TED Talks
TED: The seeds of change helping African farmers grow out of poverty | Andrew Youn
Farmers stand at the center of the world, says Andrew Youn, cofounder of One Acre Fund, an agricultural organization that's empowering sub-Saharan farm families with the loans, seeds, fertilizer and training needed to increase crop...
TED Talks
Anne Curzan: What makes a word "real"?
One could argue that slang words like ‘hangry,’ ‘defriend’ and ‘adorkable’ fill crucial meaning gaps in the English language, even if they don't appear in the dictionary. After all, who actually decides which words make it into those...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How computers translate human language - Ioannis Papachimonas
Is a universal translator possible in real life? We already have many programs that claim to be able to take a word, sentence, or entire book in one language and translate it into almost any other. The reality, however, is a bit more...
Crash Course
Compression: Crash Course Computer Science
So last episode we talked about some basic file formats, but what we didn’t talk about is compression. Often files are way too large to be easily stored on hard drives or transferred over the Internet - the solution, unsurprisingly, is...
TED Talks
TED: Beautiful new words to describe obscure emotions | John Koenig
John Koenig loves finding words that express our unarticulated feelings -- like "lachesism," the hunger for disaster, and "sonder," the realization that everyone else's lives are as complex and unknowable as our own. Here, he meditates...
TED-Ed
Who decides what's in the dictionary? | Ilan Stavans
While the concept of a dictionary dates back to ancient civilizations, the first English dictionary wasn't published until 1604. In the centuries that followed, many more dictionaries were written by individual authors who chose what to...
Curated Video
The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2023 - Part 1 - Antivirus
New ReviewLet's learn about the most popular software used to protect a computer from malware, called an antivirus.
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The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cyber Security 2023 - Part 1 - Brute Force Attacks
New ReviewIn this video, you will learn about a popular method of cyber-attack called the brute force attack.
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Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python - Remove Tags and Lemmatize
New ReviewIn this video, we will look at removing tags or symbols that we do not want to use in our word token development process. We will then lemmatize the word token using the tag map lemmatizer.
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Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python - Word Tokens and Remove ASCII
New ReviewIn this video, you will learn to add word tokens using the normalize function and develop the word token. We are going to use the NLTK.word_tokenize function.
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Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job - Changing Password
New ReviewLearn how to change user passwords in Linux, a basic yet important task for maintaining system security.
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Printed vs. Digital
A video titled "Print vs. Digital" that tells how to use print and digital resources to learn word meanings and etymologies.
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Using Existing Skills
This video reviews how note-taking and annotating can support learning.
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Express Ideas
This video, entitled "Express Ideas," explains how to use precise and concise language in writing.
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Reference Materials
A video titled "Reference Materials" that details resources to use when coming across unfamiliar words.
Oxford Comma
How to Write a Better Hook
In this video we'll look at famous opening lines from great works of nonfiction that you can use to write better essays.
Curated Video
How to Understand Japanese Calligraphy Symbols
Howcast - If you've ever wondered if that tattoo artist lied to you, this guide will help set the record straight.
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How to Become Fluent in a Language
Howcast - It takes persistence and lots of practice, but you can master a new language. Try these tips to get started.
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How to Read Poetry
Howcast - Frightened by Frost? Distressed by Dickinson? Improve your understanding and enjoyment of poetry by following these steps.
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How to Write a Father's Day Poem
Howcast - If you need a gift for dear ol' Dad, give him something that will make him glad. Express your emotions on each line and write him a Father's Day poem that is truly sublime.
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How to Read Philosophy
Howcast - What is real? Where did we come from? What is the difference between right and wrong? Reading philosophy can reaffirm your beliefs or open the door to a new perspective.
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How to Use a Dictionary
Howcast - A dictionary is one of the most valuable tools available for improving your English language skills. Here are some ways to maximize a dictionary's usefulness.
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When to Add "Er" vs. "Est" to a Word
Howcast -Learn when to add "er" versus "est" to a word from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.
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How to Improve Your Vocabulary
If TV cartoons don't provide enough intellectual stimulation, try these tips to improve your vocabulary and impress your friends, or just yourself.