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27 Nov Monaco: The history and power of the second smallest country in the world – guided video

Posted at 18:26h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Popular Culture, Sport, Vox

How did one of the smallest countries in the world become so goddamn powerful?! This video traces the money back in time to see how Monaco got its immense power and became one of the hottest races on the F1 circuit. Even if you are...

05 Nov Ways Our Data Is Used After We Die – English on Demand – guided video

Posted at 12:33h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Popular Culture, Problem Solving, Psychology, Science, Wired

Is there life after death? The short answer is yes, at least on social media that is! This video raises some really interesting points on «Ways our data is used after death». There are already millions of dead profiles on Facebook so the question is,...

26 Oct How To Be a Good Teacher – guided video

Posted at 10:55h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Complete Lesson Plan, Guided, Guided Video, Management, Other, Popular Culture, Problem Solving, Psychology, The School of Life

What is the difference between a “good” and “bad” teacher? Come to think of it, what is a teacher (apart from the obvious!)? What are the common traits and characteristics? Is it always down to the teacher - are there good and bad students, too?...

18 Oct How Chess Broke YouTube – English on Demand – guided video

Posted at 16:52h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Guided, Guided Video, Other, Popular Culture, Sport

In a world where chess transcends tradition, what fuels its explosive online ascent? How did an ancient game outshine the NBA on YouTube? What magic lies within "The Queen's Gambit" and content creators' grasp? How did Magnus Carlsen bridge chess with fashion and media? What's...

The Royal Family Gets £86M A Year From The British People. Are They Worth It? | True Cost

29 Sep The Royal Family Gets £86M A Year From The British People. Are They Worth It?

Posted at 12:23h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Business Insider, Economics, Popular Culture

Is £86 million a year for a family a cost to a nation or an investment in one?...

29 Sep Why Amsterdam is Building a New Red Light District

Posted at 12:13h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Economics, Other, Popular Culture, Psychology

Can a city rebrand its most controversial neighborhood without erasing what made it famous in the first place?...

29 Sep 11 Of The Most Faked Foods In The World

Posted at 12:03h in B1 - Intermediate, B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Business Insider, Economics, Popular Culture

Do you know what percentage of the olive oil sold in supermarkets actually meets the standard printed on the label?...

29 Sep How Chess Broke YouTube

Posted at 11:50h in B1 - Intermediate, Other, Popular Culture, Sport

How did a 1,500-year-old board game end up beating the NBA on YouTube?...

24 May Mark Rober

Posted at 09:24h in B1 - Intermediate, B2 - Upper-intermediate, Funny, Popular Culture, Science, Technology, Youtube CHANNEL recommendations

The Mark Rober YouTube channel primarily features videos that combine science, engineering, and creativity. Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer, creates engaging and entertaining content that often involves building and testing various inventions and gadgets....

23 May BrainCraft

Posted at 16:12h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Economics, Environment, Management, Politics, Popular Culture, Problem Solving, Psychology, Science, Youtube CHANNEL recommendations

The Braincraft YouTube channel explores the fascinating world of psychology, neuroscience, and human behaviour. The videos often combine scientific research, interviews with experts, and creative visuals to provide insights into how our brains work and how they influence our thoughts, emotions, and actions....