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Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German
Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite English words came from? In this video, we explore the fascinating history of word borrowing between German and English. Discover...
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Salem Witch Trials: Unjust Accusations and Executions
This video details the tragic events of the Salem Witch Trials, focusing on key figures like Rebecca Nurse, George Burroughs, and even a child, Dorothy Good. Learn about the controversial accusations, the executions by hanging, and the...
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Understanding Gerrymandering: What It Means and How It Works
This video explores the concept of gerrymandering, explaining how it shapes election districts to favor certain political parties. Learn how the term originated, how redistricting affects representation, and the different types of...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Using Active vs. Passive Voice when Storytelling
The best storytellers speak in an active voice rather than a passive voice. Get some real-time practice and examples that show you how to turn passive sentences into active sentences and watch your stories transport your listeners.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Lead by Example in 4 Ways
How to lead by example in 4 important ways.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Get Rid of Filler Words
Here's how to get rid of filler words such as "um," "uh," "you know," etc. Filler words can be distracting to your audience and can lead to people not absorbing what you're saying. Once we identify that we use filler words and determine...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Ask Better Questions in Conversations
Learn how to ask better questions in conversations. Asking good questions is one of the top secrets to becoming an excellent conversationalist, getting to know people, and discovering the unknown.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Stop Using Filler Words (with Virtual Reality and AI)
Can virtual reality and AI help you stop using filler words? We'll look at Ovation to see how it can help you stop saying "um" and "uh" and do a mini-review of the overall pros and cons of using Ovation to help with your public speaking...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What Can You Do with a Communication Degree?
What can you do with a communication degree? We'll show salary data and 100+ job titles that communication graduates can pursue.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Conflict Management Styles
Look at the Top 5 Conflict Management Styles to see which style you use. Each approach has strengths and weaknesses.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Communicate Clearly and Confidently with Plain Language
Learn how to communicate clearly and confidently using plain language. This is Part 1 (of 5) videos that will teach you concrete communication skills and tips to sound clearer and more confident.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Speak Clearly and Confidently with Logical Main Points
Learn How to Communicate Clearly and Confidently with Logical Main Points.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Speak with Conviction
Learn how to speak with conviction. This is Part 5 of 5 in a series on how to communicate clearly and confidently.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How To Say "I don't know" With Credibility!
At the end of a presentation, you may be asked a question that you don't know the answer to. I'm going to share with you how to respond when you don't know the answer without losing credibility. There are examples for beginners to pros,...
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Maya Angelou’s Later Years and Lasting Legacy
This video explores Maya Angelou’s incredible legacy, from her Emmy-nominated role in Roots to her iconic poem Still I Rise. It highlights her time as a professor, her impactful inauguration poem for President Bill Clinton, and the...
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Samuel Morse and the Invention of Morse Code
This video details Samuel Morse’s collaboration with Leonard Gale and Alfred Vail to develop the first one-wire telegraph. Learn how Morse refined his invention with the creation of Morse Code, a system of dots and dashes that...
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This man can pronounce every word in the dictionary
Discover the champion of pronunciation and the art of words with Jacques Bailly's inspiring journey and wisdom.
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A Female Soldier's True Identity is Discovered
In July 1783, Deborah Sampson, disguised as a male soldier, was part of a contingent sent to Philadelphia to quell a protest by soldiers demanding pay. While there, she fell ill and her true identity was discovered by a doctor, who kept...
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Crazy Deep Fried Food Facts
Weird History Food is getting out the fryer for this one on Fried Foods. People worldwide have enjoyed various fried foods for centuries. Deep-frying is thought to date back to ancient Egyptian times; the process was meant to help...
Weird History
Everything English Borrows From Other Languages
For how often we use the English language every day, few of us take the time to consider where these thousands of words actually came from. Our language was developed in a few different ways. Sometimes, we grabbed loanwords - meaning we...
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Exploring Adverbs in English Grammar
Discover the role of adverbs in enhancing our understanding of verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in sentences. Learn how adverbs provide details on how, when, where, and to what extent actions occur, making language more vivid and...
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Understanding Superlative Adjectives
Dive into the world of superlative adjectives, used for comparing three or more nouns to highlight the highest degree or quality. Learn how to form superlative adjectives by adding "-est" to words, dealing with irregular adjectives, and...
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Understanding Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns
Delve into the basics of English grammar with a focus on contractions and singular possessive pronouns. Learn how to form contractions using "not" and verbs like "to be," and distinguish between similar sounding words such as "it's" (it...
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Mastering Contractions in English Grammar
Explore the world of contractions in English, focusing on those involving the verb "to be" and the word "not." Learn how to shorten phrases like "cannot" to "can't" and "will not" to "won't," using apostrophes to combine words for more...