Jul 8

Why Is North Sentinel Island Totally Off-Limits?

This small island in the Bay of Bengal is home to one of the last uncontacted peoples on the planet -- and they seem to want to keep it that way. Learn how North Sentinel Island has remained independent in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuf ... Show More

9m 41s

Jul 7

How Have Obituaries Changed?

Public death notices about common people are a fairly recent development, and they've changed a lot since their inception. Learn how obituaries went from dry statements to tributes to truth in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/cul ... Show More

8m 20s

Jul 6

BrainStuff Classics: What Is the Mandela Effect?

When many people share a false memory, that's the Mandela Effect in action -- but how does it happen? Learn how our individual brains misremember stuff and how false memories can spread in this classic episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m 35s

Nov 2023

You Down With OED?

The story of the Oxford English Dictionary is really something. From its origin to its crowd-sourced literary quotations. Dive in today to learn all about the best dictionary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47m 52s

Dec 2021

Sound AMERICAN with these US ENGLISH Idioms [21 Expressions with the word LEAVE]

Here are some American idioms to help you sound American. With these US English expressions with the word leave, you'll know how to speak English more fluently and listen more carefully. Knowing English idioms helps boost your English language and communication skills. Some expre ... Show More

7m 8s

Mar 2020

The Definite Article in English

In this video, you will learn: *How to use the definite article in English *Different nouns that use the definite article *See examples of how to properly use it *Avoid common mistakes -- For English classes, click here: https://englishteachermonica.com/english-conversation- ... Show More

10m 52s

Sep 2021

The Oxford English Dictionary (Encore)

In 1844, the Philological Society of London began investigating the creation of a new English dictionary. This initial foray would lead to a dictionary that would be unlike any other dictionary ever created. It would not just give the definition and spelling of a word, but a comp ... Show More

13m 19s

Jun 2024

English in a Minute: 4 ways to use the word 'material'

Listen to Beth explain how to use the word 'material' and then you can use material everyday.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-90 FIND B ... Show More

1m 23s

Jun 2024

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 486

In this podcast episode, discover essential verbs to describe different types of reading. Perfect for English learners aiming to expand their vocabulary and understand how to use these verbs in context. These verbs are crucial for those preparing for proficiency exams like IELTS, ... Show More

10m 57s

May 2024

Computer made with brain cells

Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks.Find the video version of this podcast and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview-2024/unit-1/session-22FIND BBC LEA ... Show More

6m 15s

Sep 2021

English Grammar Lesson | Word Order Matters!

A lot of people aren't aware that the way we construct sentences in English matters. We cannot place words in any order, even when using adjectives to describe people or things. When native speakers hear people use words in the wrong order, it sounds very weird. In this episode, ... Show More

7m 46s

How Will the Oxford Dictionary of Africa...