Schooling Online
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Theme of Science and Reason
What happens when scientific knowledge gets into the wrong hands? In The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson explores the terrible consequences following the misuse of science by an unhinged mind. In this lesson, we analyse...
Schooling Online
T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Lines 68-98
It’s time for the grand finalé! But there’s a twist. A new character is introduced as the Hollow Men try to pray: the Shadow. Who is this Shadow? Should we all be worried? Join us to find out the fate of the Hollow Men - and the rest of...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Rose" and "Blister"
New ReviewThis video segment analyzes a pivotal scene in Act 3 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Gertrude expresses confusion about Hamlet's accusations, possibly feigning ignorance. Hamlet then intensifies his reproach, employing metaphors to...
Cerebellum
The Elements Of Poetry - Figurative Language Continued
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
Cerebellum
The Elements Of Poetry - Rhyme And Rhythmn
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Next Level Knowledge - Critical Readings Approach to Essays (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In today’s lesson, we’ll show you how to analyse texts using the readings approach. Take your analysis of literature to the next level by applying critical readings and finding deeper meaning in your texts. We’ll guide you through...
Economics Explained
High Frequency Trading (Hfts): Low Latency News Bots
The New York Stock Exchange is the world's largest and most liquid securities market. It's where many of world's largest companies list their shares to be traded amongst millions of investors worldwide; ranging from small individual...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Theme of Ambition and Hubris
Having ambition is usually a good thing - it pays to back yourself! But what happens when pride and ambition go too far? Mary Shelley explores this question in Frankenstein and frightens us with the outcome. Join us for an in-depth...
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Emily Dickinson - I Felt a Funeral, In my Brain
Have you ever felt like everything is about to come crashing down? In ‘I felt a Funeral, in my Brain’, Emily Dickinson portrays the anguish of complete mental collapse. It begins with a sense of grief and loss, like at a funeral, then...
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Emily Dickinson - I Died for Beauty - But was scarce
What ideals are worth living and dying for? Could anything be so important? Emily Dickinson’s ‘I died for Beauty – but was scarce’ ponders the weight of human ideals and self-sacrifice. Enjoy this timeless masterpiece with our vibrant...
Wonderscape
Understanding Similes: The Art of Comparison in Language
This video examines similes, a key figure of speech used for comparison in writing. It explains how similes, characterized by the use of "like" or "as," differ from metaphors and enhance clarity and impact in communication. The video...
Curated Video
Hamlet 4.7 Dig Deeper: "Long Purples"
New ReviewThis video explores the symbolism in Gertrude's description of the flowers Ophelia uses to make her garlands in Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It discusses the contrasting names for the flowers, highlighting themes of innocence,...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2.214 Heraldry
New ReviewIn A Midsummer Night's Dream, Helena uses wordplay and heraldry to symbolize the deep connection between herself and Hermia, likening them to "two seeming bodies but one heart," indicating their close friendship. She references heraldry,...
Britlish
Trees (no subtitles)
A comprehensive video English lesson looking at the vocabulary associated with trees. New vocabulary is coupled with appropriate imagery to make understanding and memorisation as easy as possible for the student. The video is narrated by...
Britlish
Trees (subtitles)
A comprehensive video English lesson looking at the vocabulary associated with trees. New vocabulary is coupled with appropriate imagery to make understanding and memorisation as easy as possible for the student. The video is narrated by...
Oxford Comma
Counting our Own Hours: When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be
Because he died so young, Keats' poetry is often read biographically. Readers usually come to the consensus that his death at 25 years of age robbed the world of one of its greatest writers. And Keats certainly thought his early death...
Britlish
Hammer (phonetic transcription)
This video English lesson looks at idioms and expressions associated with the word hammer. Idioms can be tricky for students to learn, but through the use of appropriate visual imagery, this video helps students to quickly learn and use...
Curated Video
Exploring a Monologue | Text Detectives | Royal Shakespeare Company
Using Ariel's speech from Act 1 Scene 2 of The Tempest Mark Quartley suggests three key things to look for and explore whenever you are looking at a monologue for the first time, including Imagery, Metre and Word Choice.
Hip Hughes History
America Is
An honest account of high school students "view" of their own country. This short film was produced on the 3rd day of a US History junior level class. Students were encouraged to say anything that felt was what they, in their groups,...
Curated Video
How “Z” became Putin’s new propaganda meme
The letter now signifies loyalty to the Russian president. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak caused controversy in March 2022 when he accepted a bronze...
Lisa's Study Guides
Macbeth | Close Analysis | Lisa's Study Guides
Macbeth!!!!! Let's do a close analysis where we look at literary devices and see how they contribute to meaning - symbols, metaphor, sounds, imagery and more! // related content Macbeth (written excerpt from this video):...
Curated Video
AIDS: Monolith (1987)
Portentous imagery and John Hurt’s grave voiceover define this key film from a £5 million campaign to combat the growing AIDS epidemic. See more public information films free on BFI Player (UK only). John Hurt narrates this highly...
Curated Video
Exploring a Monologue | Text Detectives | Royal Shakespeare Company
Using Ariel's speech from Act 1 Scene 2 of The Tempest Mark Quartley suggests three key things to look for and explore whenever you are looking at a monologue for the first time, including Imagery, Metre and Word Choice.
Curated Video
George the Poet on Climate Change
What will it take to make us act on climate change? BRIT-nominated wordsmith ‘George the Poet’ issues a compelling call to action in this powerful new poem. Words brought to life via the stunning imagery of illustrator Katie Halil (AKA...