Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Connecting Ideas
For beginner English learners, this standards-based ELD lesson talks about how to combine clauses in a few basic ways to make connections between ideas and to join ideas (e.g. creating compound sentences using "and", "but", "so";...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Kimberly Chong: What Do Management Consultants Do?
Most of us probably think of management consultancy as a technocratic function, helping companies fix internal problems in order to become more productive. But Institute for New Economic Thinking grantee Kimberley Chong thinks about it...
PBS
An Ode to the Romance Novel
Love it or hate it, the romance novel is the highest grossing literary genre. Its history is long and winding (like your favorite romance novel), and romance novels are full of tropes reflected upon its history. It has been the subject...
Englishing
What are Myths?
What is a myth, legend and folktale?. In this video, Mr. P. will find the answers to that question. He will also provide clear explanations on the difference between creation and heroic myths. This lesson is designed for intermediate...
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 2
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Using Noun and Noun Phrases, Part 1
For beginner English learners, this standards-based ELD lesson explains how to expand noun phrases (e.g., adding a sensory adjective to a noun) in order to enrich the meaning of sentences and add details about ideas, people and things.
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 3
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 4
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 1
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
Curated Video
Creating Strong Endings: How to Leave the Audience with Strong Feelings
In this video lesson, the teacher guides students on how to create strong endings for their narratives by effectively conveying their emotions. The teacher explains the five steps of the writing process and provides a specific example of...
Curated Video
Creating Strong Endings: Showcasing Your Feelings in Writing
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of creating a strong ending in writing to leave a good impression on the audience. They guide students through the steps of revising their work, focusing on how they feel about the...
Curated Video
Pam Bondi Clashes With Durbin in Tense Exchange During Senate Hearing
New ReviewPam Bondi engaged in a heated exchange with Senator Dick Durbin during a tense Senate hearing.
Curated Video
India rejects criticism on minority, urges Swiss delegate not to waste council's time
New ReviewResponding to Switzerland at the UN Human Rights Council, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi offered to help tackle “racism, systematic discrimination, and xenophobia” after Switzerland urged India to protect minorities and uphold free...
Curated Video
India-Switzerland: India Rebukes Switzerland at UN Over Minority Protection Advice
New ReviewIndia-Switzerland: “India strongly rejected Switzerland’s remarks at the United Nations after the European country raised concerns over the treatment of minorities, following Switzerland’s suggestion that India should focus on...
Press Association
India Day in Ireland postponed following ‘spate of attacks’ on community
New ReviewCo-chairman of the Ireland India Council Prashant Shukla and Aparna Shukla, cultural coordinator of the Ireland India Council, speak about postponing Ireland India Day and recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland. At...
Curated Video
Man living in complete isolation for 45 years | Close Up | Ep. 20
In Argentina, two men face very different experiences of isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Curated Video
Mexico's Missing Sons | Close Up | Ep.12
The brave women tracking their missing loved ones.
Curated Video
Colombia's Indigenous Land Defenders | Close Up | Ep. 15
In Cauca, Colombia, Indigenous leaders continue to defend their land despite receiving death threats daily.
Curated Video
Project strives to change the way Muslim women are represented
Alia Youssef teamed up with the New York blog Muslim Girl to flood the web with photos that positively represent Muslim girls and women. The photos show Muslim girls shopping, working out, sewing and relaxing in a park, images the 'The...
Curated Video
S Jaishankar On CAA Row: 'Persecuted Hindu minorities can go to only one country...'
Dr. S Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, was honored with the 'Reformer of the Year' accolade by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the ET Awards 2023. Renowned as the Oscars of the business world, these awards celebrate...
Curated Video
Disinformation spread by China is 'corrosive,’ MP Michael Chong says
Conservative MP Michael Chong, who is in the U.S. to appear at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, described his own experience — and how he thinks democracies can respond.
Curated Video
Barbados marks end of slavery on Emancipation Day
Barbadians are using dance, art and history to mark Emancipation Day on August 1.
Curated Video
Emancipation Day: Barbados to mark end of slavery
The Caribbean island country of Barbados is set to hold commemorative ceremonies to mark Emancipation Day.
Curated Video
Nepal's largest arts festival begins after several delays
Nepal's largest arts festival, the Kathmandu Triennale, has kicked off after several postponements because of the COVID pandemic.