No matter if you're in school or well past your days in English class, figures of speech are used every day in our lives. From songs and television shows to conversations and advertisements, we often ...

In the English language, direct and indirect speech are essential tools in both written and spoken communication. It enables individuals to express what they others have said with clarity and accuracy ...

An elevator speech is a quick and effective way of getting someone’s attention, and getting them to see things your way. The concept of an elevator pitch is to engage your audience, make your point ...

The role of teamwork in the office environment has become more important over the years. More and more companies and human resources departments put time, energy and financial resources into workshops ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Andrew Carroll talked about the power and significance of presidential speeches throughout U.S. history. This lesson explores historical eras of ...

For 30 years, athletes, coaches and others in the sports world have demonstrated a wide range of emotions while accepting ESPYS. But some speeches have been so powerful, moving or important that the ...

Want the inside scoop on all things awards? Welcome to Letter From the Awards Editor, our series in which Backstage’s Jack Smart takes a look at the latest film and television news, industry trends, ...