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The Viking Influence on the English Language
In this video, the speaker explores the impact of the Vikings on the English language. From the words they left behind to the influence on pronouns, verbs, and place names, the Vikings played a significant role in shaping the English...
All Ears English
2083 - Should You Use Subtitles? How to Understand What You Hear in English
Think only English learners use subtitles to listen to Eglish movies and TV? Today, find out why even native speakers sometimes use them and listen in while we answer 3 common questions from a listener about learning habits.
All Ears English
2095 - How to Avoid This Common English Grammar Trap
Today we answer a listener question about 'neither nor' in English. We share a simple protip for avoiding this English grammar trap so you have one less thing to worry about!
TED Talks
Rajesh Rao: A Rosetta Stone for a lost language
Rajesh Rao is fascinated by "the mother of all crossword puzzles": how to decipher the 4000-year-old Indus script. He's enlisting modern computation to try to read this lost language, the key to understanding this ancient civilization.
All Ears English
2039 - With All Due Respect, Don't Make this Mistake in English
In today's episode, we pull out a mistake that we have heard students making- when it comes to using the word "respect". You'll get 4 common ways to say this word, depending on the context. Show some respect and listen in today.
All Ears English
2031 - Why Should You Chunk Your Language Learning?
Do you like chunks in your ice cream? Today find out the many different ways to use the word chunk in English - plus get some advice on the best ways to learn a new language.
All Ears English
2106 - Let's Just Say You'll Learn A Lot Today
When you want to drop a hint or give the most essential piece of information in English, what can you say? Today, get a native and natural way to do it to add personality to your English.
All Ears English
2059 - Should You Take a Ride on Someone's Coattails?
Has anyone ever helped you get a leg up in life? In today's episode, our listener asks us what the term ride someone's coattails mean. Plus, we touch on culture and society when it comes to becoming successful in your life and your career.
All Ears English
2028 - Does This Vocabulary Resonate with You?
In today's episode, a listener asks us how to use the word resonate- find out today what it means and how powerful this phrase can be for sharing your opinions, reactions, and deep memories for a better connection.
All Ears English
2092 - I've Created a Monster!
Did you introduce your friend or even your child to a new hobby, and they took it too far? Today, get 3 fun ways to say this to share stories and build connections.
TED-Ed
A Rosetta Stone for the Indus Script
Imagine traveling 4,000 years into the future to a time when all knowledge of the English language has been lost. Computational neuroscientist Rajesh Rao uses this hypothetical situation to engage the audience as he discusses...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: History of the Alphabet
The origin of letters as well as other ways of communicating including Morse Code and the Rosetta Stone.