The British Empire spread across the world starting in the late sixteenth century, bringing back many new words and phrases that were introduced into the English language.

Nicole Williams goes through a couple of items you should include when writing your resume, as well as some things that are simply overrated.

Sigrid introduces her series on English pronunciation and tells us why there isn't always just one "right" way to pronounce words.

Richard Williams, better known by his stage name Prince Ea, is an American spoken word artist, poet, rapper, and filmmaker. He formed the "Make 'SMART' Cool" movement in 2009, which is dedicated to promoting the ideals of education, intelligence, unity, and creativity through hip hop.

Getting some perspective can be key in assessing your interview skills. Nicole Williams suggests having someone film you so that you can see what you should work on.

In the 17th Century, scientific research influenced the invention of English words relating to physics, chemistry, and anatomy.

Rachel takes us through different ways of pronouncing the "you" in the phrase "Nice to meet you," and introduces us to a new friend of hers.

Have you ever been unsure as to how elections work in the US on a federal and state level? This video explains it all.

Rachel gives some helpful tips on sounding more like a native speaker when you introduce yourself in English.

Presenting yourself in an interview is tricky. This video is a reminder to think about the things you say from the point of view of the interviewer. What you say is not necessarily what they hear!

Join Minoo and Rachel, who each have their own YouTube channel devoted to improving English pronunciation, as they come together to compare British and American English pronunciation.

For the body and the mind: Try out some knee exercises and learn some new vocabulary related to posture and fitness. Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered why English seems to have roots in so many different languages? Here is a look at what words the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings brought to the English language.

The cover letter is an essential document when submitting a job application. Here you can learn about what function a cover letter should serve.

Learn the most important things to keep in mind when working on your resume for job applications.