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B2 Upper Intermediate English 5:31 722 words Educational

This is what happens in your brain when you can’t recall a word - Cella Wright

TED-Ed · 925,181 views · Added 5 months ago

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This educational video explores the 'tip-of-the-tongue' phenomenon — that frustrating feeling when you almost remember a word but cannot quite retrieve it. Learners will gain vocabulary from psycholinguistics and cognitive science — such as 'word retrieval,' 'anterior cingulate,' 'proper nouns,' and 'cueing' — while learning about how the brain organizes language and what factors affect memory recall.

Learning Stats

B2

CEFR Level

722

Total Words

346

Unique Words

6/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 48%

Key Vocabulary (16)

tongue B1 noun

The fleshy muscular organ in the mouth of a mammal, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and articulating speech. It can also refer to a specific language or a person's style of speaking.

tip A1 noun

A tip is a small amount of extra money given to someone like a waiter or driver to thank them for good service. It can also refer to a useful piece of advice or information that helps you do something better.

word A1 noun

A word is a single unit of language that has a specific meaning and can be spoken or written. It is the basic building block used to create phrases and sentences in communication.

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