Hip Hughes History
3 Steps to a Better History Essay
The basics to putting together a strong history essay.
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High School Mindset Part 1: Thrive Not Just Survive Your School Year | In Control Series
Welcome to the High School Mindset, a new series from In Control! This episode provides a head start to middle schoolers preparing to navigate the exciting yet challenging world of high school. Our host offers practical insights on how...
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Resurrecting Medieval Words
In this video, the teacher introduces viewers to a collection of wonderful medieval words that have been lost to time. They discuss the meanings and origins of these words, and the teacher shares their thoughts on whether or not these...
Vlogbrothers
Vital Status Report from NYC
In which Hank mostly goofs off with friends in New York. But, of course, there's a good bit of Paper Towns talk as well.
Vlogbrothers
The Most Popular Word in the World
Is OK the most popular word in the world? That depends on how you look at it. It's been argued that it's the most /spoken/ word in the world, but I have to call BS on that. The most spoken word has got to be "the" or "I" or the...
Vlogbrothers
On Prepositions
Or possibly IN prepositions. In which John discusses the maddening prepositions of English, and what they say and don't about where and how we live.
Religion for Breakfast
What was the REAL Name of Jesus?
What was the actual name of Jesus? Many people know that Jesus's actual Aramaic name was something like: Yeshua. But that is only partially correct. The answer is a little bit more complicated because the final syllable in the original...
Religion for Breakfast
The Real Meaning of Yin & Yang
Explore the concept of Yin and Yang - the ancient Chinese philosophy that highlights the balance of opposing forces in the universe. In this video, we'll delve into the meaning of Yin and Yang, how they are represented in the famous...
Religion for Breakfast
The Origin of the Quran’s Name for Jesus
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Oxford Comma
America Teaches Haiku WRONG
While the United States of America's education system is vast and varied, there is little doubt that, as a whole, it teaches some half truths. Considering how little non-western literature American students read, these misconceptions can...
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ASL Sentence Structure Explained | American Sign Language for Beginners
Today we're teaching you everything you need to know about ASL sentence structure. By the end of the video today you should be able to take a phrase in English and translate it to ASL! We cover 4 areas of ASL Sentence structure 1....
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Exploring the Revival of the Cornish Language
English is not the only indigenous language to England. There is also the Celtic language of Cornish, spoken in beautiful Cornwall. Let me tell you a little bit about it.
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Lost Letters of the English Alphabet: A Journey Through Forgotten Characters
In this video, the teacher discusses nine letters that have been lost from the English alphabet over time. The video provides interesting insights into the history of the English language and invites viewers to share their thoughts on...
The Learning Depot
Elements of Literary Fiction: Characters, Setting, Plot, Theme, and Point of View
Literary elements are the technical components in all narrative stories. They are the universal and essential elements of all narrative fiction. And all are integral to creating the basic structure of a story in an engaging, compelling,...
The Learning Depot
How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...
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Decoding German: Tricks to Understand the Language
In this video, the speaker shares some simple tricks to help English speakers understand German words without prior knowledge of the language. By swapping certain letters and sounds, such as D for TH and T for D, similarities between...
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The History of Silent Letters
In this video, the speaker explores the presence of silent letters in English words, specifically focusing on the silent K and H. The historical origins of these silent letters are explained, tracing back to Old English pronunciation.
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Exploring Ghost Words: Spooky Tales from the Dictionary
In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating world of "ghost words" - words that made it into dictionaries but were never actually used. They discuss the origins and stories behind these ghost words, from Samuel Johnson's mistaken...
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School Signs in ASL | Class Signs
Hey Signers! This is video 1 of 2 covering school signs. In this video specifically we're coving class signs. If you want to be an A+ student, but sure to subscribe to our channel to keep up with all things ASL
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The Power of Anglo-Saxon Words: Exploring English Without Borrowings
In this video, the host explores the concept of "Anglish," a version of the English language stripped of foreign borrowings from Latin, French, and Greek. He discusses the history of English and how the influx of foreign words has shaped...
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Talking While Signing? | Pros and Cons of SimCom
In this video, we'll discuss the differences between American Sign Language (ASL) and simultaneous communication (SimCom). While ASL is a "language" with its own unique grammar and rules, SimCom is a "method" of communication that...
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The Origins of Our Alphabet: A Journey Through Time
In this video, the origins of our alphabet are explored, revealing the fascinating stories behind each letter. From Egyptian hieroglyphs to the Roman and Latin alphabet, the evolution of the letters is traced through various civilizations.
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Exploring the Fascinating World of Palindromes
In this video, the presenter explores the fascinating world of palindromes, words or phrases that read the same forwards and backwards. From the longest palindromic word in English to ancient examples found in Pompeii, the video...
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Exploring the Origins of the Months
In this video, we explore the origins of the names of the months and their meanings. From January, named after the Roman God Janice, to December, known as after Yule or after a yaola in Old English, we uncover the fascinating history...