Clay Shirky looks at "cognitive surplus" -- the shared, online work we do with our spare brain cycles. While we're busy editing Wikipedia, posting to Ushahidi (and yes, making LOLcats), we're building a better, more cooperative world.

Why do humans cook? Holidays are celebrated in many ways, but chances are they involve eating, and eating a LOT. Ever wonder why we cook our food? We do it because it tastes good, of course, and because our customs and traditions are...

There's not a lot of tried and true ways to get a rowdy classroom in control, with the exception of the Good Behavior Game. But there's one big caveat as to who it helps.

In Germany, the concept of leisure time, or frei zeit, is a unique one that dates back to the Middle Ages. For Germans, leisure time is synonymous with fulfillment and individual freedom. Germans work the least of all the industrialized...

Determining how better to manage your time is critical. Whether you are trying to balance, work, home, and a family, or if you are just trying to take on a huge task that may seem daunting, time management can help...

Howcast - Learn how to house-train your puppy from dog trainer Robert Haussmann of Dogboy, Inc. in this dog training video from Howcast.

Prof. Mark Wolters is a Teaching Associate Professor of Business Administration at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. He has been a faculty member at the U of I since 2011. He teaches BADM 320:...

Pupil outcome: I can judge and score a debate. Key learning points: - A debate usually has a winning team. - The winning team in a debate can be decided by an audience vote, or a judge, or a panel of judges. - The judges award a score...

Pupil outcome: I can talk about what I and others do together in their free time using the irregular verbs 'dar' and 'querer'. Key learning points: - The suffix '-tion' at the end of an English word is often '-ción' in Spanish; all...

Pupil outcome: I can use a range of present tense verbs, including those with small changes to the stem, to discuss sport and free-time pursuits. Key learning points: - Weak verbs follow a regular pattern of changes in the present tense....

Pupil outcome: I can use the present tense with adverbs of time for future meaning and I can use the BORDER acronym to respond fully and accurately in writing. Key learning points: - Future plans can be expressed by using the present...

Make a good first impression. Learn how to correctly introduce yourself in English.

This video explores the early life of George Washington Carver, born around 1864 in Diamond Grove, Missouri. After a traumatic kidnapping as a baby, Carver was raised by Moses and Susan Carver, who taught him to read and write. Even as...

ESL teachers and ESL students will love this Hobbies Video. Great for online practice, distance learning, asynchronous learning or English classes to teach all about hobbies.

Do you struggle to speak naturally in English? You're not alone! Many students master grammar but struggle with speaking fluently. Today we share tips to that will help you show your fluency on test day and boost your Fluency and...

In this video, we will receive guidance on preparing for the AZ-104 exam related to Microsoft Azure Administrator certification. We will cover the key exam topics, provide study strategies, and recommend resources to help you succeed...

You may not know their names, but the theremin and the wilhelm scream are ubiquitous in horror films. Today, Danielle and special guest Dr. Emily Zarka tell the spooky tales of how these iconic sounds ended up in your favorite movies!

Did your textbook teach you to ask 'what are your hobbies?' Today, find out why you should avoid this and how you can re-frame the question and the answer in English for a much better connection moment.

In this lesson, we’re going to talk about 4 steps to improve your motivation to study English. You’re going to hear some tips for how to manage your motivation and get better results from your English studies. How do you...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NASA chats with the rock band Shinedown about the similarities and importance of mental health for orbiting astronauts, touring band members… and everyone! HWHAP Episode 94.

In this video we look at this question: Qu'est-ce que tu aimes manger ? - What do you like eating? (AQA Theme 1 - Identity and culture, Topic 3 - Media and free time)

Today I’ll teach you IELTS band 9 phrases for work experiences to sound more like a native.







Last week, we talked about band 9 native phrases and vocabulary to describe your academic...

In this lesson, you can learn about part one of the IELTS speaking exam. The IELTS speaking test has three parts. In this class, you can learn in more detail about part one of the speaking exam, how to give better answers,...

IELTS speaking from West Bengal with band 9 fluency, coherence, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This video showcases Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Speaking Section followed by a detailed explanation of the strengths that lead to the...