English is a confusing language for many reasons. But the irregular verbs might be the most confusing part. Why is "told" the past tense of "tell" but "smold" isn't the past tense of "smell"? It turns out that the study of irregular...

While working with kids who have trouble speaking, Ajit Narayanan sketched out a way to think about language in pictures, to relate words and concepts in "maps." The idea now powers the FreeSpeech app, which can help nonverbal people...

In this insightful video lesson, we delve into the art of constructing consistent and engaging sentences that captivate readers from start to finish. Whether you're a seasoned writer looking to refine your skills or a budding wordsmith...

Avoid common grammatical errors, ensuring your resume presents you as a meticulous and professional candidate.

This video provides a concise and engaging explanation of how tense shifts can disrupt the flow of an essay and confuse readers. By using the analogy of verbs as time travelers, the teacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining...

In this video, we look at 7 of the most common mistakes English learners make – and how to avoid them!Number 1: Confusing ‘do’ and ‘make’Number 2: The Prepositions ‘in’, ‘on’ and ‘at’Number 3: Word Order in QuestionsNumber 4: Using Past...

Pupil outcome: I can write a recount about a school trip. Key learning points: - A recount is written in the past tense. - A recount is written in chronological order and will use fronted adverbials of time. - A recount is written in the...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first entry of Florence Nightingale's diary. Key learning points: - Perspective is the way someone thinks, feels or sees something. - Writing in a diary will mostly be in the past tense. - A diary entry...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a recount written about a school trip. Key learning points: - When we are recounting, the information we are sharing with someone is called a recount. - A recount is written in the first...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words with 'wr' representing the 'r' phoneme. Key learning points: - 'wr' can be a representation of the 'r' phoneme. - The representation 'wr' is usually found at the start of a word. - Words connected in word...

Pupil outcome: I can apply three new spellings for the 'igh' phoneme: 'ie', 'y' and 'i'. Key learning points: - ‘y’ is the most common representation of the 'igh' phoneme when it appears at the end of a word. - ‘i’ is a representation of...

Pupil outcome: I can apply three new spellings for the 'or' phoneme: 'ore', 'ough' and 'a'. Key learning points: - ‘ore’ is a representation of the 'or' phoneme that usually comes at the end of a word. - 'ough' and 'a' are alternative...

Pupil outcome: I can use three new spellings for the 'or' phoneme: 'ore', 'ough' and 'a'. Key learning points: - ‘ore’ is a representation of the 'or' phoneme that usually comes at the end of a word, such as more. - 'ough' and 'a' are...

Pupil outcome: I can spell common homophones and understand their meaning. Key learning points: - Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called homophones. - 'There', 'their' and 'they're' are...

Pupil outcome: I can know three new spellings for the 'igh' phoneme: 'ie', 'y' and 'i'. Key learning points: - ‘y’ is the most common representation of the 'igh' phoneme when it appears at the end of a word. - ‘i’ is a representation of...

Pupil outcome: I can name some features of a recount. Key learning points: - A recount is a type of writing which retells something that has already happened - Recounts are mostly told in chronological or time order - Recounts are mostly...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the correct spelling of homophones and near-homophones. Key learning points: - Two or more words that almost sound the same but have different meanings and spellings are called near-homophones. - 'Accept'...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a piece of narrative writing, showing the duel from Act III Scene 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Key learning points: - We are planning a narrative retelling of the duel scene in Act III...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse the layout and linguistic features of a diary entry. Key learning points: - The purpose of a diary entry is to recount important experiences and express feelings. - A diary entry has a specific...

Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write part one of a diary entry based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the main body of this diary entry is to describe events, thoughts and feelings in detail. -...

Pupil outcome: I can empathise with a Windrush passenger at different points in their journey, describing my feelings at each point. Key learning points: - Knowing the events we are going to retell really well before we write frees up...

Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the closing of a diary entry based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - The closing is the final paragraph of a piece of writing. - Writers need to shift between past, present and...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the closing of a diary entry based on 'How To Train Your Dragon'. Key learning points: - The closing includes a sign-off from the writer. - The closing includes a summary of key events, thoughts, feelings and...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the different features of a diary entry. Key learning points: - A diary is a personal book where you write about your thoughts, feelings and experiences. - Features are distinctive qualities or...