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When Pigs Fly
Max and Moon are flipping through a travel book, when Moon says that she would like to visit Europe someday. Max responds by saying that he'd like to go to Hawaii, and enjoy the plane ride by kicking back and taking a LONG nap. Moon...
Curated Video
Formal and Informal Paraphrases for “Because”
Today you’ll get both formal and informal paraphrases for “because”, for higher coherence scores. different ways to say ‘because’. The linking word ‘because’ is necessary, of course, and it is common. Thus, to impress the examiner in...
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Hook, Line, Sinker
Max is watching a TV commercial about a magical potion that will make you live forever. Moon doesn't believe it and says that no one can live forever, but Max is still convinced. Moon tells him he's taking it 'hook, line, and sinker',...
Two Minute Music Theory
How Beethoven Writes A Motif
A look at the famous opening motifs from Beethoven's 5th Symphony
Out of this Word
Last but Not Least
Max walks in on Moon practicing for a speech she will be delivering at school, and is upset that Moon only mentioned their parents at the end of the speech. Moon explains that “last but not least" means that the last thing is just as...
Rachel's English
English Phrases with THE -- Shortcuts for the TH Sounds Part 2
Study English Phrases with the word 'the': 'at the', 'in the', 'is the', 'with the', 'for the', and 'on the'. The TH sounds can be very tough -- learn tips and shortcuts to make the TH sound in these phrases easier. English Phrases with...
All Ears English
1845 - How to Show Urgency When You End Business Emails
How can you request immediate action from a colleague without being overly demanding or disrespectful? Today we share formal and informal phrases to help you express urgency in business English emails.
Brian McLogan
Algebraic phrases to expressions using more than, 14 more than a number
👉 Learn how to write an algebraic expression from verbal sentence as well as writing out a sentence from a algebraic expression. To do this we need to know what words we use to express operations such as addition, multiplication,...
Curated Video
Speak About Numbers Like a Native
Today you’ll learn phrases that will help you speak about numbers like a native on your next IELTS Speaking Exam.
Next Animation Studio
Born With a Silver Spoon in Your Mouth
Max and Moon are on their way to Charlie's house for a party. Moon asks Max who Charlie is, and Max explains that he's a new classmate that just moved to the city a few months ago. When they arrive at the house, they see that it is much...
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Less is More
Max is excited to design a gaming chair with lots of features like giant speakers, special control holders and snack makers. Moon provides input by saying that she thinks "less is more", which means that keeping things simple is...
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Rings True
Moon waits outside a classroom for Max. All of a sudden, Max comes running up to tell Moon he got lost trying to find the building. At first, Moon doesn't believe Max, but then says his explanation "rings true," which means it's real or...
Out of this Word
Born With a Silver Spoon in Your Mouth
Max and Moon are on their way to Charlie’s house for a party. Moon asks Max who Charlie is, and Max explains that he’s a new classmate that just moved to the city a few months ago. When they arrive at the house, they see that it is much...
Out of this Word
Get Someone’s Goat
Max is playing a computer game when his screen freezes. Moon tells Max not having internet access “gets her goat,” too. Max thinks someone took a goat he didn’t even know Moon had. Moon explains that when you find something annoying, it...
Professor Dave Explains
Direct Interrogatives in Italian: Who, What, How, Where, When, Why, and Which
Interrogatives.
Next Animation Studio
Pull Someone's Leg
Moon sees Max walking in circles around a chair, and asks what he is doing. Max says he has been having trouble staying awake, so his friend suggested a trick. Moon takes a look at the instructions his friend suggested, and realizes the...
Curated Video
Improving Your Answer: Avoiding Repetitive Words and Phrases
In this video, the teacher provides valuable tips on how to strengthen your answers by avoiding repetitive words and phrases. They guide students through the steps of writing a constructed response, emphasizing the importance of...
Out of this Word
Salad Days
When Moon walks in on Max working out, Max explains that he’s been exercising and eating well to make it into the basketball team. He’s even had a salad for lunch every day of the week! Moon cracks a joke at Max, asking if these are his...
Out of this Word
Steals Your Thunder
Max tries to think of ideas for a school science fair project. He had one until a classmate overheard the idea and took it. Moon tells Max his classmate “stole his thunder.” We use the phrase to describe when a person takes credit for an...
Out of this Word
Cloud Nine
It’s a beautiful day outside, but Max is staring sadly out the window because he receive a poor mark on his science test. Moon tries to cheer Max up by pointing out a cumulonimbus cloud, often referred to as ‘cloud nine,’ which is a...
Curated Video
IELTS Speaking Test Series: Episode 1 (Part 1 WORK)
Today Jessica provides Examiner feedback for two IELTS Part 1 sample answers about work. You’ll learn high level vocabulary that will help you score band 9 for Fluency and Coherence. Jessica was an Examiner for 14 years and will provide...
Curated Video
How to Introduce Facts: Informal AND Formal - IELTS Energy Podcast 1190
Today we teach you informal and formal ways to introduce contrasting ideas and transition from light-hearted to more serious statements.
Curated Video
3 Ways to Hack the IELTS Exam
Today you’ll learn 3 specific strategies to hack the IELTS Exam. There are efficient ways to prepare for IELTS and ways that waste time. Listen in to make sure you know these time-saving tips! The first thing to know here is that there...