember to choose your favorites!
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3 New Idioms the Examiner Will Love - IELTS Energy Podcast 1213
What's new with you? We have new podcasting mics and we're excited to share our new sound with you! Today you'll learn three idioms with the word 'new' that will boost your IELTS speaking and writing scores.
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You Can Blame Us for this Band 9 Vocabulary - IELTS Energy Podcast 1261
In today's episode, you'll learn 4 phrases for blaming someone or taking the blame on IELTS Speaking. Questions often come up about mistakes so be ready with this impressive vocab!
Rachel's English
REAL English Conversation | FAST English!
This is an English conversation training video starring my high school girlfriends! You’ll learn and practice words and phrases to help your English conversation skills speed up. If you’re learning English it always helps to work with...
All Ears English
AEE Bonus - Don't Go with the Flow on this Exciting Challenge
Don't be scared of idioms! Today you'll learn two idioms with the word 'go' that are perfect for motivating friends and coworkers! We'll also invite you to take advantage of a special offer that ends on Halloween!
Debunked
English Phrases That We Get Wrong Everyday!
We've all been saying them, and we've all been wrong!
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Idioms and Puns
Explore idioms and puns by interpreting literal and figurative meanings.
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Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs
“Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” is a video that explains the meanings of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Learn French With Alexa
Crazy French idioms!
In this episode of Alexa's 'Practise Your French' series, Alexa teaches you some crazy french idioms!
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Literal versus Figurative
This is the video titled “Literal versus Figurative” which discusses idioms and adages and compares their literal and figurative meanings.
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Dreams vs Reality
Having something to dream about can really get you through tough times. Dreams give us hope. But what happens when reality gets in the way? Join us for an in-depth discussion of Dreams vs Reality in John Steinbeck’s masterpiece Of Mice...
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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.
The Learning Depot
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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Structural Design Patterns in Modern C++ - Pointer to IMPLementation (Plmpl) - Part I
This is the first part of the two-part video that explains the PImpl idiom. This clip is from the chapter "Bridge Design Pattern" of the series "Structural Design Patterns in Modern C++".This section focuses on the bridge design pattern....