Instructional Video16:32
TED Talks

Luis von Ahn: Massive-scale online collaboration

12th - Higher Ed
After re-purposing CAPTCHA so each human-typed response helps digitize books, Luis von Ahn wondered how else to use small contributions by many on the Internet for greater good. In this talk, he shares how his ambitious new project,...
Instructional Video2:16
Curated Video

Clarity In Writing

9th - Higher Ed
This video identifies how to revise writing by varying sentences to make text more interesting.
Instructional Video23:50
Curated Video

Writing facts about Floella Benjamin

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write facts about Floella Benjamin. Key learning points: - A fact is a statement of truth. - 'Coming to England' is about Floella Benjamin's life so it can be used to learn information and facts. - Two facts can be...
Instructional Video22:12
Curated Video

Contrasting the familiar and the unknown in your descriptive writing

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use language and structure to create contrast between the familiar and the unknown. Key learning points: - You can use language such as semantic fields to show the contrast between the familiar and the unknown. - You...
Instructional Video18:12
Curated Video

Considering and emulating Tolkien's use of a cliffhanger in 'The Two Towers'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can consider how Tolkien uses onomatopoeia, sentence fragments and short sentences to craft an effective cliffhanger. Key learning points: - A writer might use a cliffhanger to create tension or subvert the reader's...
Instructional Video21:23
Curated Video

Using inverted sentence structures and chiasmus for effect

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use sophisticated sentence structures to create specific effects. Key learning points: - Inverted sentence structures add variety to your writing. - Inverted sentence structures also draw attention to moments or...
Instructional Video27:52
Curated Video

Joining with 'or'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can join two simple sentences with 'or'. Key learning points: - 'Or' is a type of joining word. - Joining two simple sentences with 'or' forms a compound sentence. - The second idea offers an option or result of the...
Instructional Video3:01
Curated Video

Compound-Complex Sentences | Learning English

6th - Higher Ed
Learn how to identify compound-complex sentences and start using them in your own writing. Good writers use a variety of sentence structures to make their writing more engaging.
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Conjunctions: Read, Combine, Revise

K - 8th
Mr. Griot describes the function of a coordinating conjunction and demonstrates for the student how to combine and correct sentences using a comma and coordinating conjunction.
Instructional Video5:29
Curated Video

Review for You: Parts of Speech

K - 8th
Mr. Griot conducts a brief review of the parts of speech preposition, interjection, and conjunction by completing activities designed to identify and use them.
Instructional Video10:58
Curated Video

The Difference Between 7 and 8 for Speaking - IELTS Energy Podcast 1327

9th - Higher Ed
What is the difference between scoring band 7 and band 8 on IELTS Speaking? Find out today as we break down the scoring system and share what the Examiner is listening for in each of the 4 scoring sections.<br/>
Instructional Video12:15
Curated Video

Can You Get a 7 if Vocabulary is a 6? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1293

9th - Higher Ed
Is it possible to get a 6 in vocabulary and still hit that magical 7 overall for speaking? yes! Yes, it is! Listen today for insider examiner advice on how to reach your target speaking score- including using a fake face.
Instructional Video13:57
Curated Video

How Many Complex Sentences Means Grammar 7 - IELTS Energy Podcast 1231

9th - Higher Ed
What structures, exactly, does the examiner need to see to give you a 7 or higher on Grammar in IELTS Writing? Find out from an examiner today, so you know what to spend time on to get the scores you need on IELTS Writing.
Instructional Video6:14
Curated Video

Simple Sentences

K - 8th
Simple Sentences explores simple sentences by writing independent clauses that contain at least one subject and one verb each.
Instructional Video15:58
Oxford Online English

IELTS Writing - Improve Your Grammar Score

12th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, you can learn how to improve your grammar for the IELTS writing exam.

You’ll see exactly what resources you need to improve your grammar score for IELTS writing. You’ll also get a practical plan which...
Instructional Video18:05
All Ears English

1869 - Things Your Teachers Never Taught You: English Grammar for Intonation

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Before hearing today's episode, you may not have realized that grammar can boost your intonation. Don't miss this. Today you'll learn how to draw interest with 3 grammar structures for complex sentences which can create life-changing...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Compound Sentences with Objects

K - 8th
"Compound Sentences with Objects" explains how to combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence that contain objects that are in the correct order.
Instructional Video4:05
Curated Video

Revising Simple Sentences

K - 8th
“Revising Simple Sentences” will explain how to revise simple sentences in order to vary sentence structure.
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Linking Verbs for Kids: An Interactive Grammar Lesson

6th - 8th
Students will learn how to find linking verbs in a sentence. It will help students locate the subject.
Instructional Video7:26
Curated Video

Simple Sentences: Subject & Predicate | Video Lessons

6th - Higher Ed
A video lesson teaching students about subjects and predicates, independent clauses, and what makes a sentence. Includes a worksheet and activities. Download the lesson worksheet (see Link #1) before starting the lesson.
Instructional Video5:04
Curated Video

Finally, Punctuation Rules for IELTS Writing!

9th - Higher Ed
Today you’ll learn the most important punctuation rules for IELTS Writing.



Today we aren’t going to delve into every punctua

tion rule.

At IELTS Energy, we don’t teach you anything...
Instructional Video3:34
Curated Video

Control Your Clauses, Increase Grammar Scores

9th - Higher Ed
Today you’ll learn how to prevent run-on sentences, control clauses, and increase grammar scores.



Recently, a teacher commented on one of the videos on thi

s channel:

“Sometimes students write...
Instructional Video5:14
Curated Video

How to Score Highly in Grammar for IELTS Writing Task 2

9th - Higher Ed
Grammar is the fourth category you are scored on in IELTS Writing Task 2.



Let’s be honest. For most IELTS candidates, getting a 7 or higher in grammar is impossible. Sorry, but

it’s true!

It is...
Instructional Video8:07
Curated Video

3 IELTS Band 9 Sentence Structures - IELTS Energy Podcast 1177

9th - Higher Ed
Today we teach you 3 impressive structures you should master to raise both Speaking and Writing grammar scores.