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Using Strong and Precise Words in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using strong and precise words in writing to effectively communicate information. The teacher provides examples of weak words and encourages students to think about more specific...
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Understanding Idioms: Hitting the Nail on the Head
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to hit the nail on the head" by using context clues.
Englishing
ESL - Indirect/Reported Speech
Mr. P. will begin the lesson by explaining the two types of speech. He will then delve into each speech by giving examples. Finally, he will explain how direct speech can be changed into indirect speech, among other things, by reporting...
Curated Video
Developing a Topic: Using Direct Quotes in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using direct quotes from other texts to develop a topic effectively. They provide examples and guide the students through the process of paraphrasing and quoting, emphasizing the need...
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Choosing Strong Reasons to Support Your Opinion
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between opinions and facts and how writers support their opinions with strong reasons in their writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through a practice activity...
Rachel's English
English: A Stress-Timed Language - American Pronunciation
English is a Stress-Timed language. That means you need contrast between stressed and unstressed syllables -- unstressed words may reduce, and will be low in pitch and flatter in shape. In other words, you DON'T pronounce every word...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Dative Case with Indirect Objects in German
Learn how to use indirect objects with the dative case in German. This lesson focuses on the definite and indefinite articles as used with the dative case in German, specifically with indirect objects. If you don’t know what direct and...
Extra English Practice
Basic Grammar - the Simple Present
English grammar lesson about the form, meaning, and use of the simple present verb tense. Play a game with Misha and Larissa to learn how to correctly form sentences in this tense. Special attention is paid to subject verb agreement...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Elizabeth Watts Bromery - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - USA
Elizabeth Watts Bromery, an English Professor at Broward County Public Schools, Florida, became an educator in 1990 as her parents raised her to equate education with social justice. She chose teaching to empower students to make...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
How to Use Adverbial Conjunctions in German: also, dann, trotzdem, jedoch & more!
Learn how to use the German adverbial conjunctions also, dann, trotzdem, jedoch and a whole lot more with this intermediate German lesson. These are also known by several other names including: conjunctive adverbs, conjunction-adverbs,...
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Writing Strong Arguments: Acknowledging Opposing Claims
This video provides guidance on how to write a strong introduction for an argumentative essay. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging opposing claims and providing evidence to support one's own claim. The video also highlights the...
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Reading Fluently: Stopping at the Period
This video teaches readers how to read fluently by properly pausing at the end of each sentence, indicated by periods. It emphasizes the importance of not ignoring periods when reading aloud, as it helps convey the structure and meaning...
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Reading Words with the 'or' Syllable: Highlighting and Remembering
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words with the vowel followed by an "r" sound in context. They provide strategies such as using keywords, highlighting, blending sounds, and rereading the text to figure out unfamiliar...
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Strengthening Your Argument: Reflecting on the Consequences of Inaction
In this video, the teacher explains how to strengthen a concluding paragraph by reflecting on the consequences of inaction. They emphasize the importance of including a call to action to motivate readers to take up the cause and make a...
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Crafting Logical Conclusions for Effective Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of writing logical conclusions that highlight and review important ideas for the reader. The teacher provides guidance on how to structure a conclusion, emphasizing the need to mirror...
Learn French With Alexa
GCSE French Speaking: What did you do to celebrate your birthday?
In this video we look at this question: Qu’est-ce que tu as fait pour célébrer ton anniversaire ? - What did you do to celebrate your birthday? (AQA Theme 1 - Identity and culture, Topic 4 - Customs and festivals in French-speaking...
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Condensing Ideas, Part 1
For beginner English learners, this standards-based ELD lesson focuses on condensing ideas in simple ways (e.g., by compounding verbs, adding prepositional phrases, or through simple embedded clause) to create precise and detailed...
Cerebellum
English Punctuation: Quotation Marks Continued
More on punctuation marks that come in pairs. This is part 5 in the series: 'English Punctuation 2: A Beginner's Guide'.
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Punctuating Coordinate Adjectives Correctly
In this video, the teacher explains how to punctuate coordinate adjectives correctly. The lesson provides examples and a two-part test to determine if adjectives are coordinate adjectives. Students are given practice exercises to...
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Strengthening Your Argument: Creating Flow with Transition Words
In this video, the teacher explains how to strengthen an argument by creating flow in an essay using transition words. The teacher discusses the importance of connecting ideas and provides examples of transition words and phrases that...
Cerebellum
Advanced Spanish: Review
This clip provides a summary of Spanish basics. This is part 1 in the series: 'Advanced Spanish: Informal Commands And Future Tense'.
Curated Video
Solving Length Word Problems with Bar Models
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve a length word problem using a bar model. The example given involves a girl sewing two sections of fabric together, with one section being 75 centimeters long and the other section being 12...
Super Geek Heroes
Learn about Punctuation Marks with Jake Jotter & Suzi Smiles
A fun 3D animated learning episode to support the early years development area of literacy. Jake Jotter is a Super Geek Hero on a mission to learn. In this mission Jake visits the library and discovers that books contain punctuation...