Pupil outcome: I can spell /g/ and /k/ sounds using the French derived spellings 'gue' and 'que'. Key learning points: - Words that contain the /g/ sound spelt 'gue' often come from the French language. - Words that contain the /k/ sound...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words that use the letters 'sc' to make a /s/ sound. Key learning points: - In words of Latin origin, the letter string 'sc' makes the /s/ sound - When this spelling is used, it is most often before an ‘i’ or...

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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.

In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating history behind the words we use for large numbers. From the origins of the word "hundred" to the transition from "milliard" to "billion," viewers will learn about the linguistic...

In this video, the speaker explores the impact of the Vikings on the English language. From the words they left behind to the influence on pronouns, verbs, and place names, the Vikings played a significant role in shaping the English...

In this video, the teacher explains the various reasons behind the unusual plurals in the English language. They discuss the historical origins of plurals, such as old English practices and borrowing from Latin and Greek. The video also...

In this episode we examine the topic: King James Only-ism: Is the KJV King?

This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for beginner students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of the English language. The subtitles are included at the bottom of...

In today’s lesson, we’ll put all our non-fiction know-how into practice! We’ll apply what we’ve learnt about techniques in previous Nailing Non-Fiction lessons to George Orwell’s ‘Politics and the English Language’. Using our unique...