TED Talks
TED: How to speak so that people want to listen | Julian Treasure
Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking -- from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to...
Curated Video
Investigate facial expressions in portraits
Pupil outcome: I can identify and describe different facial expressions in portraits and their emotional impact. Key learning points: - Facial expressions convey emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and surprise. - Artists use...
Curated Video
Generating vocabulary for a diary entry based on 'Into the Forest'
Pupil outcome: I can generate precise vocabulary for a diary entry based on ‘Into the Forest’. Key learning points: - A diary entry recounts experiences chronologically and expresses emotions, thoughts and feelings. - Exaggeration is...
Curated Video
Generating phrases for a persuasive advert
Pupil outcome: I can develop persuasive phrases using exaggeration. Key learning points: - Exaggeration is a key feature of persuasive adverts. - Comparatives and superlatives are techniques used to exaggerate and persuade. -...
Curated Video
Planning the resolution of 'The Iron Man'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the resolution of 'The Iron Man'. Key learning points: - The purpose of the resolution is to resolve the problem encountered in the story and allow readers to reflect. - In the resolution, Hogarth leads the Iron...
Curated Video
Generating vocabulary for a persuasive advert
Pupil outcome: I can generate vocabulary for a persuasive advert. Key learning points: - Using a range of adjectives and nouns is important when describing a product in a persuasive advert. - Using a range of synonyms for the product...
Curated Video
Writing the resolution of 'The Iron Man'.
Pupil outcome: I can write the resolution of 'The Iron Man'. Key learning points: - In the resolution, the Iron Man finds a new home in a metal scrapyard and he no longer needs the farmers’ machinery. - Exaggeration is a key part of...
Curated Video
Writing the opening of a diary entry based on 'Into the Forest'
Pupil outcome: I can write the opening of a diary entry based on ‘Into the Forest’. Key learning points: - The recount in a diary entry is written mainly in the past tense. - The present perfect tense shows unfinished past actions or...
Curated Video
JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - The Difference Between Var and Let in JavaScript - ES6
In this video, you will learn about the difference between “var†and “let†in JavaScript, which are two ways to declare variables. You will explore how these keywords behave in different contexts and learn about the scoping rules...
Wonderscape
Hyperbole: The Art of Exaggeration in Literature
This video unpacks hyperbole, a figure of speech that uses intentional exaggeration for emphasis or humor. It demonstrates hyperbole's widespread use in literature, referencing works by Mark Twain and Lewis Carroll, and includes an...
Curated Video
Figures of Speech
Figures of Speech explores figurative language and examines word relationships in context by interpreting statements that contain figures of speech.
Jabzy
The Monkey that Changed the World | Greco-Turkish War, Greek Genocide, Greek Empire, Megali Idea
The Monkey that Changed the World | Greco-Turkish War, Greek Genocide, Greek Empire, Megali Idea
Seven Dimensions
Lies and Exaggeration
In this video, the speaker discusses the different reasons why people lie, ranging from small white lies to larger lies that are meant to enhance one's image. They also mention that people are not always good at detecting lies and that...
Curated Video
Speaking Strategy: Going to Extremes to Increase Scores
Today you’ll learn 3 ways you can exaggerate and extremely impress on your IELTS Speaking Exam.
Curated Video
The Perfect Hyperbole for IELTS Speaking and Writing
Today you’ll find out how to use hyperbole with the adverb “catastrophically” on the IELTS exam.
Seven Dimensions
The Complexity of Lies: Uncovering Deception and Its Consequences
In this video, the speaker discusses the different reasons why people lie and the various conditions that may lead to lying. They explore both small lies, such as white lies to spare someone's feelings, and larger lies, like exaggerating...
Englishing
ESL - Literary Devices 2 (Alliteration, Imagery, Oxymoron, Hyperbole and Symbolism)
This is the second video lesson on literary devices. Mr. P. has published another video on literary devices on metaphors, simile, personification and onomatopoeia. In this video lesson, Mr. P. will discuss alliteration, imagery,...
Curated Video
Giant sinkhole attracting big crowds in Nova Scotia
A giant sinkhole in Oxford appears to have stopped growing. But that hasn't stopped curious visitors from flocking to the Nova Scotia town for a look.
Bloomberg
German Business Outlook Improves as Economy Shrinks
Clemens Fuest, president at Ifo Institute, discusses the latest reading of German business confidence with Kriti Gupta on "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua."
Bloomberg
Citi Private Bank's Wieting Sees a Good Environment for Investors
Feb.26 -- Steven Wieting, global chief strategist at Citi Private Bank, discusses volatility and the outlook for markets. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Curated Video
Romantic drama with classic designs from Monique Lhuillier's bridal collection
SHOTLIST:RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTSCOMMERCIAL MUSIC, MUSIC VIDEO AND OR PERFORMANCES, MUST BE CLEARED ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN LOCAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND COPYRIGHT AGREEMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICABLE COLLECTING SOCIETY. CLIENTS PLEASE...
Bloomberg
Lardy Says Xi 'Doesn't Want to Pay Too High a Price' for an Agreement
Jun.28 -- Nicholas Lardy, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, discusses outlook for the G-20 meeting and China's point of view on trade with the U.S. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and David Westin...
Bloomberg
Royal Academy of China's Wren on Geopolitics
Digby Wren, Special Senior Adviser of International Relations Institute at Royal Academy of China, discusses the latest China-US tensions. He says deglobalization is not happening, but competition in strategic areas will continue to play...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Under and Overstatement
This is, bar none, the greatest video Khan Academy has ever made, although I may be slightly overstating that. Learn how to master this style by following along.