This clip provides a deeper dive into two important French verbs: Aller (To Go) and Faire (To Do). This is part 3 in the series: 'French: Asking About The Weather'.

Let's drive through the Italian countryside!

In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "a thorn in my side" using context clues. The lesson emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the literal meaning of each word, and instead, learners need to...

Moon wants to to go early to the park to get a tennis court, but Max wants to sleep in because it's a Saturday. Moon tries to get Max out of bed by telling him that "the early bird catches the worm", which means that people who show up...

Moon gets ready for a school play. Her role is a British high court judge and her costume includes a fancy, huge wig. Max notices the big wig and makes an important connection between the two words.

In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "don't cry over spilled milk" using context clues. She emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of individual words, but rather require an...

In this video lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "a leopard can't change its spots" by using context clues. The teacher explains the concept of idioms and how they cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of...

Learn about the subjunctive - how to form it, how to use it, and how to make it obey your every command. This clip also explores how to use the indicative. This is part 3 in the series: 'Advanced Spanish: Subjunctive and Formal Commands'.

We continue our "Building Music" series, looking at how composers construct music. Today we look at how motifs, phrases, and periods can be used to construct themes. Music Examples: Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 Haydn - Emperor...

In this video, the teacher guides students on how to structure their narrative writing with a clear sequence of events and ideas. They explain the importance of using transitional words and phrases to signal the movement from one event...

In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to take someone under one's wing" using context clues. The teacher emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the literal meaning of each word, but rather by...

Learn how to prepare for a job interview in America. Study common questions and practice and prepare you answers for a successful job interview. Make sure to practice for interviews. There's a lot you can do to be prepared! In this...

In this video you will learn a new note in the bass clef, B, and get fluent about playing C and B in the left hand. You will also learn about phrases and how they work like musical sentences. The video includes reminders from earlier in...

Moon gets ready for a school play. Her role is a British high court judge and her costume includes a fancy, huge wig. Max notices the big wig and makes an important connection between the two words.

On a recent trip to Italy, I learned that Americans use verbs with time (kill, spend, save) that other cultures might not use. Learn some verbs that we use with time and how to use them to polish your use of English vocabulary. Weêll...

At an ice cream shop, customers are allowed two scoops and unlimited toppings. Moon tells Max the toppings are "fair game." Max thinks he has to play a game to take more toppings. What Moon really means is the toppings are free to take.

Max and Moon are at a fruit market standing in front of two apple stands. The apples at one stand is 0.99 cents and the other stand is $1. Max goes for the more expensive apples but Moon goes for the cheaper ones. Moon tells Max, "a...

An Introduction to Musical Motifs

In this lesson, you can learn about the verbs ‘have’ and ‘get’. Do you know any other common meanings of ‘have’ or ‘get’? If you can, post the meaning and an example in the comments.

You’ll see ten different...

Now that we are picking up some really advanced phrases, it's time to learn about adverbial phrases, or locuzioni avverbiali. These are idiomatic expressions that work like adverbs. Learning a few of these will really make you sound...

Find out how Bach goes about decorating a straightforward chord progression and use multiple harmonic devices to create a really moving piece of music. We examine the choice of harmony and modulation, the part writing, the use of...

At an ice cream shop, customers are allowed two scoops and unlimited toppings. Moon tells Max the toppings are “fair game.” Max thinks he has to play a game to take more toppings. What Moon really means is the toppings are free to take.

Max tells Moon he thinks that boys are better than girls at math and science. Moon disagrees and tells Max it's a "hot potato" subject, which means that it is a topic or situation that causes a lot of disagreement, like politics or...

Learn more Spanish verbs to be able to and to have to! This is part 1 in the series: 'Advanced Spanish: Modal and Reflexive Verbs'.