Skip to Main Content

Preliminary English Advanced: Video

Conflicting Perspectives

TED Talks

TED has some interesting and relevant content.  Try using one or two of the following keywords when you search the site:

Conflict, perspective, lies, misconception, reality, fake news.

Here is one example: Why you think you're right - even when you're wrong

Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs — or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France.

TED - Ed

How miscommunication happens

Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better.

 

Use ClickView to see documentaries, tv shows and movies.

To login use your student number & email as your username: studentnumber@oxley.nsw.edu.au