If you hear birds chirping in the trees, you might not think much of the different sounds you're hearing. But as it turns out, those tweets and chirps have a lot more in common with some of our complicated rules of grammar than you might...

The average 20-year-old knows between 27,000 and 52,000 different words. Spoken out loud, most of these words last less than a second. With every word, the brain has a quick decision to make: which of those thousands of options matches...

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo' is a grammatically correct sentence. How? Emma Bryce explains how this and other one-word sentences illustrate some lexical ambiguities that can turn ordinary words and...

This video explains homophones, provides examples, and discusses the implications of incorrectly using them in writing.

If TV cartoons don't provide enough intellectual stimulation, try these tips to improve your vocabulary and impress your friends, or just yourself.

Pupil outcome: I can use synonyms and antonyms in a range of sentence types. Key learning points: - Words can be related to each other by meaning. - Synonyms can be used by writers to vary vocabulary choice and create text flow. -...

You are truly fluent in English if you can understand English humour. In this lesson we will look at wordplay (puns), one-liners, satire, knock knock jokes, and sarcasm. If you have any jokes you would like to share, please write it in...

Next time you're abroad, watch out for these American habits other countries think are rude. Us Yanks aren't the most popular kids in the global school at the best of times - you don't need to commit a social faux-pas to exacerbate the...

Learn how readers can utilize antonym and example clues to decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words encountered while reading. Explore examples and practice identifying these types of context clues to enhance vocabulary...

Mr. Griot reviews the definitions of homonyms, homophones, and homographs.

This video examines Shakespeare's unique use of language in "Romeo and Juliet," particularly focusing on how familiar words are employed with distinct meanings to enrich the text. It discusses examples such as "dignity" and "mutiny" to...

This video explains definitions for some common keywords used in mathematics. A practice activity (matching activity) is included at the end of the video.

“Metaphor Meanings” is a video that discusses metaphors and compares their literal and figurative meanings.

Mr. Griot shows the student how to use a dictionary and context clues to figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words in text.

“Seeing the Same with Synonyms” demonstrates how to make writing more interesting and descriptive by using powerful words that mean the same as blander words.

Mr. Griot explains American symbols and their meanings, focusing especially on the lyrics to the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.

Mr. Griot teaches some common Greek and Latin affixes and root words and shows how using roots, prefixes, and suffixes affect the meanings of words.

Mr. Griot explains the difference between the meanings of connotation and denotation.

Wisconsin has 72 counties, let's learn more about them!

This video delves into the world of puns, a form of wordplay that utilizes words with multiple meanings or similar sounds for humorous or thoughtful effects. It explains different types of puns, such as homophonic, homographic, and...

Dive into the technique of using word structure to decipher unfamiliar words in reading. Explore how analyzing Greek and Latin root words, prefixes, and suffixes can unlock the meanings of many English words. Learn about common root...

Delve into the world of suffixes and their impact on the English language. Learn how suffixes like -ship, -ness, -ment, -ous, -ent, -and, -or, -ful, -less, -able, -ic, and -ize can transform root words, often changing their part of...

We say the verb 'get' all the time! So, should you use it on IELTS, then? Find out when it's OK to use this easy verb and learn loads of synonyms that you should use instead.<br/>

Put away your doubts and break out your notes because this is an amazing episode! We'll teach you 2 phrasal verbs to boost vocabulary scores on both IELTS Speaking and Writing.