In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American...

Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or...

The official language of Indonesia, Indonesian, is spoken throughout the archipelago and is the language of instruction. The Indonesian word for language is Bahasa, and in-country, the language is commonly referred to as Bahasa...

French is the official language of commerce in France, but English words are permeating business and social conversations. Generational and industry differences impact English usage. Additionally, many young French are also likely to...

In Japan, there are two emergency numbers everyone should know: 110, to contact the police, and 119, to report a fire or request an ambulance. But be mindful that you’ll have to talk in Japanese, which is especially difficult when you’re...

The country of Singapore has four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. Malay is the island’s national or original language. Learn more about the cultural origins of this combination of languages and become acquainted...

The standard dialect of Japanese is spoken throughout the country, although there are some regional differences in accent. English is taught in many schools and is the most common language other than Japanese that is spoken in the...

In this video, we will define a generateResponse() function and define the expected user response from the chatbot.

After Dark

Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads – The Test

Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads – Chapter 2, Part 2

Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads – Chapter 2, Part 1

Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads – Chapter 1, Part 4

Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads – Chapter 1, Part 3

Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads – Chapter 1, Part 2

Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads – Chapter 1, Part 1

Sir Henry Morgan was a notorious 17th-century privateer who raided Spanish ships and cities in the Caribbean. While technically working for the British Crown, his actions often looked a lot like piracy. Known for bold attacks on places...

The story of Pocahontas and John Smith has been told in many ways—some true, others more myth than fact. Pocahontas was a young Powhatan woman who played a complex role in the early interactions between Native Americans and English...

Speaking English with an American accent involves rhythm, pitch and linking. In fact, speaking English involves so many subtle aspects that I’ve spent my entire career teaching it! But all of these facets of the American accent require...

Learning English isn’t easy, but talking to native speakers is a great way to make progress! In this video, you’ll learn how to talk to strangers with confidence in various situations: travel, work, asking for directions. You’ll build...

If you’re working on speaking English more like a native speaker this video is right for you! This is an advanced conversation training lesson that helps you think in English (instead of translating in your head). When you learn about...

Steve Parks, professor of English at the University of Virginia and director of the Democratic Futures Project, believes education should serve two key purposes: teaching academic content and preparing students to be active, democratic...

In this heartfelt reflection, Serbian activist Srdja Popovic shares how mentorship and a lifelong commitment to learning shaped his life. He credits several key figures—including political mentor Zoran Đinđić, musical inspirations Milan...

A video titled "Tone" that explains the use of sensory wording, sentence, structure, and figurative language to convey tone.