Wonderscape
Exploring the Role of Suffixes in English Language
New ReviewDelve into the world of suffixes and their impact on the English language. Learn how suffixes like -ship, -ness, -ment, -ous, -ent, -and, -or, -ful, -less, -able, -ic, and -ize can transform root words, often changing their part of...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Gender in the English Language
In this video, the speaker discusses the concept of gender in language and how it applies to English. The video provides interesting insights into the evolution of language and the influence of external factors on linguistic development.
Curated Video
The Colorful History of Color: American vs British English Spelling
This video explores the different spellings of the word "color" in American and British English. It delves into the historical context of language development, highlighting the influence of Samuel Johnson's dictionary in Britain and Noah...
Kids Learning Videos
Prepositions! Language Learning for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Language development is crucial for children, and this video can help kids learn language prepositions! Cute owl cartoons can help preschoolers and toddlers learn the meaning of different preposition words.
Seven Dimensions
Clarifying and Explaining in English
This English language learning video covers how to explain and clarify situations and ideas. It also covers the use of gerunds as the subject of the sentence.
Langfocus
VIKING INFLUENCE on the English Language!
This video is all about the Viking age and how it affected the English language. Special thanks to Oliver Jahren for his Norwegian samples! Support Langfocus on Patreon: http://patreon.com/langfocus Current Patreon supporters include...
Curated Video
Why Should You Learn British English?
Not sure which version of English to learn? Let's look at some reasons why you would choose to learn British English. At the end of the day, the specific version of English and accent you decide to learn doesn't matter, the important...
Curated Video
The Origins of Colorful Language: Exploring the Words for Colors
In this video, the host explores the origins of words for colors. From black to white, and all the hues in between, he delves into etymology and uncovers interesting connections and historical influences. He also discusses the...
TED Talks
Nandan Nilekani: Ideas for India's future
Nandan Nilekani, the visionary co-founder of outsourcing pioneer Infosys, explains four brands of ideas that will determine whether India can continue its recent breakneck progress.
Curated Video
Language: Crash Course Psychology
You know what's amazing? That we can talk to people, they can make meaning out of it, and then talk back to us. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks to us and tries to make meaning out of how our brains do this thing...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Enid Martinez - Teaching English Language Learners
Enid is a literacy consultant working with educators across the nation and the world to strengthen reading and writing instruction. Enid was a Senior Staff Developer for more than 10 years at the Teachers College Reading and Writing...
Psychology Unlocked
Do babies have an accent? Psychology of Language Development
As adults we all have an accent - a linguistic geo-tag that gives away so much about where we come from... Our country, our city, even our educational and economic backgrounds. But what about babies? Do they have accents too? In this...
Curated Video
A New Way To Learn English
A new year and a new way to learn English. What Sensations English can offer you - Everyday authentic English in two news videos and a news article EVERY WEEK (plus access to all the previous videos and articles) - All content offered at...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Esperanza De La Vega - Language, Literacy and Culture
Esperanza De La Vega, PhD, coordinates the award-winning Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP) program in the department of Curriculum and Instruction. She earned her PhD in language, literacy, and culture in education at UC Berkeley. Her...
Curated Video
How to Pronounce 20 Difficult Words in English | Easy English 70
How to Pronounce 20 Difficult Words in English | Easy English 70 Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture...
Sprouts Learning
Language Learning and Development during the Critical Period
Of all mankind's inventions, none was more consequential than the birth of language. Our brain’s foundation is built through experiences early in life. Pat Levitt, from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, studied...
Curated Video
Signing As Language
Sign language linguist Carol Padden relates the importance of Bill Stokoe’s pioneering work for developing a deeper understanding, not only of sign language, but of the linguistic structure of all languages.
Curated Video
Humour in Sign Languages
Linguist Carol Padden (UC San Diego), describes unique aspects of humor that American Sign Language enables.
Curated Video
The Structure of Sign Languages
Linguist Carol Padden (UC San Diego), describes Bill Stokoe’s early work on analyzing sign languages and searching for the relevant parameters to characterize meaning.
Curated Video
How to Expand Ideas in IELTS Writing Task 2 - IELTS Energy Podcast 1161
What does the IELTS Examiner need to see for high Writing Task 2 scores? Today we'll teach you exactly how to expand your ideas to impress the Examiner, and give you an exmaple for an essay about organic food. Don't forget to take notes!
Curated Video
How to Expand on Ideas for IELTS Writing Task 2 - IELTS Energy Podcast 1331
How do you think of specific, high-scoring ideas while you write an IELTS Task 2 essay? Find out today, and get an example from a recent Task 2 question.
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Venturing into Visuals - Analyse a Movie Poster (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Join us as we combine all our visual analysis skills to examine a movie poster for an Australian film. We’ll take a holistic approach in this lesson, looking at the image’s major structural elements as well as its finer details. You’ll...
Curated Video
The Secrets of Wordsift: How to Teach Vocabulary and Academic Words (ELL Supports)
Wordsift is a FREE website that allows you to breakdown the vocabulary of any article or text. I have been using Wordsift for years, so I will walk you through all the secret and hidden features. You are able to see the most common words...
TED Talks
Patricia Ryan: Don't insist on English!
Patricia Ryan is a longtime English teacher who asks a provocative question: Is the world's focus on English preventing the spread of great ideas in other languages? In other words: What if Einstein had to pass the TOEFL? It's a...