Rachel's English
Vocabulary: Clothes Part 1
Learn English vocabulary for clothing, and study the pronunciation and tricks to sound more American. Button down, bikini, panty hose, and more! Part 1
Kids Learning Videos
Learning Names of Clothes in English
This video teaches children and kids the names of different clothes. It will help your toddlers vocabulary with the bright pictures as a narrator says the various clothing names.
Five Thousand Years
What Makes A Great Emperor, President, Or Leader
The 2020 US election made me think, what makes a good president or leader? I thought what better way than to learn from ancient Chinese emperors who ruled China for thousands of years and see what worked and what did not? I looked into...
Rachel's English
Vocabulary: Clothes Part 3
Learn English vocabulary for clothing, and study the pronunciation and tricks to sound more American. Button down, bikini, panty hose, and more! Part 3
Curated Video
English Vocabulary: Clothes And Accessories
English Vocabulary: Clothes And Accessories. In this lesson, I will introduce you to lots of clothes and accessories, as well as share some common adjectives we use when discussing clothing. Please write a description of your favourite...
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How Confucius Created Emojis
Have you ever wondered where these monkey emojis come from? And why they are covering parts of their faces? And what does it have anything to do with Chinese philosopher Confucius (孔子 Kongzi)? In this video, I’ll explain the origin of...
The Kiboomers
Let's Get Dressed Song
Watch our 'Let's Get Dressed Song' video and follow along with the kids! Let's get dressed, so we can go out and play! Everybody put your socks on, your socks on your socks on Everybody put your socks on Let's do it this way first put in...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Quju Shenyi (曲裾深衣) from the Han Dynasty
Quju Shenyi or Quju Pao (曲裾深衣/曲裾袍) is a common style during the Qin (221- 206 BCE) and subsequent Han (202 BCE- 220 CE) dynasties. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Quju Shenyi or Quju Pao. I will also talk...
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This 4,700-Year-Old Calendar System is Still in Use Today!
The Chinese calendar has been in use for more than 4,700 years. And it incorporates the Chinese zodiac, the Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, Chinese astrology and much more. According to this system, this year 2020 is the year gengzi and...
Curated Video
Five Facts - Plastic Recycling
This video explores five fun facts about plastic recycling.
FuseSchool
Biological Detergents
Learn the basics about biological detergents as part of the organic chemistry within everyday life.
The Business Professor
Interviews - Planning Your Appearance
This Video Explains Interviews - Planning Your Appearance
Curated Video
IELTS Brainstorm Should Children Wear Uniforms to School
Today I’ll do a sample brainstorm for a question you may face on Writing Task 2 or Speaking Part 3. You’ll learn the pros and cons for children wearing uniforms to school. Be ready to score 7+ if you face this popular IELTS topic!
Rachel's English
Vocabulary: Clothes Part 2
Learn English vocabulary for clothing, and study the pronunciation and tricks to sound more American. Button down, bikini, panty hose, and more! Part 2
The Economist
Can poverty ever be eradicated?
Poverty rates have fallen faster in the past 30 years than at any other time on record. This is a remarkable achievement, but one in five people in developing countries still live on less than $1.90 a day. The UN wants to eradicate...
Curated Video
The Versatility of Cotton
Cotton is a versatile and widely-used natural fiber that is cultivated from the cotton plant. It is used to make fabric for clothing and textile products like towels and handkerchiefs. Cotton by-products, such as linters and cotton seed...
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The Tao of Doing Business: Chinese Business Ethics
In today’s video, let’s take a look at how to do business according to ancient Chinese wisdom. And let’s learn from the wealthiest man from Chinese history on how he managed his wealth.
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How to Wear Hanfu: Songku (宋褲) from the Song Dynasty
Songku (宋褲) and Beizi (褙子) are typical Song Dynasty women’s hanfu garments. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Songku and Beizi. I will also talk about each individual pieces as well as the history behind...
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9 Things You Need to Know About the Lantern Festival (元宵節)
Lantern Festival is called Yuan Xiao Jie meaning Yuan Xiao Festival (元宵節) in Chinese. It falls on the 15th day of the 1st month on the Lunar Calendar and this year it’s on February 19th, 2019. The Lantern Festival officially marks the...
PBS
Why was Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls?
Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls might seem strange to modern eyes and sensibilities, but up until the 1940's a lot of people thought pink was the more masculine color and blue was clearly more feminine. So how did we end up in a world...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Ma Mian Skirt (馬面裙) from the Ming Dynasty
Ma Mian Qun (馬面裙) literarily means Horse Face Skirt, but it actually has nothing to do with a horse’s face. It’s the single most representative skirt of the Ming Dynasty. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear...
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How Ancient Chinese Kept Time: Chinese Timekeeping System
Did ancient Chinese people use the same timekeeping system as today? In today’s video, let’s take a look at what are some of the ways that ancient Chinese people kept time before the invention of clocks and watches. Hanfu, meaning Han...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Qixiong Ruqun (齊胸襦裙) from the Tang Dynasty
Qixiong Ruqun or Chest-High Ruqun (齊胸襦裙) is a typical Tang Dynasty women’s hanfu. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Qixiong Ruqun. I will also talk about each individual pieces as well as the history behind...