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News TED Conferences TED’s updated iOS app lets you control download setting, get push notifications Thanks to your feedback and suggestions, we’ve made a few tweaks in our latest iOS app (Version 2.1.1) that will help you view videos more easily, share them more widely and just generally be in the know about the latest talks.+You can control your download setting and video qualityWe know you’re always on the go with your devices, so we’re giving you a choice on video quality. If you are on a cellular network and want to watch a talk quickly, you can select SD for faster playback and download. By default, downloads happen over wi-fi. Data usage can be expensive for some fans — and we’re respecting that. For those with unlimited data plans, you can permit downloading of talks over the cellular network.Pro tip: These options will be found in “Settings” panel on your phone. Set the video quality to HD to get the higher quality video and send it to your TV via AirPlay.+ You can get push notificationsWith our updated app, you’ll be able to know when a new TED Talk is available instantly through a brief, opt-in notification on your home screen. A huge thanks and shout-out to Push IO, whose in-kind donation made this possible.+You can download audio versions of TED TalksA feature you may not have noticed that we’ve improved with this version: The option to listen to audio only. Not all of the most recent talks have audio versions, but we’re working to ensure that this option is available to our entire library.Stay tuned for more news! We’re constantly improving and innovating to make sure you get the best iOS app experience.

Do you have a big presentation coming up for work? Are you just looking to learn a new skill? You don’t have to be a naturally charismatic orator to tell compelling stories, but a few tips can go a long way to help you share your ideas in the most engaging way possible. These TED Talks will help you get prepared and start mastering the art of communicating effectively:Why you should watch itWhat if there was a TED Talk on how to give a TED Talk? Well, there is. In this Talk, TED’s head curator helps you understand the secret ingredients to a TED Talk and how you can use those ingredients when developing your own talk or presentation.Why you should watch itIf just the thought of standing in front of people makes your hands feel clammy and your mouth dry, this Talk is for you. In this funny Talk, singer-songwriter Joe Kowan shares his personal story of how he deals with stage fright and is able to sing in front of people every night.Why you should watch itYou’ve got something important to say, but how do you make sure people are actually listening? In this Talk, Julian Treasure, an expert on sounds, demonstrates how you can achieve powerful speaking by using vocal exercises and tips.Why you should watch itWhat do Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech and Steve Jobs’ iPhone launch keynote have in common? According to this Talk: The structure of their speech. Watch now to

Ted Talk Lessons – One of the best ways to learn English is by watching videos. Students can improve their listening skills, vocabulary, and learn a lot of interesting facts. For teachers, it is a great resource for making the class more dynamic and interesting. All of our Ted Talk lessons use short videos, which is ideal for the classroom and also for self-studying students. More coming soon! Check back later or follow our Facebook Page for updates!TED Lesson: How playing instruments benefits your brainDownload the PDF lessons below:Please like and share!www.facebook.com/ESLfriend/TED Lesson: The science of stage fright (and how to overcome it)Download the PDF lessons below:Please like and share!www.facebook.com/ESLfriend/TED Lesson: Would you sacrifice one person to save five?Download the PDF lessons below:Please like and share!www.facebook.com/ESLfriend/TED Lesson: There may be extraterrrestrial life in our solar systemDownload the PDF lessons below:Please like and share!www.facebook.com/ESLfriend/More coming soon! Check back later or follow our Facebook Page for updates!Please share and like us:

Part 1 of TED Radio Hour episode Who counts as a significant other?Friendship often takes a back seat to romance, but does it have to? Journalist Rhaina Cohen shares stories of people who have made friendship their top priority—and how you can too.About Rhaina Cohen Rhaina Cohen is a producer and editor for NPR's documentary podcast Embedded. She is the author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life With Friendship at the Center, a nonfiction book exploring close friendships. Her writing on social connection has been published in The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post and other outlets. She previously worked on the podcasts Hidden Brain and Invisibilia.This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by Katie Monteleone and edited by Sanaz Meshkinpour. You can follow us on Facebook @TEDRadioHour and email us at [email protected] Resources Related TED Bio: Rhaina CohenRelated TED Talk: How to live a meaningful lifeRelated TED Talk: The secret to making new friends as an adultRelated NPR Links The Sunday Story: More than friendsLife Kit: Making friends is easy when you're young, but it can be harder as you ageLife Kit: Friendships Change. Here's How To Deal Copyright 2025 NPR

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