Curated Video
Figurative Language: Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors
Mr. Griot examines some common idioms and identifies similes and metaphors.
The Wall Street Journal
COP27 Debrief
PwC Chairman Bob Moritz joins the WSJ CEO Council to discuss what was achieved by the politicians, NGO's and business people at COP27, and what it all means for business.
Mazz Media
Talk It Out: How Addiction Enslaves Your Brain
In many surveys, the vast majority of teenagers report that when they do something their parents wouldn’t approve of, they’re just pursuing their freedom. This program begins the discussion of addiction and dependency from the point of...
Curated Video
Important Differences between ‘Expressions’, ‘Idioms’ and ‘Slang’ for IELTS
Today you’ll learn the differences between the terms ‘expressions, ‘idioms’ and ‘slang’.
MinuteEarth
Why You Shouldn't Give Ginger To Monkeys (and other animal sayings)
Learn new skills from this video’s sponsor, Skillshare: http://skl.sh/minuteearth4 Humans from different cultures anthropomorphize different animals to represent the same human traits. Thanks also to our Patreon patrons...
MinuteEarth
Why You Shouldn't Give Ginger To Monkeys (and other animal sayings)
Humans from different cultures anthropomorphize different animals to represent the same human traits. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Sunshower: A meteorological...
Weird History
Origins of Common Terms
Have you ever heard a word or phrase and wondered when people started saying it? And why? Language is constantly changing, and many of the common terms and phrases we use in everyday conversation have much deeper meanings than we...
Curated Video
4 Idioms to Not Say on the IELTS Speaking Exam
Today you’ll learn 4 idioms not to say on the IELTS Speaking Exam, and learn higher-scoring phrases to use instead. The fact is, in order to score a 7 or higher on the Speaking Exam, you must be communicating more like a native speaker....
Curated Video
3 Idioms for Hidden Problems or Disadvantages
Today you’ll learn 3 interesting idioms for hidden problems or disadvantages, useful for both Speaking and Writing. In Task 2 argument essays, students are always using the idiom ‘a double edged sword’. That makes it common, which...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Perfecting Poetry - Sensory Imagery and Sound Devices (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Let’s dive deeper into the world of poetry. In this second lesson, we’ll explore poetry with all five senses. Discover how poets use sound devices, sensory imagery, figurative language and much more! Soon, you’ll have all the tools you...
PBS
Are Memes and Internet Culture Creating a Singularity?
Here on the internet, we love us some memes. But where do they come from? Yes we know, they are user generated. But to an internet layman, they seem to just appear, in HUGE quantities, ready for cultural consumption. Are they a sign of a...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Is there a disease that makes us love cats? - Jaap de Roode
Today, about a third of the world's population is infected with a strange disease called toxoplasmosis - and most of them never even know it. And while the parasite can multiply in practically any host, it can only reproduce sexually in...
Out of this Word
Busy as a Bee
Max is wearing a bee costume for his science class presentation. He tells Moon that there is still so much left to prepare for the presentation. Moon cracks a joke and says that Max is “busy as a bee”, which is an old saying that means...
Next Animation Studio
Busy as a Bee
Max is wearing a bee costume for his science class presentation. He tells Moon that there is still so much left to prepare for the presentation. Moon cracks a joke and says that Max is "busy as a bee", which is an old saying that means...
Out of this Word
Tongue in Cheek
Max walks in on Moon reading a book and asks what it is. Moon responds that it is ‘The Ingoldsby Legends’ and proceeds to further describe the book in detail. Max yawns and sarcastically says that he should recommend this “great book” to...
Next Animation Studio
Tongue in Cheek
Max walks in on Moon reading a book and asks what it is. Moon responds that it is 'The Ingoldsby Legends' and proceeds to further describe the book in detail. Max yawns and sarcastically says that he should recommend this "great book" to...
Next Animation Studio
Rise and Shine
Moon tries to wake Max, as they have chores to finish before going to school. Max doesn't move, so Moon proceeds to poke and prod Max to no avail. Moon walks over to the windows, opens the curtains and says "rise and shine," which is a...
Next Animation Studio
A Little Bird Told Me
Max finds two movie tickets on his desk, so he asks Moon if he knows where the tickets came from. Moon replies that it was a gift from her because she heard that Max had a rough week, and that he also did well on his test. When Max asks...
Next Animation Studio
When Pigs Fly
Max and Moon are flipping through a travel book, when Moon says that she would like to visit Europe someday. Max responds by saying that he'd like to go to Hawaii, and enjoy the plane ride by kicking back and taking a LONG nap. Moon...
Next Animation Studio
Fool's Paradise
Max is counting soda bottle caps, when Moon walks in and points out that he's been drinking a LOT of soda lately. Max says he's trying to collect 500 to participate in the soda company's raffle to win the Robo-Captain 4000, a limited...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marcus Stallworth - It's OK to be Selfish
Marcus Stallworth is the Owner of Stallworth Counseling Services. His role is to work with the diverse population, do individual counseling related to the Child Welfare system. He added a dynamic for fathers, and created a parent...
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How To Live Stream Recorded Video SUPER EASY!!
Let me show you how to live stream recorded video CRAZY EASY to Facebook & YouTube thanks to Live Pigeon!
Brainwaves Video Anthology
William Peters -Teachers Make a Difference - Robert Hall
William Peters is the author of At Heaven's Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better. He is the founder of the Shared Crossing Project and director of its Research Initiative. Recognized as a...