Englishing
Lesson on ADVERBS (+ly, intensifiers and mitigators, flat adverbs, hopefully)
Adverbs are difficult to define. However, what grammar books tell us is that: They are words that modify the meaning of verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, or a whole sentence that is used to show time, manner, degree or place. They are...
Weird History
Everything English Borrows From Other Languages
For how often we use the English language every day, few of us take the time to consider where these thousands of words actually came from. Our language was developed in a few different ways. Sometimes, we grabbed loanwords - meaning we...
Curated Video
The Power of Anglo-Saxon Words: Exploring English Without Borrowings
In this video, the host explores the concept of "Anglish," a version of the English language stripped of foreign borrowings from Latin, French, and Greek. He discusses the history of English and how the influx of foreign words has shaped...
Curated Video
Lost Positives: Rediscovering Forgotten Words in the English Language
In this engaging and informative video transcript, the speaker explores the concept of "lost positives" - words that once existed in the English language but have fallen out of common usage. Through examples like "nocent" and "feckful,"...
SWPictures
Tanzania: Disrupting Mosquito Breeding to Fight Malaria
The video discusses the effectiveness of bed nets in protecting against malaria-carrying mosquitoes, but also highlights the need to target mosquito breeding sites through larviciding, particularly in urban areas where breeding sites can...
Curated Video
Looking For Patterns in the AQA English Language Exams (no spoilers)
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GCSE English Language: Writing A Speech
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Curated Video
GCSE English Language: Writing A Letter
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GCSE English Language: Writing A Leaflet
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TED-Ed
TED-ED: Where did English come from? - Claire Bowern
When we talk about 'English', we often think of it as a single language. But what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each other, or with the writings of Chaucer? Claire Bowern traces the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A brief history of Spanish | Ilan Stavans
Beginning in the third century BCE, the Romans conquered the Iberian peninsula. This period gave rise to several regional languages in the area that's now Spain, including Castilian, Catalan, and Galician. One of these would become...
Curated Video
Exploring the Weird and Wonderful World of Collective Nouns
In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating world of collective nouns in the English language. From animals to people, he delves into the origins and usage of these unique and sometimes bizarre terms. Discover the history behind...
Curated Video
The Influence of Latin on English: From Romans to Renaissance
This video explores the profound influence of Latin on the English language throughout history, from the Roman times to the modern era. It delves into how Latin words have shaped English vocabulary, from everyday words to scientific...
Curated Video
Strengthening Your Argument: Using Clarifying Strategies in Essay Writing
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of clarifying strategies in essay writing to strengthen arguments. They explain the use of clarifying questions such as who, what, when, where, how, and why. The teacher also emphasizes...
The Wall Street Journal
The Limits Of Cyber Insurance
Matthew McCabe, Assistant Counsel, Cyber Policy, Marsh & McLennan and Josh Mooney, Co-Chair, Cyber Law and Data Protection Group, White & Williams discussed how cyberattacks by nation states have raised new questions about what insurance...
Englishing
ESL - Indigenous People of Canada - NOTE THAT this is NOT a HISTORY LESSON.
This lesson DOES not reflect INDIGENOUS PEOPLES in Canada nowadays. Its intention is not to offend anyone, but to give an overall historical characteristic of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Moreover, it is not a history lesson on the...
The Wall Street Journal
Private Equity Feels the Heat
A compliance officer with Waud Capital Partners discusses how investors and companies can manage new risks following heightened regulatory scrutiny for issues ranging from disclosure to healthcare deals to antitrust compliance.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Plato's best (and worst) ideas - Wisecrack
Few individuals have influenced the world and many of today's thinkers like Plato. He created the first Western university and was teacher to Ancient Greece's greatest minds, including Aristotle. But even he wasn't perfect. Along with...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German
Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite English words came from? In this video, we explore the fascinating history of word borrowing between German and English. Discover...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
English Stealing German Words - The True Origins of English Words with German Roots
English Stealing German Words - The True Origins of English Words with German Roots Did you know that many English words have German origins? But have you ever wondered if these words are being used correctly? In this video, I dive into...
Curated Video
The Madness of English Spelling: The Many Pronunciations of O-U-G-H
In this video, the speaker explores the complexities and inconsistencies of English spelling, focusing on the various pronunciations of the letters O-U-G-H. They explain how historical changes in pronunciation, regional variations, and...
National Geographic
Dragon Boat Races Celebrate China's Ancient Past | National Geographic
Near the summer solstice, communities across China gather to race boats, many adorned with painted carvings of dragons. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium...
The March of Time
1936: FREE CLINIC: EXT Columbia Medical Center. REPRISAL: INT Clinic Dr. Hartman & boy. CU Boy in dentist chair opening mouth. CU Male hands w/ dental drill, male foot pushing lever, scared boy in dentist chair, dentist drilling, finishing, no pain.
MOT 1936: FREE CLINIC: EXT Columbia Medical Center. REPRISAL: INT Clinic Dr. Hartman & boy. CU Boy in dentist chair opening mouth. CU Male hands w/ dental drill, male foot pushing lever, scared boy in dentist chair, dentist drilling,...
TED Talks
Jamila Lyiscott: 3 ways to speak English
Jamila Lyiscott is a “tri-tongued orator;” in her powerful spoken-word essay “Broken English,” she celebrates — and challenges — the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, in the classroom and with her parents. As...