Stress isn’t always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you’re playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it’s continuous, it actually begins to change your brain. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes.

What are the advantages of having bilingual or multilingual brain? Mia Nacamulli explains the different types of bilingual brains and comments on the benefits of bilingualism.

There are thousands of languages spoken around the world — and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of languages that suggest the answer is a resounding yes.

Susan Cain delivers this TED talk based on her book "The Power of Introverts". Watch the video and answer the questions.

In this video lesson you will practise your listening skills and learn about how the use of plastic is a big problem to the environment. 

Do you know what nano technology and nanofood are? Watch the following video and learn about it! Improve your listening skills at the same time too, 

Madonna delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech addressing sexism, misogyny, and feminism, in the music industry at Billboard Women In Music 2016. Watch the video and do the activities.

We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi is an adaptation from the TED talk she gave in 2013. She shares her experiences as an African feminist and reflects on gender construction. 

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a business and self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey. Covey presents an approach to being effective in attaining goals. The following video summarises the 7 habits. Practise your listening and learn about the book.

US First Lady Michelle Obama gives a speech on educating girls worldwide at the World Innovation Summit for Education 2015.

The UK is full of music festivals during the summer. Let's learn about them with this activity taken from the British Council website.

Justin Timberlake sits down for a conversation on Oprah's TV show Master Class. Watch the video and practise your English!

A song by Bruno Mars, Just the way you are. 

Have you ever made plans for your winter break? Did they all come true? What about New Year's Resolutions? Do you usually make them? Do you stick to them?