TED Talks
James Geary: Metaphorically speaking
Aphorism enthusiast and author James Geary waxes on a fascinating fixture of human language: the metaphor. Friend of scribes from Aristotle to Elvis, metaphor can subtly influence the decisions we make, Geary says.
Curated Video
What Does It Mean and What Does It Mean to You?
Mr. Griot introduces the terms denotation and connotation and discusses the literal and implied meanings of words.
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Figures of Speech
Figures of Speech explores figurative language and examines word relationships in context by interpreting statements that contain figures of speech.
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Idioms and Puns
Explore idioms and puns by interpreting literal and figurative meanings.
Curated Video
Satire
“Satire” describes the characteristics and purpose of satirical writing, using examples from British Literature.
Curated Video
Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs
“Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs” is a video that explains the meanings of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Curated Video
Literal versus Figurative
This is the video titled “Literal versus Figurative” which discusses idioms and adages and compares their literal and figurative meanings.
Britlish
Get over (subtitles)
The English phrasal verb ""get over"" has a number of different meanings which can be confusing for students. This video English lesson looks at all of the different uses of the phrasal verb ""get over"", illustrating each use with...
Rachel's English
Idiom "Back Burner" -- How to Use and Pronounce -- American English
Learn how to pronounce and use the idiom "back burner" in American English. Appropriate for casual use, or use at work and in a business setting!
Britlish
Get over (no subtitles)
The English phrasal verb ""get over"" has a number of different meanings which can be confusing for students. This video English lesson looks at all of the different uses of the phrasal verb ""get over"", illustrating each use with...
Rachel's English
Do NOT Say “It’s Hard”!! | ADVANCED English Lesson
In this advanced English lesson we’ll learn how not to say “it’s hard”. There are some many interesting alternatives! This is an advanced English lesson that is both fun and challenging. You’ll learn immediately-useful expressions and...
Curated Video
Important Differences between ‘Expressions’, ‘Idioms’ and ‘Slang’ for IELTS
Today you’ll learn the differences between the terms ‘expressions, ‘idioms’ and ‘slang’.
Curated Video
Common British Idioms but What is an Idiom?
Let's first answer the question 'what is an idiom?' then we will look at the most common British idioms and phrases with meanings and examples. Timestamps and links are below! 0:07 What is an idiom? 1:53 What is figurative language? 2:40...
Crash Course
Crash Course Philosophy #27: Netflix and Chill: Implicature
In this video episode of "Crash Course Philosophy #27: Netflix and Chill: Implicature," Hank explores some of the things that complicate meaning and how we get around that. We'll explain conversational implicature, the cooperative...