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The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
Miss Palomine visits the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC and points out the plaque honoring the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. She talks about the ideals that these two great men had in common and mentions Dr. King’s “I Have A...
All Ears English
2040 - Don't You Skip this Episode!
When you ask someone not to do something, there is a special way to say it if you are close to the person by adding one simple word. Find out what it is today and what it means for connection.
All Ears English
1976 - 3 Benefits of 'Like' with Linguist Valerie Fridland
You've probably noticed that English speakers say 'like' a lot but you may not know why. Today, linguist and author Valerie Fridland joins us to breakdown the word 'like' and why it's actually a positive and useful speech marker.
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1896 - Google Public Speaking Trainer on 3 Steps to Overcome Perfectionism
In today's episode, you'll meet Don Colliver, a former clown, and former Blue Man performing artist who now trains Fortune 500 professionals on public speaking. Don will show you the 3-step framework that you can follow when you make a...
All Ears English
1926 - Don't Let Your Anxiety Crush Your English Speech with Executive Coach Grant Baldwin
It's time for your next English presentation and you feel your anxiety getting stronger. How can you make sure you deliver an amazing presentation? Act like a human! Today get 3 tips from executive speaking coach Grant Baldwin.
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Social Anxiety Disorder vs Shyness - How to Fix It
Are you Socially Anxious? What’s the difference between social anxiety disorder and being shy? That’s what I’m discuss in this video. I also discuss how we treat social anxiety disorder. I discuss the medications we use in social anxiety...
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Depression vs. Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia - How To Tell The Difference
In this video, I go over the difference between the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and depression with psychosis. I also define negative vs. positive symptoms. Eugen Bleuler expanded our understanding of schizophrenia by introducing...
Mr. Beat
Bong Hits 4 Jesus? | Morse v. Frederick
In the fourth episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat goes back to 2002 to look at darn high schoolers causing mischief with a banner about marijuana. Is it their First Amendment right or are they disrupting school? Joseph Frederick, a...
Mr. Beat
When Does Speech Incite Violence? | Brandenburg v. Ohio
In episode 17 of Supreme Court Briefs, a KKK leader gets his hate rally on TV, and then promptly gets arrested. Wait a second, what about freedom of speech?
Mr. Beat
When Can Speech Be Banned? | Schenck v. United States
In episode 68 of Supreme Court Briefs, a Socialist Party leader distributes thousands of pamphlets encouraging young men to resist getting drafted to fight in World War One, but apparently that's illegal for real.
Mr. Beat
Why Most People Lose Defamation Lawsuits | New York Times v. Sullivan
In episode 70 of Supreme Court Briefs, a police commissioner sues the New York Times for defamation after it runs an ad that talks trash about his department.
Mr. Beat
Do Students Have Free Speech in School? | Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
In episode 29 of Supreme Court Briefs, students protest the Vietnam War by wearing armbands to school. After some of them get suspended for doing so, the families sue the school district, arguing the students' First Amendment rights were...
Mr. Beat
Going to Prison For Criticizing the Government | Debs v. United States
In episode 13 of Supreme Court Briefs, Eugene Debs gives a speech criticizing war and praising socialism. He promptly gets arrested for breaking the Sedition Act, and spends the next several years fighting for his freedom.
Mr. Beat
Can You Burn An American Flag? | Texas v. Johnson
In episode 7 of Supreme Court Briefs, a dude named Johnson burns the American flag and the whole country seems to freak out. Does the First Amendment protect flag burning?
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Writing with Prepositions
"Writing with Prepositions" models how to use prepositions in writing.
Debunked
English Phrases That We Get Wrong Everyday!
We've all been saying them, and we've all been wrong!
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Silent Operations of Power
Intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL), describes how government agents reading our email is actually a diminishment of our civic liberty.
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Using Notes and Visual Aids
Using Notes and Visual Aids explores effective communication skills by reviewing how to effectively use notes and visual aids when giving a speech.
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Using Voice and Body Language
Using Voice and Body Language explores effective communication skills by reviewing ways to use one’s voice and body language to communicate effectively when giving a speech.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms and Antonyms defines and provides examples of synonyms and antonyms and identifies examples of each in text.
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Rights Have Limits
"Rights Have Limits" explains that rights are not absolute by identifying specific examples and the reasons for those limitations.
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High Five Facts - Martin Luther King
This video explores five fun facts about Martin Luther King.