Oxford Comma
Romantic or Sleazy? Andrew Marvell's To His Coy Mistress
In this reading, summary, and analysis we'll look at Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress." At nearly 400 years old, the poem remains surprisingly relevant, funny, and uncomfortable.
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Condensing Ideas, Part 1
For beginner English learners, this standards-based ELD lesson focuses on condensing ideas in simple ways (e.g., by compounding verbs, adding prepositional phrases, or through simple embedded clause) to create precise and detailed...
Music Matters
Horizontal and Vertical Sight Reading
Learning to sight read advanced piano music involves improving your skills in both horizontal and vertical sight reading. Some keyboard players tend to read individual lines from left to right on the score. This is useful for absorbing...
Curated Video
Reading Words Ending with Consonant-le Syllables
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words that end in a consonant followed by an "L" and then an "E." The teacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the "consonant le" syllable and its pronunciation, which sounds like...
Rock 'N Learn
Letter Sounds - Spelling Words
Here is the fun and easy way to learn to read with Rock 'N Learn English. Enjoy learning with fun, catchy, engaging songs based on the English language.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Allan McCullough - Using Tech to Protect
Allan is President of Canada’s non-profit Child Safety Research & Innovation Center and CEO of the video game developer Entertaining Knowledge Inc. He is also an expert in the field of child safety and street proofing of children. Allan...
Oxford Comma
Poetic Devices Explained: LINE BREAKS (Definitions, Examples, and How to Use Them).
The third video in our series on poetic devices, in this video will look at how poets use line breaks to create meter and music in their poetry. We'll also examine how to write about them as well as a clever usage from early pop-punk music.
Wonderscape
Sight Words: Building Strong Reading Skills for 2nd Grade
This video teaches sight words such as "sentence," "next," "great," "through," etc. Join host Kristin, who explains what sight words are, and enthusiastically presents each word, sounds it out slowly and uses it in a simple sentence with...
Super Geek Heroes
Jake's Missing Book Mission
It’s book day at Super School and Jake Jotter is very excited. He’s a literacy expert and just loves reading. Jake sees a book he likes and when his back is turned it disappears. He heads off to tell his friends. Can Jake and the other...
Easy Languages
What English Books Did You Read In Lockdown? | Easy English 73
What English Books Did You Read In Lockdown? | Easy English 73 Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of...
Britlish
Hammer (phonetic and Latin transcription)
This video English lesson looks at idioms and expressions associated with the word hammer. Idioms can be tricky for students to learn, but through the use of appropriate visual imagery, this video helps students to quickly learn and use...
Curated Video
Reading Fluently with In-Sentence Punctuation Marks
In this video, the teacher explains to students the importance of taking quick breaks when reading sentences with commas and semi colons. By doing so, readers can enhance their fluency and make the text feel more engaging and realistic....
Oxford Comma
Haunting Poetry: All Hallows
Why would a poet use ambiguity? What do I do if I can't figure out what an image means? How come these words are haunting my dreams? All of these questions and more are addressed in this reading, summary, and analysis of Louis Gluck's...
Curated Video
11 Experiences You Need Before Your IELTS Exam
Today we’ll talk about the experiences you need before your IELTS Exam. Put them in your study plans! Students are fearful of being asked questions on the Speaking or Writing Exam about unfamiliar topics. For instance, being asked about...
Fun Robotics
Neural Network in AI
Present the concept of neural networks in the field of artificial intelligence
Britlish
Trees (subtitles)
A comprehensive video English lesson looking at the vocabulary associated with trees. New vocabulary is coupled with appropriate imagery to make understanding and memorisation as easy as possible for the student. The video is narrated by...
Curated Video
Reading with a Questioning Voice: Mastering Question Marks
In this video, the teacher explains how to read fluently by using a questioning voice when encountering a question mark at the end of a sentence. The steps are outlined clearly, emphasizing the importance of changing the tone of voice to...
Oxford Comma
On Suffering: Musee des Beaux Arts
So the title's in French, the pronouns are separated from the antecedents, and some horse is scratching its butt...While Auden asks a lot of his readers, those that take the time to work through the poem often find it fascinating....
TMW Media
A Day at School: Let's look at learning, Part 3
Let's take one more closer look at learning by spelling words about school. A Day at School, Part 7
Rock 'N Learn
Animals - Animals and thier Behaviours Part 2
Here is the fun and easy way to learn to read with Rock 'N Learn English. Enjoy learning with fun, catchy, engaging songs based on the English language.
Makematic
The Quill Pen
How the quill pen helped to promote literacy in North America and played a part in the founding of the nation.
Curated Video
Punctuation and Fluent Reading: Using What You Know
In this video, the teacher explains how good readers use their knowledge of punctuation to read fluently. They discuss the importance of pausing at the right places, using the appropriate tone of voice, and understanding the different...
Oxford Comma
Poetic Devices Explained: ALLITERATION (Definitions, Examples, and How to Use Them).
The second video in our series on poetic devices, in this video will look at repetition at the start of words: alliteration. By using examples from famous poets as well as the breakfast aisle, we'll look at how to identify and use...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lori Bindig - Teachers Make a Difference - Jack Banks
Lori Bindig is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies and Director of the M.A. in Communication at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She earned her doctorate in Communication at the...