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Kasogonagá: Sky Deity and Absolute Cutie
A sky deity falling from the sky sounds bad, right? Not if it’s the Kasogonagá! From the mythology of the Toba peoples of South America, this god of lightning, thunder, and rain appears as a small, hairy anteater-like creature and needs...
Curated Video
Comparing Elements of Plot
“Comparing Elements of Plot” discusses the five elements of a plot and explains how each can be used when comparing and contrasting two folktales from different cultures.
The Learning Depot
How Authors Describe Characters: Direct vs Indirect Characterization
When taking a reading comprehension test, have you ever been stumped by a question asking about how the author or another character feels about a specific character? Or perhaps when reading a novel or story, you’re somewhat confused...
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How To Reduce the Adverb Clause (free PDF)
This lesson is an introduction to reducing adverb or adverbial clauses. There may be times when you will want to reduce the adverb clause. The reduced adverb clause is especially used in formal writing by adding variety to your sentence...
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Passive Causative Verbs ~ Advanced English Grammar Lesson
In today's lesson, you'll learn about passive causative construction. This is an advanced lesson, so please watch the previous lesson on the active causative. • Causative Verbs ~... There are times when the passive causative is...
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Causative Verbs ~ Advanced English Grammar Lesson
Today, you’ll learn how we define true causative verbs The causative verb structure of the sentence The Causative verb structure of the sentence. (Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative) Using modals with the causative structure The...
Curated Video
How to Remarkably Communicate About Your Culture
Today you’ll learn a simple and fun activity that will improve your ability to communicate about your culture on your next IELTS Exam. We were discussing writing fluency. Everyone talks about speaking fluency, but writing fluency is also...
Step Back History
What is a Leprechaun?
The Leprechaun is an iconic creature representing Ireland, and St. Patrick's day. This episode of Know Your Fantasy we ask what is a leprechaun?
Englishing
ESL - What are Myths?
What is a myth, legend and folktale?. In this video, Mr. P. will find the answers to that question. He will also provide clear explanations on the difference between creation and heroic myths. This lesson is designed for intermediate...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did you Know? Greek Mythology
Learn more about the mythology, legends, and folktales of ancient Greece.
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Kidoons: Brementown Musicians
The story is read aloud page by page. The illustrations are simple and colorful. The vocabulary is for advanced English language learners, or native speakers. Click on the French flag or Italian flag to hear and read the story in those...