Distinguishing fact from opinion

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Distinguishing fact from opinion and recognizing when they are well reasoned and well supported are important skills in critical thinking and in reading. Learn how to evaluate when the writer presents weak or strong opinions based on evidence.
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"Critical Reading" (THIS PLAYLIST): • Critical Reading
Critical thinking and reading (introduction): • Critical thinking and ...
Distinguishing fact from opinion: • Distinguishing fact fr...
Analyzing the argument (1/3)... • Analyzing the argument...
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FURTHER READING
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Fact, opinion, false claim, or untested claim? (web article): www.auburn.edu/...
Differentiate between fact and opinion (web page): www.apelslice.c...
How to detect media bias and propaganda (web document): www.criticalth...
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About Literacy: • About Literacy
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FURTHER READING
Fact, opinion, false claim, or untested claim? (web article): www.auburn.edu/...
Differentiate between fact and opinion (web page): www.apelslice.c...
How to detect media bias and propaganda (web document): www.criticalth...
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@matthewgregory6269 4 года назад

Fact: I am paying hundreds of dollars for an online class that links me to these free youtube videos :/

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

I hope RU-vid videos is not all you're getting in return. I mean, instructors take the time to find materials to (hopefully) support their own instruction... Make sure to click the bell button when you subscribe so you don't miss any of the new videos... you'd be getting those "for free." lol Cheers! :D

@visiblepain7676 3 года назад

@@heatherchurch your perspective ?

@crystanieda-jaronsawyers9322 2 года назад

Same here ... Always snap language posted in our assignments 😆 sometimes I get a mix of multiple different videos on topics for that assignment.

@yellowpowr8455 4 года назад

Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this video! This is the first video I came across answering this question that doesn't primarily focus on politics, or is necessarily targeted entirely towards kids.

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Thank you for the great feedback! This is indeed the type of videos I want to produce. (Our plans for world domination are working... Yay!) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! :D

@audreyloftis7958 3 года назад

My teacher brought me here

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Thank your teacher for me for using Snap Language :) I hope you enjoyed it. -- Cheers!

@samrasyed1643 3 года назад

Same here

@johnpatricklaoag7972 3 года назад

omg same

@adamharis6117 3 года назад

Same here

@nabilfallen1002 3 года назад

Lmao same

@islombekabdullaev4692 2 года назад

We sometimes might be deluded by opinions taking them instead of facts, but after watching this video I am fully aware of the difference between facts and opinions. Now, I can firmly say that facts are based on objectivity and verifiability whereas opinions come from subjectivity and judgements. Thank you, teacher, for that piece of knowledge. I've subscribed to your channel.

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

There's some confusion about what "fact" and "true" mean. Something can be presented as a fact at any moment, but it doesn't mean that it is true to reality. This is pretty complicated stuff... but so are human beings and how they thin, right? :) Thanks for watching and supporting the channel

@msmile9528 8 месяцев назад

@@snaplanguage A very good point to underline it under this subject. Probably some (should I say 'most') people accept their feelings and emotions as 'truer' rather than 'subjective opinions'. Even if we say 'that is my opinion' still we don't mean that! :-)

@cyprienmihigo6114 7 лет назад

Excellent: Your teaching design is well set for all intellectual levels. It is not only very explicit, but very well organized. Plz keep up the incredible work. I could not find part2 though , I can't wait to watch it as well.

@snaplanguage 7 лет назад

Hi, Thanks for the very nice commment! This video does not have a "part 2" yet. I had to take a quick break from producing these videos, but... here I am again... getting ready to crank more out! Again, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment :D

@woodlanddove 4 года назад

And thats an opinion

@rashaalhaj854 4 года назад

@@woodlanddove correct LOL :/

@868ibacchus2 4 года назад

@@woodlanddove lol your right

@ThisHandleIsNotAvailable. 4 года назад

Yes. Accessibility is so important for such a fundamental idea.

@joao_guitarrist6591 3 года назад

Im Brazilian, i learned english by videogames, RU-vid videos, but I never crossed paths with those videos, I wish I did, these lessons are good for learning english and to get good at discussing something, +1 subscriber, thanks 🥰

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Oi, Joao. Glad you've found Snap Language! Wow! You must be very self-motivated as you've learned English on your own. I'm a firm believer people can keep learning as long as they stay interested. Keep it up! Cheers!

@joao_guitarrist6591 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage Cheers ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@hulksunil 3 года назад

This guy cleared up my mind so well about this stuff.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Awesome! This guy is happy to hear that. This can be a difficult topic to grasp because of all the gray areas between "fact" and "opinion." I'm glad the video helped clear a few things up. Cheers!

@billperryman6783 4 года назад

This kind of video should be spread widely...especially to those who worship those social media outlets which carry the opinions of those whose 'authority' was acquired 'by hook and by crook' and hold cringeworthy press conferences. But that's just my opinion.

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Thank you! I hope our videos reach a wide audience. Thanks for leaving a well thought out comment. Enjoy the channel! :D

@maiahadi7945 3 года назад

As compliant to my writing course I watched this and other SNAP videos as part of my assignment. I enjoy them very much. Franco is a good presenter.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Thanks, Maia! That's a sweet comment. I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful. :D

@lisabrown1269 6 лет назад

These mini-lessons are life savers! More, please and thank you!

@snaplanguage 6 лет назад

I'm glad you find Snap Language videos helpful! We will continue posting new videos as long as they are being watched and they are helpful to people. :D Thanks for watching and leaving such encouraging feedback!

@johnrainsman6650 Год назад

The title speaks to me. It reminds me of my boss's opinion about me, where she thinks I can't do a shift by myself, when she doesn't even know that for a fact. What do you think? Is it wrong to use your opinion to stop something from happening--especially because you don't believe in someone--when your prediction is based on your opinion, not fact?

@kenziee3012 3 года назад

My English teacher forwarded this so we have a reviewer for our quiz. Thanks alot!

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Awesome! I hope it was very helpful :D

@kem6429 4 года назад

Wish I had Dr. Franco for a professor. That's a fact based on my what I learned from the content in these videos and able to apply them to accomplish my writing tasks. Also, read with a critical mind when examing articles going forward with confidence. Therefore, my opinion is he is a great Instructor.

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Thank you so much for the great compliments, K! I'm glad you're enjoying our videos and thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment! :D

@kristinewood3473 3 года назад

I love this. I've been researching fact vs opinion (vs belief) for my students. I teach ESL adults, so a simple video for kids hasn't satisfied my adult, critical thinking students (they are learning a new language, but often NOT new to critical thinking). However, this conversation is never-ending! My biggest question is this, because we soo quickly reach this issue. What happens (ex, in media when the FACTS are changed? Yes, research, research, research. But what "life-long learner" plan do we share for moving forward with this issue? Yep, I know this is a big one...(& I have thoughts...)

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm glad you found these reading videos which, in fact, were designed for older and adult learners. This can get pretty philosophical quickly, but dealing with changing facts is the nature of trying to understand the world around us. We formulate hypothesis based on prior knowledge, collect evidence, and accept that our findings reveal something factual. Yet, all this is based on the probability that the new evidence we found reveals something (rarely everything) about what we want to understand. As we learn new things, we may have to go back and re-interpret (even discard) previous findings. I think changing facts can be jarring because we let facts become beliefs. It's easier to accept new facts than to change old beliefs. Facts are unemotional; beliefs are at the core of how we see ourselves... if that makes any sense. (Well, I told you it gets pretty philosophical LOL) Thanks again for using the channel with your students. I hope you're enjoying the other videos on the channel

@kristinewood3473 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage An example of what I mean happened in one of my classes. We were reading examples of fact and of opinion. The example was a statement about how many immigrants are allowed into this country per year per "The Immigration and [Naturalize] Act." The amount was 188,000. First, the name was incorrect. It's supposed to be Immigration and [Naturalization] Act of 1952. Then I noted that the amount was incorrect. I suppose that means our capability as citizens must include learning very high critical thinking skills and/or ability to specifically track these details ourselves in independent research. This is not likely in an entire society where education appears not to be accessible equally. Add to that what a help it would be if people could not post information unless it was first verified. but then we have to verify the verifier. An independent verifier appears to be an ultimate goal....One other example would be the way that politicians quote information that is mostly (not all are easily) identifiable as factual. Again, it appears that "misinformation" should not be allowed until it's verified. My goal here is how do I make an accurate decision on who to vote for in order to support my democracy? One moral is: when you lie, you really screw people.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Oh, yes! There's that, too. I think misinformation has always existed. One of my goals when I teach critical thinking in reading is to help students become informed consumers of information. Going straight to the source is one way of doing that but, of course, you don't always have the drive to check everything you read. You can also go to the source and not be able to understand it because it may be too technical. In that case, you should check the source delivering secondhand information. Does it come from a reputable source? Do they have expertise in the area? Are they clearly biased? Do they have a history of good or bad information? One type of discussion I have with my students is, "What source would you take health advice from? A blogger? An official source?..." Another clue my students and I discuss is sensationalism. Is it clickbait? (You can often tell right from the title.) Is the material appealing to emotions? It's interesting that many students end up getting "depressed" about it all and question why you should even read if no one is telling the truth... that is another discussion in an of itself. LOL Thanks again for the intriguing comment.

@amrojjeh 6 лет назад

"Eck's students did better in the course". Shouldn't that be an opinion rather than a fact? The reason why I think it should be an opinion is because it's assuming that the quality of a student's job is based on the student's grade. If it was changed to "Eck's students got a higher grade", then it would have been a fact. Right?

@snaplanguage 6 лет назад

That is a good point, and it is also the message in the video--that fact x opinion is not always as black, so you must analyze each situation carefully. If you define "better" (that is, higher grades), then you would be presenting the information as a fact. It's a fact that students earned "better"/"higher" grades. However, if you say that students who earned better or higher grades are also better students or that they learned better... well, that is arguable. You are presenting the information "as a fact," but you could also argue that grades do not necessarily reflect performance. You are basing an opinion based on the fact that they earned higher grades?... Thanks for watching and leaving an insightful comment! :D

@Queens7208 2 месяца назад

want to. Understand most important to least important 😢😢btw this video was actually so so helpful..❤From Pakistan🇵🇰🇵🇰

@buddhaneosiddhananda8499 Год назад

We need ALL the information to get the right understanding... leave no stone unturned... keep seeking truth... intuition is infallible... you can verify truth only by intuition... the truth shall set you free...😇😇

@snaplanguage Год назад

@Th3_WiseWolf 3 года назад

You are a great help in this era of Online Schooling!

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Online schooling in the era of coronavirus gave the channel a boost, that's for sure. I'm glad people are finding my videos though :D

@barbaranguyen8852 3 года назад

Very good video you really explained it. Thanks!!! I watched another video of yours I believe it was the main idea.

@josephpizzo2357 3 года назад

This video is going to be helpful for my students. (Opinion)

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Glad to hear that! These videos are there to help students... it is great to have an instructor avow for them. Thank you! :D

@t.teatherapy5548 3 года назад

I was looking for materials for teaching my 10 years old boy Facts and Opinions, and later about critical thinking and fallacies. Thank you for making this video. This is very easy to follow. Thank you. Thank you.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

It makes me so happy to know! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind comment! Cheers :D

@racheltrinity3542 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video..It helps my students upon distinguishing from facts and opinion.God bless

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

That's awesome! I'm always happy to know instructors find Snap Language videos! Thanks for the kind feedback :D

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

I'm not sure what level students you teach, but you may want to check out the new channel: Snap Language Learner at ru-vid.com It's a relatively new channel, but I have a whole series on the writing process. I'll keep working on the reading videos there, and hope to start posting other videos soon. I hope you enjoy it! :D

@joelpadual644 3 года назад

This is helpful for those who love seek ideas.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

I hope so! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :D

@MrKlemczak 3 года назад

Wow, amazing. Facts!!!! Creators should watch this video to understand what facts are.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

We're living through an alternative-fact era. 🤔 Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy the other videos on the channel

@SHMH1020 5 лет назад

I like his videos I wish he makes more videos about comprehension and figurative language. English is not my first language, and your videos help me a lot thank you Sir

@padrahudz 4 года назад

I am really I appreciate your teaching design, well explained. Please do more

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! :D

@testa4345 3 года назад

Thank you! About 20 mins from now I will be doing my English Exam and this really helped a lot! wish me luck! (I'll try to reply as soon as possible after the exams)

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

I’m glad it was helpful. Break a leg!

@testa4345 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage Thanks for the video, because of it, I got a decent score in my exam! (28/30)

@Matthew_6.33 7 лет назад

Well explained. Well scripted. Nicely edited. Great video. Interesting channel! ... but will there be some more videos ? :(

@snaplanguage 7 лет назад

John Thank you! And yes! I had to take a break, but I'm already working on the next videos. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned :D

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Hi! Have you been seeing the new videos? Some subscribers have been commenting they're not getting all notification. Here's one of them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FQkF4YYSx6A.html Enjoy :D

@farishajohnson7387 3 года назад

Haaa

@Matthew_6.33 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage I am very rarely on this account, hence my late response. I wasn't subscribed and never turn notifications on, but I will leave a sub, just to keep up with your videos. Thank you for the reply! It reminded me of your channel.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you. I appreciate the support :D

@theresaivy7045 2 года назад

If it comes out of my mouth then it's a fact. All others are just offering their opinions. Simple. Btw, I love this channel and that's a fact.

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

Nice! Thanks for your support. I hope you enjoy the other videos besides the reading-related ones

@sheersockslover2242 2 года назад

I don’t like the taste of apples. vs. I, as a gay man, don’t like women in a romantic way. Are they facts or opinions? Any essential differences between these two statements?

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

These are both presented as facts. To verify the information, I just need to ask you. However, if I asked you why and you told me, for example, "because pears taste better than apples," that would be your opinion. How something tastes is subjective; whether or not you like something is true to someone or not. Thanks for watching and leaving an interesting question. I hope you're enjoying the rest of the channel

@nenestoudemire8575 5 лет назад

great explaining we need more teachers like you

@ogongon5972 4 года назад

Excellent . Thank You For Sharing This Video . I Can Recommend That This Video Helped Me A Lot .

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Awesome! It always makes me happy to hear my videos are helping people. Thanks for watching and for the high praise! :D

@Indicteronomy 2 года назад

While teaching this, I found it necessary to emphasize something that can easily trip my students. Statements that begin with "I / he / they think" or "like" something are facts, not opinions. It presents like an opinion, since "I like hamburgers" is an expression of a subjective feeling, but it is an objective statement about a subjective feeling. Tricky.

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

Indeed! This seems like such a simple topic, but there's nothing simple about it. I'm glad you're teaching it "the right way!" Thanks for leaving a comment. I hope you're enjoying the channel

@buddhaneosiddhananda8499 Год назад

Seek and ye shall find... seek true knowledge... always use discernment... keep meditating... and above all... be of service to others...

@snaplanguage Год назад

These sounds like good principles to live by. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 😎

@Andrew-ex7nx 11 месяцев назад

Main Takeaway - 'An opinion based on fact is still an opinion.'

@snaplanguage 11 месяцев назад

That sound about right! Though a well supported opinion is more relevant than just an opinion. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@ms4s_gaming201 2 года назад

I dont like english but now I think english is fun

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

I love all languages. Each of them has something cool about them Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel.

@tashachavez915 2 года назад

Because they assume to see how professor bee will conquer defeat

@aishwarikmandal 5 лет назад

It was really helpful before my English olympiad

@slime_creeper439 Год назад

It's an opinion that people always say facts but it's a fact that we all have opinions.

@zainraza8398 2 года назад

we have to watch this video to do the final exam in civic's subject. y'know how summer school is :(. But I love the video, well explained!

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

Yeah, summer school isn't always easy. I'm glad the video was helpful. Good luck with your exam.

@ahnafzarif1407 3 года назад

It helped me alot sir! Thank You for make this video.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

You're very welcome. I'm glad to hear you found the video helpful. Check out the other videos on the channel. I hope you enjoy them, too. Cheers :D

@sexc_kenma9090 4 года назад

sneaking in the like and share was very snappy

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Indeed! ;) lol Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@joseisraelasmen4490 3 года назад

Very good video, I liked it. I could really learn something, by the way, my teacher was the one who brought me here, but still really good video

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

That's awesome! I'm glad your teacher found Snap Language and that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to leave such supportive feedback :D

@ampaithammachack1091 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your videos! I was really struggling with these topics and your videos are the first that have helped me. Thank you.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

I'm so glad to hear that! Fact x opinion usually not taught very well in reading because there are so many subtleties and complications. I'm happy to hear the video helped explain this complex topic a little better. Cheers! :D

@ducktou6965 4 года назад

This is why fact based on research is not always facts, but can easily be manipulated into an opinion, aka lobbying.

@eufemiavieira1801 5 лет назад

im just starting my official degree (online) n having challenge with reading and provide critical arguments... I couldnt find suit article or person to talk to but luckily your sequence of videos has been really enhance my understanding... i very much appreciate your kindness to share this with us! bless u

@StrikerSimp 3 года назад

Hence why i dislike movie and series reviews. Those who make these reviews state thier opinions as facts, when in fact, they're opinions!

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

That's an excellent point. I think many reviewers are unaware that they're spewing out a lot of their own biased opinions because they think their word is gospel. LOL Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :D

@halleeeee_246 3 года назад

Thanks for this video it really helps me a lot on answering my modules.😊

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Glad to hear you found it helpful! 😎 Cheers!

@SadiaBibi-ew2rh 2 месяца назад

It was really helpful 😁 thanks sir !

@bayuerasandera9944 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. Helps me to understand the lesson

@Goldenhawk0 7 лет назад

I like the editing! It's very snappy!

@snaplanguage 7 лет назад

Knowledgeable Reaction hence, Snap Language! lol :D - thanks for watching!

@PuteraNadim 4 года назад

I see what u did there

@fatimasaidu8183 7 лет назад

thank you a thousands times,I graded u as d best teacher in world,(opinion)lol ?that shows I truely understood ur lecture. thanks once again, I got what I was looking for

@snaplanguage 7 лет назад

That's great! I'm glad you found what you needed. (That's what motivates me to keep making videos!) Thanks for the kind comment and compliment :D

@mohammedroshan5647 2 года назад

Crisp and clear

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

Awesome! I'm glad you've enjoyed the video. I hope you're enjoying the rest of the channel

@nive4582 23 дня назад

Thank for the help

@dogukankayhan5791 6 лет назад

Great Video! Kudos to you sir, very "snappy" indeed ;)

@snaplanguage 6 лет назад

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it... and found it "snappy!" lol

@blessedhoney8512 2 года назад

This is so useful, thank you.

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Enjoy the channel!

@winniesin1751 7 лет назад

Thank you for teach the reading skill.

@snaplanguage 7 лет назад

You are very welcome! I'm glad the video was useful to you. If you can, please share the channel with others so the channel can grow and we can continue making more videos. :D

@loreleirios7939 3 года назад

So to clarify the statement, "The Earth is flat," is a fact because it is presented as one? So facts can be wrong...?

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Not exactly. “The Earth is flat” is *presented* as a fact… anything presented as a fact can be tested or verified and proved wrong. In this case, it’s a false claim because it was proved wrong a few thousand years ago. Thanks for watching and leaving a question 😎

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Oh, and yes. Something considered a fact today can change when new information is made available.

@kengabrielfabella9841 3 года назад

thank you so much sir it help me for the test

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Glad to hear that! Cheers! :D

@Engycation 3 года назад

Very Nice

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Thank you! I hope you're enjoying the other videos on the channel.

@kevinhaube1907 4 года назад

Ha! You got me with that Professor Ecks (X)

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Professor Ecks is awesome! LOL I hope you're enjoying our videos. Make sure to click the bell button when you subscribe so you don't miss any of the new videos. Cheers! :D

@dontreadmyprofilepicture5074 5 лет назад

Thanks I understood the concept I was really confused

@mikenewton6538 5 лет назад

Opinions mean nothing facts mean everything the problem is converting opinions its hard but every person with an opinion sees it as fact until the opinion dies and they realise the facts

@snaplanguage 5 лет назад

Well, I like to put it as "opinions are worthless unless they are based on facts. Thanks for watching and commenting :D

@snaplanguage 5 лет назад

I'm glad it helped, Lifestyle Paradox. Facts/Opinions are not always very clear-cut, plus instructors sometimes make the distinction too complicated for what it's worth. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. :D

@rashaalhaj854 4 года назад

@@mikenewton6538 u liked ur comment is that an opinion fact?

@amalh4819 7 лет назад

amazing video. Thank you

@snaplanguage 7 лет назад

Thank you for watching. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video.

@farrukhradjabov2797 5 лет назад

intelligent and great character

@snaplanguage 5 лет назад

Thank you for the nice comment :D

@celebrity_rooster7488 3 года назад

Distinguishing fact from opinion aka Distinguishing fact from sucking up to others

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Well, you don't have to be a pushover to have opinions LOL Cheers! :D

@Pearlpablo 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video,this has helped me a lot

@aunairqureshi1710 4 года назад

Thankyou so much this helped me

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

I'm always happy to hear one of our videos helped someone. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! :D

@jamesfive6429 2 года назад

this vid is bussin that's a fact

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

I'll take _bussin_ as a positive lol Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@GhulamMustafa-gf8yn 4 года назад

Sir it's Excellent keep going on

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Thanks for the support, Ghulam! :D

@champakabindigenavile796 4 года назад

very nice it is well explained

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Thank you! 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and leaving such nice feedback :D

@superhamster1157 7 лет назад

Hi thanks for teaching me I love your video

@snaplanguage 7 лет назад

Thank you! I hope you are enjoying the rest of the channel :D

@tashachavez915 2 года назад

Professor bee took it will that he got 8500%

@anv.4614 4 года назад

Thank you Teacher Marc.

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

You are very welcome! :D

@lence2608 3 года назад

gonna send this to some people

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you for that. I hope you're enjoying the other videos on the channel

@landkrist 4 года назад

Hi keep up the good work

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Thank you! I will :D

@ChiragSonne Год назад

🤣😂 Professor Bee hahahah what a funny name

@jamess353 4 года назад

While Snap Language viewers do well in the test or paper and it is factual.

@arthurgopez6998 3 года назад

My teacher also brought me here

@erenyeagerist2436 3 года назад

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Awesome teacher! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Enjoy the rest of the channel!

@bolsasnara3746 2 года назад

but how can one verify that the Earth is flat or not? there’s a lot of critics about the methods used to investigate the shape of the Earth

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

The short answer is that you can verify it in a number of science books. The longer answer is that the shape of celestial bodies is one of those facts that have been proved over and over using different methods. We even have photos of Earth from space, so that's pretty much settled. The critics may have a superficial understanding of the information so that, when they think they have found a hole in the theory, they are actually showing they don't understand the science. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel

@bolsasnara3746 2 года назад

@@snaplanguage Thanks for the answer, although I can’t agree completely with you. Actually there’s no picture of the whole planet because it would be necessary a huge distance to take such photo. At NASA website you’ll find the information that they took many pictures and merge them together to create the photos we see. I’m not saying that Earth is flat, but long time ago it was what most scientists thought. Just “believing in science” or in “science books” would be making the same mistake people did when believe the Earth was flat. There’s probably a lot of fanatics that claim the Earth is flat, but at the same time there’s a lot of fanatics that take for granted whatever “science” claims to be true. Real science though is based on the debate of ideas and should not allow tabus, as Karl Popper said scientific truths are always provisional.

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

You’re welcome!

@neilnatsumi 2 года назад

So the statement, "The Earth is flat," is a fact? Because you can verify it and it's a false claim? Sorry I'm just confused about that part.

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

Not exactly. The statement is *presented* as a fact, which you can verify, and it’s a false claim.

@neilnatsumi 2 года назад

@@snaplanguage Oh what I meant is based on the question, is it a fact or an opinion. So the statement "The Earth is flat" is an opinion?

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

That is being *presented* as a *fact.* By definition, facts are verifiable. When you verify this, you see that, although it is presented as a fact, it is not true. It is a false claim. The key here is that something can be *presented* a fact, yet presenting something as a fact does not mean it is true. May times we think that a fact and the truth are to interchangeable. When analyzing claims, they are not necessarily the same. I can express the following statement as a fact, “the moon is made of cheese.” That doesn’t make it true. :) I hope this clarifies it. Thanks again for watching and commenting 😎

@neilnatsumi Год назад

@@snaplanguage Hello! Coming back again after months, I'm preparing a lesson about this. What if the statement is "This ballpen is helpful" By definition it falls under "Opinion" right?

@NahidAktaryafi 3 года назад

Would you kindly help me to understand one controversial debate! Some people say that provocative dress can be a cause of rape. Is it a fact or an opinion? Please help me.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Hi, thanks for the interesting question. That’s a very complex issue. If you simply look at it simply from a “fact or opinion” perspective, when someone says “provocative dress cause can be a cause of rape,” they are *presenting it as a fact* (though they are hedging, too, if they say it “can be” a cause of rape). However, as I explained in the video, presenting something “as fact” *does not make it true.* People frequently do that in controversial debates; they “present something as a fact” because it sounds convincing, but you must still question whether what’s being presented as a fact is the only possible explanation for something. In the case of tying a person’s dress “causing” rape, it is a way to put the responsibility on the victim. People also say that being drunk can cause you to be raped. If you think about it, if a person is drunk, he or she is defenseless. Yes, getting that drunk is a stupid thing to do, but does that mean that the drunk person gave everyone permission to use their bodies? If I leave money on a table, does it mean anyone can steal it because “I was asking for it?” Or is stealing a crime whether I made it easy for the thief or not? Thanks for watching and, again, thanks for leaving a comment. :D

@NahidAktaryafi 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage Thanks so much for the answer. Brilliant!

@jasondads9509 3 года назад

student "failing" a test. That's an opinion right? Different schools have different opinions in what that should be

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

I'd say that's stated as a fact. If *School A* requires a score of 50 and *School B* requires score of 80, students would still fail the test if they did not reach the minimum score. In this sentence, "The students must be stupid because they failed the test, the first part (stupid) is an opinion, and the second part (failed the test) is a fact. Failing a test does not mean someone is stupid. I hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching :D

@jasondads9509 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage Ah... in think i'm starting to get it now. So an opinion is something that that doesn't logically follow from facts presented. So for example if i say: Failing a test means you are stupid (fact) Student A fail a test. (fact) the that makes the statement "student A is stupid" a fact but if it is stated like: stupid people fail tests (fact) Student A is failed a test(fact) then "Student A is stupid" in this case would be an opinion since it doesn't logically follow. Just because it true that stupid people fail tests does not mean that non-stupid people cannot fail tests

@rhondaroberts368 Год назад

can you do a vid on critical analysis?

@smaranmallojula2138 4 года назад

Thank you for the video it helped me really

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

I'm always happy to hear one of our videos was helpful! Thanks for watching and leaving an awesome comment. I hope you subscribed so you don't miss our videos. :D

@AutisticTransbian04 4 года назад

Someone should send this to the people who say Sonic 06 is factually bad

@beta511ee4 4 года назад

The Perpetuating Party Of Patricks Your point?

@divagirl2409 3 года назад

could you please do a video on cause and correlations

@BluecapMC 3 года назад

hmm if a sentence says "Human will not be able to live long enough to witness the end of our home, Earth" that will be a Fact or opinion?

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

That statement is *PRESENTED as a fact* based on existing evidence, which can be verified. However, you cannot verify whether something will really happen in the future, so you could argue it's someone's veiled opinion being stated as a fact. It would be like saying, "I believe that humans will not be able to live long enough..." where "I believe that" makes it an opinion. So, as it is written, I'd say this is presented as a fact, but it gets into a grey area when you start analyzing what they person is really saying or the person's intended message. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I hope you're enjoying the other videos on the channel

@BluecapMC 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage thank you!

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@slindomkhwanazi3512 3 года назад

To everyone reading this: Just a reminder that Jesus loves you so much dude.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I hope you're enjoying the other videos on the channel

@racquelojeda3705 5 лет назад

Prof. Ecks wow nice thank you so much

@szpoti 3 года назад

What PPT template have to used for this, and other videos?

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Are you saying my reading videos, which I made using Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects look like PowerPoint presentations? LOL 🤷‍♂️

@szpoti 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage Please accept my apologies. My ignorance has asked that question.

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Haha! No problem. Those were some of my first videos, and I think they *are indeed* sort of PowerPoint-ish. I think (hope) I developed a different style in the more recent ones. Cheers! :D

@Teddy143Fresa 5 лет назад

It's it fair to say the an opinion typically deals with the meaning of something?

@adosar5414 6 лет назад

Is false to say I think it is raining when it is raining? E.g. A man stands in the street where it rains with another man.The first man says I think it is raining and the second says it is raining. Are both correct? Also when we say dogs are better than cats we should also say in my opinion or it is obvious? and a last question..my friend didnt come to school but i know that he usually dont come school because he play video games..if i assume that he didnt come in school because of playing video games is a fact or an opinion ?

@KillingAddiction 5 лет назад

"The first man says I think it is raining and the second says it is raining." These are both factual claims because both are either true or false. The first man either does or doesn't think it's raining, because there's no third option (i.e. thinking and, at the same time, not thinking it's raining is a logical contradiction).

@shugipapneja9535 7 лет назад

what a logic!!!

@allgood6760 Год назад

You can have your own beliefs but you can't have your own facts... opinions are like assholes everybody has one! 🤔

@voltz8945 7 лет назад

Prof. Ecks. ..... Smart

@snaplanguage 7 лет назад

Thank you for watching! :D (Glad you liked Prof. Ecks, though many people are not a fan of Professor Bee. :D)

@awadecoco8386 2 года назад

bendiciones la pepo

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

❤️

@adiletbolatkhan8499 2 года назад

@snaplanguage 2 года назад

@mrcloudybear1867 4 года назад

Good video

@snaplanguage 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a nice comment :D

@thebritishnot 3 года назад

Fact: I'm getting better education from watching videos that are free

@snaplanguage 3 года назад

Sorry to hear that. I’ve taught online for many years, and I can tell you it’s no easy feat. I’m glad you’re taking advantage of what’s out there and learning :) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :D

@thebritishnot 3 года назад

@@snaplanguage It's sad really, I mean I pay tens of thousands of PHP (my country currency) And I find a video that teaches better than our English teachers. No hate to them though, they work really hard, but being underpaid affects their quality, love your videos! Keep it up!

@eliasfeleke1 5 лет назад

But, if i (or you or anybody it doesn't matter) verify something to be fact, it will automatically make it subjective not objective. what do you think?

@snaplanguage 5 лет назад

I think I know where you're coming from but, by definition, if something is is verifiable, it is objective; it does not matter who has the information. Thanks for watching and leaving the comment! :D