Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "don't cry over spilled milk" using context clues. She emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of individual words, but rather require an...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Dress for a Speech
How should I dress for this speech? We'll ask 7 guest experts about how we should dress (and think about our appearance) for public speaking and presentation situations.
Intelligence Squared
Racism against Muslims in Europe
The debate "Europe is failing its Muslims" took place on February 23rd at Cadogan Hall in London, in association with BBC World News and the British Council. IQ2 Debate: "Europe is failing its Muslims" - Summing up and results. (6 of 6)
All Ears English
All Ears English Podcast 1471: How you Can Help Create Language Justice with Jamila Ball
All Ears English Podcast 1471: How you Can Help Create Language Justice with Jamila Ball
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Rhetorical Devices For Persuasion
These Top 10 Rhetorical Devices for Persuasion and Public Speaking will enhance the persuasiveness of your speeches. These are also called Rhetorical Techniques or Literary Devices or that writers use in speeches and writing to enhance...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Discussion and Q&A: What Can Economists Know? 5/5
Discussion and Q&A at the panel entitled "What Can Economists Know: Rethinking the Foundations of Economic Understanding at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's (INET) Paradigm Lost Conference in Berlin. April 12, 2012. #inetberlin
Curated Video
The Language of Color
This video explores how the perception of color varies among individuals and cultures. It highlights the influence of language and cultural associations on our interpretation of colors. By examining different languages and their unique...
Curated Video
The History and Function of Microphones
Microphones are essential for capturing and transmitting sound, allowing for communication in various forms of media and entertainment. Dynamic microphones are durable and suitable for live applications, while condenser microphones are...
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: Putting Things on the Back Burner
In this video transcript, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to put on the back burner" using context clues. The teacher emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the individual words and encourages students...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Draw Attention in a Presentation: 5 Worst Attention Grabbers
There's an art to presentation attention grabbers. Here are 5 bad ways to start a presentation. "Attention getters" or "attention grabbers" are supposed to do what they say, draw people in. Instead, these five openings distract listeners...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Welcome Address & Introductory Remarks
Ceyla Pazarbasioglu & Signe Krogstrup start the day at Finance & Society 2015.
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
In this video lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "a wolf in sheep's clothing" by using context clues. The teacher explains how idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of individual words and provides...
TLDR News
What is the Role of the Speaker? - TLDR Explains
In recent weeks the Speaker of the House of Commons (John Bercow) has managed to gain a somewhat cult following. But beyond being an ideal meme, what is the actual role of the speaker? In this video we discuss what the speaker does,...
Curated Video
What 2 Things Decrease Your IELTS Listening Score?
Today we talk about 2 things that decrease your IELTS Listening score, and how to improve your listening preparation.
Curated Video
City Winery's Journey: Overcoming Adversity and Defining Chutzpah with Selfish Philanthropy
The video is a presentation given by a business owner, Michael Dorf, about his company, City Winery. He discusses their initial business plan of selling barrels of wine to bankers, which failed due to the financial crisis, and how they...
Curated Video
You Can Understand Me Why Not the IELTS Listening Test
Today I’ll talk about why you may not understand the IELTS Listening Test.
Curated Video
Types of Speakers and How They Work
This video explains how speakers convert electrical signals into sound waves through the movement of a coil and diaphragm. It also mentions various types of speakers, from large ones used in theaters to smaller ones found in everyday...
Curated Video
The Mechanics of Headphones
Headphones work by converting electrical signals into sound waves through the use of an electromagnet and a cone. The diaphragm cone inside the driver assembly vibrates when triggered by an alternating current, creating sound waves that...
Science360
What effect does your spoken dialect have in court?
We asked John Rickford, Professor of Linguistics and the Humanities at Stanford University, what effect does your spoken dialect have in court?
Curated Video
Protecting and Maintaining Your Hearing
In this video, the speaker conducts a tone quiz to test the viewer's hearing ability. They explain that as people age, they may experience age-related hearing loss, which is a normal and gradual process. The video emphasizes the...
Curated Video
South by Southwest: The Ultimate Music, Film, and Technology Festival
South by Southwest started as a weekend music festival, but it has grown to become a 10-day event. Learn about it has evolved into a multi-faceted event featuring conferences, panels, workshops, film screenings, and performances by both...
National Parks Service
Introduction by Ranger Karen
Ranger Karen Amstutz introduces the Parsons Lodge and Jay Leeming.
Physics Girl
Experiments with $100,000+ Speakers
Join Physics Girl and PBS Digital Studios' new show SoundField as they experiment with giant $100,000 speakers and aim them at your body parts looking for resonance, at oobleck, at googly eyes, and at candles to explore the physics of...