Instructional Video17:09
TED Talks

Anne Curzan: What makes a word "real"?

12th - Higher Ed
One could argue that slang words like ‘hangry,’ ‘defriend’ and ‘adorkable’ fill crucial meaning gaps in the English language, even if they don't appear in the dictionary. After all, who actually decides which words make it into those...
Instructional Video5:12
TED-Ed

Who decides what's in the dictionary? | Ilan Stavans

Pre-K - Higher Ed
While the concept of a dictionary dates back to ancient civilizations, the first English dictionary wasn't published until 1604. In the centuries that followed, many more dictionaries were written by individual authors who chose what to...
Instructional Video0:34
Curated Video

Brazil Humor

12th - Higher Ed
Brazilians love life and are quick to break out laughing. They constantly find things to poke fun at or laugh about, such as different parts of the country or other people. Brazilians are generally a nonconfrontational people as well....
Instructional Video1:33
Curated Video

Arguments In Writing

9th - Higher Ed
This video discusses informal and formal in argumentative writing.
Instructional Video1:48
Curated Video

Vernacular

9th - Higher Ed
This video is about vernacular or everyday language used by specific regions or groups of people.
Instructional Video1:55
Curated Video

How to Learn a Language

9th - Higher Ed
Picking up another tongue can be exciting and empowering. And these days there are more ways than ever to help you do it.
Instructional Video34:49
Curated Video

Analysing the poem ‘The Man He Killed’ by Thomas Hardy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hardy uses language, form and structure to convey the speaker’s attitude to war. Key learning points: - The poem takes the form of a dramatic monologue. - Regular meter creates an informal tone as the...
Instructional Video8:01
Curated Video

How Brands Ruin Slang

6th - Higher Ed
From the Brands Saying Bae in the 2010s, to the “wassup” ads of the 90s, advertisers are always trying to find ways to sound cool. But when brands on social media use a slang word in their marketing, that basically guarantees it's over....
Instructional Video1:12
Curated Video

Julius Caesar 1.1 Wordplay: “awl” and “mettle”

6th - Higher Ed
This analysis unpacks the cobbler's dialogue in "Julius Caesar," demonstrating Shakespeare's mastery in layering humor with wordplay. Through a simple conversation about a cobbler's tools, the segment reveals deeper insights into...
Instructional Video10:01
Curated Video

ASL Slang | 20+ Signs & Phrases | Pah! Bing! FSH!

3rd - Higher Ed
Today my friend Sarah and I are teaching you ASL Slang. Just like in English, ASL has its own idioms and slang that's developed and used by Deaf Communities. In this video we explore about 20 of those...
Instructional Video2:32
Curated Video

Sandra Cisneros

9th - Higher Ed
A trailblazer in more ways than one, Sandra Cisneros was the first Mexican-American woman to be published by a mainstream publisher. Her work brought Hispanic culture to a wider audience of readers.
Instructional Video2:46
Curated Video

Gwendolyn Brooks

9th - Higher Ed
The first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Gwendolyn Brooks wrote about the hardship and struggles of ordinary people.
Instructional Video14:01
Oxford Online English

20 British Slang Phrases and Expressions - English Vocabulary Lesson

12th - Higher Ed
PLEASE NOTE: there's a small mistake in the video text titles. At 6:12 the sentence says '...can't start smiling', while the correct text should be '...can't stop smiling', as the presenter says. Apologies!



In...
Instructional Video8:07
PBS

Why Does "Straight" Mean Heterosexual?

12th - Higher Ed
When did we start defining sexual orientation and how did that result in "straight" becoming a synonym for "heterosexual"? Today Danielle follows the winding history of the word through medical terms, lavender linguistics, and community...
Instructional Video14:43
All Ears English

1957 - Looking for a Unicorn How to Connect Over Your Search for a Rare Item

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sometimes, you are looking for a rare item- whether it's a piece of clothing, a toy for your kid, or an accessory. Today you'll learn one expression that you can use to show people that you're aware of how rare it is- to be kind and to...
Instructional Video14:03
All Ears English

2053 - Were You Today Years Old When You Learned this English Slang?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Have you not kept up with new English slang? That's a choice! Today we share three new English slang phrases that will add color and playfulness to your conversations so you can connect with people of any generation.
Instructional Video11:49
Curated Video

10 British English Slang Words to Describe a Person

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn common British English slang words to describe a person. Download your FREE lesson notes <a href='https://englishlikeanative.activehost...' target='_blank' rel=<br/>'nofollow'>here</a>ref='https://englishlikeanative.activehost...' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here
Instructional Video2:52
Curated Video

Tone and Style

K - 8th
“Tone and Style” Will teach Students to define tone and then determine when it is appropriate to use formal style or informal style.
Instructional Video12:45
All Ears English

All Ears English Podcast 1506: Haven't Learned Enough Slang? Better Late Than Never

Pre-K - Higher Ed
All Ears English Podcast 1506: Haven't Learned Enough Slang? Better Late Than Never
Instructional Video1:56
Extra English Practice

Everyday Expressions - "Play it by Ear"

9th - 12th
Learn about the common English expression: "Play it by ear". Learn the meaning and see the expression used in conversation.
Instructional Video4:08
Curated Video

7+ IELTS Slang and Idioms for Transportation

9th - Higher Ed
Use native speaker slang and idioms to impress the examiner.







To score highly in Vocabulary on the IELTS Speaking exam, you must show the examiner a

range of vocabulary.

This...
Instructional Video4:30
Rachel's English

FACTS and FAM - AMERICAN SLANG

6th - Higher Ed
Learn American English slang: Fam and #FACTS. Get the facts!
Instructional Video3:35
Extra English Practice

5 Ways to Say Hello

9th - 12th
English conversation lesson on different ways to say "hello". Short skits as examples.
Instructional Video9:25
All Ears English

Are You In the Hole? Plus a Webclass Invite! - All Ears English Podcast Bonus

Pre-K - Higher Ed
When it comes to money, it's a taboo topic so the way you can approach is to use slang! Today learn 4 money idioms that will build the connection plus find out how to sign up for Aubrey's and Lindsay's upcoming webclass.