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Let's Talk about Patterns
Miss Palomine is planning a new tile floor in her kitchen. She talks about the different patterns with which she can arrange her tiles. This leads to the discussion of patterns made with shapes, colors, sounds, and movements.
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We Proudly Present the Uppercase P
Miss Palomine plays the Penny Pig music video. She talks about the /p/ sound and the shape of the uppercase -P. She and the student then identifies uppercase -P words.
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Only at Ollie's
Miss P returns to Ollie’s clothing boutique to find some winter sweaters. This begins a discussion of all the -o words she finds at the store. She and the student look and listen for words that begin with the long /ō/ sound and for words...
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The Case for the Lowercase n
Miss Palomine compares the shapes of the uppercase letter -N and the lowercase -n. She and the Student then look for lowercase -n words that begin with the /n/ sound.
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Reading Fluency: Speed, Accuracy, and Expression
This video teaches kids the three most important parts to being a fluent reader: just-right speed, accurately reading the story, and expression through feeling and punctuation. These videos are educational videos and lessons for kids....
All Ears English
1956 - Fresh Name, Fresh Identity How to Choose Your English Name
Today we get a great listener question from someone who will be working in the US and wants an English name. What can you think about if you choose your own English name? Find out today!
All Ears English
1948 - What are You Listening to? How to Talk about Music in English
Music means a lot to us as human beings. How can you open a conversation about music with a native speaker? Find out today plus get 4 recommendations on our favorite bands and why we love them.
All Ears English
2039 - With All Due Respect, Don't Make this Mistake in English
In today's episode, we pull out a mistake that we have heard students making- when it comes to using the word "respect". You'll get 4 common ways to say this word, depending on the context. Show some respect and listen in today.
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How to Use Your Nerves To Calm Yourself
Vagal stimulation maneuvers work best for anxiety you feel physically, like heart racing, body sweating or feeling light-headed. But you don’t have to be in the throes of a panic attack to do it. You can do it if you’re feeling tense and...
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How To Silence The Inner Critic And Stop Being Mean To Yourself
Do you ever feel like you're your own worst enemy? That little voice in your head always seems to be putting you down. In this video I talk about how to silence that inner critic and start being kinder to yourself.
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1869 - Things Your Teachers Never Taught You: English Grammar for Intonation
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...
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1893 - Show Empathy with this English Idiom that Hits Close to Home
The way to connect with any human being is to be vulnerable and let them know when their words hit you in a way that resonates. Today get one heavyweight idiom that you can leverage to build genuine connections fast
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1914 - Make Business English Work Out with this Phrasal Verb
When your colleague has something big going on at work, it matters that you ask them about it. Today find out how to use the magical phrasal verb work out to check in with your colleague and even transition the conversation into sharing...
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AEE Bonus - The 4 Trickiest Words to Say in English
There are four words in the English language - if you don't pronounce them right, it can make the flow of your sentence disjointed and prevent connection. Want to know what they are and how to practice them? Find out today
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1885 - How to Make English Phrasal Verb Troubles Go Away
Do you ever want to just tell someone or something to go away?! This phrasal verb is packed with emotions. There are good times to use it and times when you should avoid it. Find out more today
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1960 - Start Off your Day with these Phrasal Verbs
What is the difference between 'start off' and 'start out'? EVen native speakers might not be able to tell you- but today we break it down plus you'll get one natural way you can split these phrasal verbs to sound more interesting....
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1966 - Are You Pronouncing ‘R’ Correctly in English?
Did you know that the R is pronounced differently in English when it comes to the beginning, middle, and end of a word? Today find out how it's different so that you can achieve clarity and connection in every conversation.
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Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell
Miss Palomine talks about the invention and evolution of the telephone. Her discussion includes Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, and how they were instrumental in developing the telephone.
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Did You Hear That?
Miss Palomine hears a near accident outside. She tells the student that her ears told her what had happened. She and the student then play a game of trying to guess a variety of sounds.
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What Kind of Sound is That?
Miss Palomine hosts a game show called “What Kind of Sound is That?” Besides identifying the sound, the student must determine if the sound is loud, soft, high, or low.
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Traditional Ice Cream Flavors Americans Have Never Heard Of
When it comes to food, what is a staple in one country may be considered bizarre in another. One country’s classic is another country’s exotic novelty treat. One’s hot trend is another’s time-honored tradition. For example, American...
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Toronto: a guide to the music scene of Drake's home city
DJ and travel writer Woody Anderson touches down in Canada’s hip-hop capital of Toronto. Home to Drake and the Weeknd, the city has a renewed energy about it. Music journalist Anupa Mistry and rapper and DJ Cadence Weapon give Woody the...
The Guardian
The UK's first professional trans choir: 'It's a joyful act of resistance'
Anil Sebastian and Coda Galabov are the creators of a new choir called Trans Voices, which offers a space for trans and non-binary people who have felt unable to sing with their true voices in traditional choirs. We follow the group as...
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Neuro-cuisine: exploring the science of flavour
Tamal Ray, anaesthetist and baker, Professor Charles Spence, experimental psychologist at the University of Oxford and chef Jozef Youssef embark on a journey to decode the science of flavour. Professor Spence and Jozef challenge Tamal to...