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...
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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,"...
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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...
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The Age of the Dictionary - The History of English (7/10)
A look at how lexicographers started creating the Dictionary of the English Language to ensure that everyone spelt words correctly and knew their correct definition. (Part 7 of 10) Playlist link -...
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Internet English - The History of English (9/10)
Exploring the expansion of internet language, with abbreviations like lol and btw. (Part 9 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Transcript link -...
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The Norman Conquest - The History of English (2/10)
In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded Britain and bought with him fancy French words to add to the English language. (Part 2 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Transcript link -...
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Languages: Anglo-Saxon - The History of English (1/10)
Take a look at what words the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings bought to the English language. (Part 1 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Transcript link -...
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History of English (combined)
Take a look at the history of the English language (this is a combination of all 10 parts of the series into one video) (All parts - combined) Playlist link - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Study a free course...
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Global English - The History of English (10/10)
The future of English and the many hybrids that have been created. Should we still call it English? (Part 10 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Transcript link -...
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The English of Science - The History of English (5/10)
In the 17th Century, new science words were being created like acid, ovary and tonsil. (Part 5 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Transcript link -...
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English and Empire - The History of English (6/10)
Exploring how the British Empire spread across the world bringing back many new words and phrases. (Part 6 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Transcript link -...
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Shakespeare - The History of English (3/10)
This video shows us that Shakespeare invented over 2000 new words and phrases like eyeball, anchovy and puppy. (Part 3 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Transcript link -...
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The King James Bible - The History of English (4/10)
Illustrating that in 1611, the new King James Bible was created and gave us many famous phrases. (Part 4 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA03075BAD88B909E Transcript link -...
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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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GCSE English Language: Writing A Letter
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GCSE English Language: Writing A Leaflet
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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...
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The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling
The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?
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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...
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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...
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...
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...