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The Evolution and Usage of 'Thou' and 'You' in English
This video provides an engaging and informative explanation of the historical usage of "thou", "thee", "thy", and "ye" in the English language. It explores how these words were used in early modern English and their relationship to...
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How To Answer Multiple Choice Questions | Strategies for Finding the Correct Answer | Part 1
Multiple choice test items are found in most standardized tests and multiple choice items can be quite difficult because they are constructed in such a manner that all choices will seem plausible, reasonable, or probable. And there’s a...
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The Origins and Confusing Names of the Turkey
In this video, the speaker explores the origins of the name "Turkey" for the bird native to North America. They explain that the name originated from a misidentification of the bird by Europeans who imported a different bird called the...
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The Evolution of Gender in the English Language
In this video, the speaker discusses the concept of gender in language and how it applies to English. The video provides interesting insights into the evolution of language and the influence of external factors on linguistic development.
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The Fascinating History of Big Numbers
In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating history behind the words we use for large numbers. From the origins of the word "hundred" to the transition from "milliard" to "billion," viewers will learn about the linguistic...
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The Etymology of Traditional Trades
In this video, the teacher explores the etymology of traditional trades and professions. They discuss the origins of words like butcher, baker, candlestick maker, cobbler, carpenter, and blacksmith. The teacher also introduces the...
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Inside the World of Lexicography: Writing and Defining Dictionaries
In this video transcript, Peter Sokolowski, a lexicographer from Merriam-Webster, discusses the process of writing a dictionary and the impact of the internet and artificial intelligence on lexicography. He addresses questions about...
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William Wallace: Real Story & Facial Reconstructions
The video provides a detailed exploration of the life of Sir William Wallace, separating fact from fiction and delving into his role in the Scottish fight for independence. It discusses key events, battles, and alliances that shaped...
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How To Answer Multiple Choice Questions | Strategies for Finding the Correct Answer Part 2
Multiple-choice questions can be tricky because they test your ability to think critically. There are strategies, however, to increase your chances of finding the best answer when taking multiple-choice tests. In this lesson, you'll...
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All About Conditionals: Zero, First, Second, Third, Mixed, & Reduced
In this lesson, you will learn about the zero, first, second, and third conditionals. You will also learn about mixed conditionals and inverted, or reduced, conditionals. You'll also learn how the subjunctive mood is triggered by the...
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When to Use Past Tense to Talk About Present & Future
There are times when it is better to use past tense when talking about the present or the future. This video outlines 4 situations past tense might be preferred.
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ASL Word Order | Topic Comment Sentence Structure
Learn ASL sentence structure with this lesson on Topic Comment. American Sign Language Grammar is just as important as the vocabulary. This lesson is a great start in understanding how to take the signs and words you know and put them in...
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The Mysterious G: Exploring the Origins and Silent Presence in Words
In this video, the teacher explores the presence of the letter "G" in certain words, discussing its origins and purpose.
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The Viking Influence on the English Language
In this video, the speaker explores the impact of the Vikings on the English language. From the words they left behind to the influence on pronouns, verbs, and place names, the Vikings played a significant role in shaping the English...
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Learn How to Read French Words Without Knowing Any French
In this video, the teacher shares three tricks for reading French words without knowing any French. These tricks involve swapping certain letters or accents to make the words resemble their English equivalents. The teacher explains the...
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British English vs. American English: A Tour of Language Differences in a Village
In this video, the speaker takes viewers on a tour of a British village, highlighting the differences between British English and American English. From postboxes and fish and chip shops to buses and pubs, the video showcases various...
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MongoDB Mastering MongoDB for Beginners (Theory and Projects) - Solution (Create Document)
In this video, let's take a look at the solution for our quiz about creating a document. This clip is from the chapter "Basic Create Operation" of the series "MongoDB—Mastering MongoDB for Beginners (Theory and Projects)".In this...
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Double Words: That That | Conjunction, Determiner, Pronoun, or Adverb?
Today we continue our lesson on double words in a sentence. Double words in a sentence look weird at first glance and may even confuse the reader. This certainly is an awkward construction, but today we’ll tackle another pair of double...
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ADVANCED LESSON PART 1: How to Reduce the Adverb Clause
In today’s video we’ll continue with our lesson on Reduced Adverb or Adverbial Clauses. This is an advanced lesson so students will need to be familiar with the present and past participle as well as the perfect aspect of verbs. This...
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6 Types of Subjects: More than a Noun or a Pronoun
When you think of the subject in the sentence, you usually think of a noun or a pronoun. This is because the subject represents what or whom the sentence is about. Understanding and recognizing the subject of the sentence will help you...
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Summer Idioms:Figurative Language to Enrich Your Expressions
Idioms are a form of figurative language that require a critical understanding of the expressions. Not to be taken literally, idioms are analogous to the literal representation they evoke. These eleven summer idioms relate to summer...
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Conjunctive Adverbs: Transition Words, Connectors, Linkers and Interrupters
You probably already know that adverbs are words that modify adjectives, verbs, other adverbs, phrases, and entire sentences. And conjunctive adverbs, also called adverbial conjunctions, connectors, connective adverbs, linkers, linking...
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Multiple Meaning Signs | SEE Sign vs ASL
SEE stands for Signed Exact English. It is used to teach english, not to teach ASL. In this video I compare the 2 and explain the difference through showing you examples of both. 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - ASL is NOT English 0:55 - SEE sign...
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English Plurals: Exploring the Confusion and Origins
In this video, the teacher explains the various reasons behind the unusual plurals in the English language. They discuss the historical origins of plurals, such as old English practices and borrowing from Latin and Greek. The video also...