The Learning Depot
Surface Level Features of Expository Text | Improve Your Reading Comprehension
Effective readers use the characteristics of text to their advantage. Whether consciously or subconsciously, knowing how to use these cues to your advantage will help you to strategically read and engage with text at a more effective...
The Learning Depot
Finding Implied Main Idea | Reading Strategies for Better Comprehension Skills
The implied main idea is not clearly stated in any one sentence in the passage, but it is always there. You just can't take your finger and point at it or take a highlighter and highlight it. The implied main idea comes together in your...
The Learning Depot
Structural Features of Text | Literary & Expository | Improve Your Reading Comprehension Skills
Recognizing text structure will help you be a better reader. Once you are familiar with the text's organizational pattern, you can make predictions as you read and form a mental map. In this lesson, we cover eight elements or structure...
All Ears English
Fast Group Conversation About Children in Nature: AEE 1656
Let's get better at understanding fast, native group conversations. Today Jessica and Aubrey join Lindsay and Michelle to talk about teaching kids to appreciate nature. Listen in to practice with a lively group conversation today
Curated Video
Phonics - sound of V, letter V. ESL videos for teachers and students
This Phonics Video all about the letter V is great for kids to learn English. Early English learners will study the difference between big V and small v. Students will also learn the difference between the letter V and the sound of V....
Rock 'N Learn
Read, Spell & Write Sight Words - Kindergarten & Preschool - up, down, come, go, in, out, of
How do you teach sight words to kids at home or school and for ESL? With this video, kids learn to read, spell, and write 7 high-frequency words with an easy approach that includes letter tracing and word shapes. These sight words are at...
Rock 'N Learn
Read, Spell & Write Sight Words - give, from, came, as, are, no, not
With this video, kids learn to read, spell, and write 7 high-frequency words with an easy approach that includes letter tracing and word shapes. These sight words are at a preschool and kindergarten level. As the word shape and outline...
Rock 'N Learn
Read, Spell & Write Sight Words - Kindergarten & Preschool - the, a, where, is, it, here, there
With this video, kids learn to read, spell, and write 7 high-frequency words with an easy approach that includes letter tracing and word shapes. These sight words are at a preschool and kindergarten level. As the word shape and outline...
Language Tree
Collaborative Listening and Speaking: Reading and Viewing Closely, Part 1
This video teaches English learners how to breaking down presentations and / or passages to pinpoint the main idea, details, similarities and differences to gain deeper understanding. It also shows how to identify the concept of cause...
Language Tree
Getting the attention of a deaf person (ASL tips)
American Sign Language (ASL) is one of the fastest growing languages today. ASL is the primary language of the Deaf community and schools for the Deaf in the United States and Canada. After watching this video your child will learn more...
Rock 'N Learn
Letter Sounds - Phonics for Beginners
Kids get excited about learning to read with energetic music, zany characters, and fun activities.
Oxford Online English
IELTS Writing - Using Linking Words and Phrases to Improve Your Score
In this lesson, you can learn how to use linking words and phrases for the IELTS writing exam. Linking words are important for your IELTS writing, especially for the essay. Using linking words well can make a big difference to your...
The Learning Depot
How Authors Describe Characters: Direct vs Indirect Characterization
When taking a reading comprehension test, have you ever been stumped by a question asking about how the author or another character feels about a specific character? Or perhaps when reading a novel or story, you’re somewhat confused...
All Ears English
AEE Podcast 1606: How to Take a Mental Health Day in English
About All Ears English: Are you feeling stuck with your English? Many people study English but don’t actually learn it. We created a better way to learn English to help you move from stuck to fearless to fluent in English. Throw away...
Curated Video
Opposite Words And Quiz For Kids | Antonyms | ESL Kids | 4K
Hi all 😊 Let's learn about opposite words. What are opposite words? Opposite words is typically a child's first look into antonyms and how to identify them. Children might not realise it at the time, but this will be a pivotal skill for...
Curated Video
Author Maya Miernik
Read-aloud with author Maya Miernik as she reads her book "Karina's Cozy Corner" Karina's fed up with her siblings! Join her in her conversation with her mom who helps her calm down in this brightly colored rhyming children's book.
Curated Video
LaDonna Plays Hoops by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle
LaDonna goes to visit her grandma for a family reunion. While there, she tries to become the family hoops star. She wonders if she has the skill and the will. The story presents subtle, everyday events that teach life lessons.
Poetry Foundation
Eduardo C. Corral reads "Border Patrol Agent"
Eduardo C. Corral reads his poem "Border Patrol Agent
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jan Bryan - Teachers Make Difference - Joyce Jay
Jan Bryan, Ed.D., is Vice President, National Education Officer at Renaissance Learning. She taught courses at the University of North Texas on ESL-student literacy instruction, assessment, and instructional strategies using...
Curated Video
Present Simple Tense | Learn English
A lesson introducing present simple tense. This lesson teaches how to form present simple and outlines when simple tense should be used. Activities included at the end to practise your skills!
Curated Video
Expressing Ideas and Attitudes in English
This video explains how to discuss ideas and attitudes and improve your fluency using coordinating conjunctions - and, so and but. The video covers grammar, idioms, vocabulary and pronunciation and is ideal for workplace learners who...
KnowMo
Area of Circles: Formula and Calculations
This video is a tutorial on how to calculate the area of circles using the formula πR². The presenter explains the concept of area and how it is dependent on the radius of a circle. The formula is derived through a breakdown of a circle...
Curated Video
Spider Senses
This video provides an overview of the anatomy and feeding habits of spiders. It explains how spiders rely on their eyesight, bristles, and chemical senses to hunt for prey. The video also discusses the structure of a spider's body,...
All Ears English
Really Versus Actually in English - All Ears English Podcast 1753
This actually really is the best way to learn English. In this episode Lindsay and Aubrey will show you the fine differences between these two adverbs and if you can get this right you will get closer to 99% fluency