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IELTS Energy Podcast 928: To Cliché or Not Cliché, That is the IELTS Question
IELTS Energy Podcast 928: To Cliché or Not Cliché, That is the IELTS Question
PBS
Unraveling the Myth of Ernest Hemingway (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Here’s the problem with tackling Ernest Hemingway—Ernest Hemingway himself. While the iconic author is mostly known for his feats of literary prowess, from The Sun Also Rises to For Whom the Bell Tolls, to countless short stories—perhaps...
PBS
The Evolution of YA: Young Adult Fiction, Explained (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
“Young Adult” fiction is a term whose meaning has varied wildly over the years. It can apply to coming of age tragedies or Serialized adventures of babysitters, or insert really dated twilight joke here. But where did this “young adult”...
PBS
The Evolution of YA
Young Adult Fiction (YA) is dominating literature, and more young people are reading now than ever before. Lindsay Ellis explores how YA carved a place in publishing with It's Lit! from PBS Digital Studios.
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The ongoing relevance of 1984 and beyond
Why is 1984 one of the most important novels of the 20th century? What would Orwell advise in the face of fake news? Do you think George Orwell would be surprised at 1984's ongoing relevance? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 3
Curated Video
Entering the World of Books
Explore the various types of books, their components, and how they have changed over time. Learn how books have become more accessible and convenient through the advancements in technology, leading to the emergence of ebooks.
Schooling Online Kids
A Fun Phonics Series: Nick Feels Normal
Nick the numbat is very different to his numbat friends. He has a narrow nose, hates ants and loves to knit. Nick’s friends groan and moan, telling Nick that he is not normal. Help Nick and his friends understand that our differences are...
Curated Video
3 Strategies to Become a Wonderfully Winning IELTS Writer
Today you learn about 3 strategies that will turn you into a high-scoring IELTS writer! Students often ask, “How do I improve my writing?” Or, also often, IELTS teachers hear, “How do I come up with ideas for my essays?” Good news! If...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Flaming Youth
Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...
PBS
The Case for Fan Fiction (feat. Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes)
For years writers of fan fiction were shamed, the butt of jokes, and even subject to copyright litigation. However, in the past few years, with the fan fiction writers of today becoming the published mainstream authors of today the past...
PBS
To Kill, To Kill a Mockingbird?
One of the trademark texts of the American school system is Harper Lee’s 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird. For decades it has been widely read in high schools and middle schools as a key anti-racist text. But how did this novel, with its...
Press Association
Ruth Ozeki wins Women’s Prize for Fiction
A novel which “stood out for its sparkling writing and poignancy” has been named winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction.
American-Canadian author Ruth Ozeki, 66, scooped the prestigious literary prize with her fourth novel The Book Of...
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CLEAN : Sports cars glamour as new James Bond
CLEAN : Sports cars glamour as new James Bond
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Daniel Craig and cast of new Bond film 'Skyfall' talk about production
Some cast members of the new James Bond film joined Director Sam Mendes and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson for a photo call and press conference in Istanbul on Sunday (29 APRIL 2012) to talk about the production....
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People from all over the world don 19th century garb for Jane Austen festival
PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD DON 19TH CENTURY GARB FOR JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL
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SYND 2-10-72 PRESS CONFERENCE WITH EX. PRISONER OF WAR, NAVY LIEUTENANT MARKHAM GARTLEY
Press conference at St Albans US naval hospital by navy Lieutenant Markham Gartley who spoke about the conditions and aspects of the four years he spent as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam:
1) various shots, exterior of St Albans US...
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People from all over the world don 19th century garb for UK Jane Austen festival
Hundreds of Jane Austen fans from all over the world donned 19th Century Regency costumes and paraded through the streets of Bath on Saturday.
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CLEAN: New movie updates classic view of Sherlock Holmes
CLEAN: New movie updates classic view of Sherlock Holmes
PBS
Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska is the subject of a short PBS video that encourages viewers to read John Green's award-winning young adult novel about first love.
PBS
The Color Purple
A clip from the documentary Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth features Walker discussing her writing process and why she chose to write The Color Purple as an epistolary novel. The resource is part of PBS' American Masters...
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George R.R. Martin Discusses Lord of the Rings
George R.R. Martin, famous in his own right for heroes, villains, dragons, and direwolves, offers his rationale for why viewers should vote for J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings with its elves, wizards, and hobbits as part of the Great...
TED-Ed
Why Should You Read “Dune” by Frank Herbert?
Not every reader is a sci-fi fan. Sad, but true. However, a short TedEd video may just convince nonfans to delve into Frank Herbert's modern epic Dune. Who could help but be intrigued by an epic tale of heroes, villains, and monsters?
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Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Narrators of a short video offer their rationale for why Catch 22 should be included in the Great American Read program. They touch on the key themes in Heller's satirical and sobering novel about Captain John Yossarian and the catch-22s...