Be Smart
Why OOH Sounds Different Than AHH
Human language is an incredible thing: a combination of mouth sounds that we combine into words, sentences, poems, and constitutions. They carry meaning, emotion, and power. But underneath it all, language is really just physics. In this...
SciShow
Fairies, Goblins, and Pirates: A Fantastic Quiz Show
Alexis Stempien, one of SciShow’s script editors, faces off against Hank as they try to answer science questions about some fantastical topics!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Evolution's great mystery: Language | Michael Corballis
What we call language is something more specific than communication. Language is about sharing what's in our minds: stories, opinions, questions, the past or future, imagined times or places, ideas. It is fundamentally open-ended, and...
Rachel's English
Speaking English: Simple Exercises for a PERFECT American Accent
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...
Curated Video
The Science of Vocal Mimicry: Exploring Voice Modulation and Imitation
Dive into the fascinating world of voice modulation and imitation as Erza, a young singing prodigy, and Martin Dubé, a master imitator, showcase their unique vocal talents. Learn about the scientific principles behind voice control, from...
Curated Video
Is "R" a Vowel?
There's a good argument that the letter R is, at least sometimes, not a consonant at all, but a vowel. Does that mean your 1st grade teacher was lying to you? Not exactly. R is an incredibly weird letter, with so many different sounds...
Rachel's English
Challenge Result - placement
Do you want your English to sound more American? IT'S ALL ABOUT PLACEMENT. Are you confused about why your spoken English doesn’t sound native (even though you’re fluent)? Are you looking for training in the American English accent?...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Unlocking the Secrets of the Human Vocal Tract: Our Unique Superpower
In this video, we explore the unique aspects of the human vocal tract that enable us to speak and communicate complex ideas. The human vocal tract has evolved to have a flat face, a curved tongue, and an L-shaped Supra Laryngeal Vocal...
Physics Girl
Singing this Note is IMPOSSIBLE!
Try to sing the impossible note! Singers try to sing into a pipe, and find certain notes are impossible to sing, even for professionals. WHY?! More facts: Most objects have a number of different resonant frequencies. The first resonance...