TED-Ed
TED-ED: When to use apostrophes - Laura McClure
It's possessive. It's often followed by S's. And it's sometimes tricky when it comes to its usage. It's the apostrophe. Laura McClure gives a refresher on when to use apostrophes in writing.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why do whales sing? - Stephanie Sardelis
Communicating underwater is challenging. Light and odors don't travel well, but sound moves about four times faster in water than in air - which means marine mammals often use sounds to communicate. The most famous of these underwater...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Do animals have language? - Michele Bishop
All animals communicate. But do they have language? Michele Bishop details the four specific qualities we associate with language and investigates whether or not certain animals utilize some or all of those qualities to communicate.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How misused modifiers can hurt your writing - Emma Bryce
Modifiers are words, phrases, and clauses that add information about other parts of a sentence-which is usually helpful. But when modifiers aren't linked clearly enough to the words they're actually referring to, they can create...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What’s the point(e) of ballet?
A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 1890, “The Sleeping Beauty” has become one of the most frequently staged ballets in history. So what makes this piece so...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Can robots be creative? - Gil Weinberg
People have been grappling with the question of artificial creativity -- alongside the question of artificial intelligence -- for over 170 years. For instance, could we program machines to create high quality original music? And if we...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Karin Hurt and David Dye - Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict
Karin Hurt inspires courage confidence, and innovation. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she’s known for growing courageous leaders, building great cultures, and inspiring high-performance teams. She’s the award Winning Author of...
Wonderscape
Understanding Definition and Mood Clues
Discover how readers can use definition clues, signaled by words like "is" or "means," to directly understand the meanings of unknown words within a sentence. Learn how mood and tone clues, indicated by the atmosphere and the author's...
Curated Video
JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - What Are Anagrams and Mutations in JavaScript
In this video, you will learn about anagrams and mutations in JavaScript. Anagrams are words that have the same letters but are arranged differently, while mutations are changes in a word by altering, adding, or deleting letters. This...
Curated Video
10 Worst CV Keywords to Avoid and What to Use Instead
In this video I cover classic CV keyword mistakes and misunderstandings, overused CV buzzwords and some alternative suggestions. CV Keywords are hugely important when building your CV and once you understand which ones are holding you...
Great Big Story
Elwood Edwards, The Voice Behind AOL's Iconic 'You've Got Mail'
Meet Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's famous "You've Got Mail," and learn how his phrases became an internet sensation.
Curated Video
60 Euphemisms for Death!
No topic is as universally avoided--yet universally unavoidable--as DEATH. So, it's got a lot of euphemisms in virtually every language.
Curated Video
What's the Longest Word?
Before we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...
Curated Video
Numerical Expressions
Written Descriptions of Expressions explores ways to author written descriptions of expressions.
Curated Video
From Word to Number Form
From Word to Number Form shows how to convert mathematical expressions from word form to number form without solving by using understanding of operations.
Curated Video
Phonics Phrased Explained | Phonics for Parents | British Teacher
Teachers use a variety of different words and phrases when teaching phonics and this can sometimes be confusing for parents and carers! Here I explain the following phrases: - Letter Names and Sounds - Digraph - Split Digraph - Trigraph...
Curated Video
Hamlet 1.5 Discussion: "Eternal Blazon"
The ghost uses the term "eternal blazon", which has a connection to heraldry and can be metaphorically extended to depict the afterlife. This video dives into these ideas and use of imagery. It also further explores Shakespeare's...
Seven Dimensions
Speak Clearly and Concisely
Use language that everyone understands and avoid jargon; Don't mumble, articulate words clearly and vary your tone; Pause between phrases and thoughts rather than using filler words like “um, ah, like, basically, you know”; Use relevant...
Curated Video
What is Empathic Negotiation? - Negotiation Tools
Empathic negotiation allows you to get an understanding of how the other party is feeling. This will help you build rapport and improve your ability to negotiate effectively. Almost magically, your empathy lets you create trust and...
Curated Video
How To Write Algebraic Expressions and Phrases
In this math lesson, students learn how to translate everyday phrases into mathematical expressions. By understanding key words and their meanings, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, students can confidently...
Curated Video
Signs For Public Services | Essential Beginner ASL Signs
This is the first video in a longer series about Public Service signs. There are so many professions where workers interact with the public every single day. What do you as a hearing person serving the public do when you encounter a Deaf...
All Ears English
2087 - Should You Minimize Your Corporate Speak? Bringing Corporate Jargon Down to Earth
Do you find yourself using words like "pivot, scale, and over-index at work? Today, find out why these can be useful and why sometimes you might want to pull back and try another word to maximize your connections at work.
All Ears English
2099 - How to Switch Topics Like a Pro for Better Connections
Do you ever get stuck when you want to transition to a new topic in a conversation? Today get 3 winning ways to move to a new topic while making the person feel heard and building the connection!
Curated Video
Don’t Ignore These Keywords in IELTS Reading - IELTS Energy Podcast 1230
IELTS is an extremely difficult exam! HOWEVER, with today's tips, you can get the score you need! Today you learn how important linking words like however are and why you need them for every part of the IELTS exam!