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Flipped learning is an innovative approach that reverses the instruction of a traditional class. Students in a flipped learning classroom gain knowledge, usually by watching educational videos prior to class, which provides more class time for more in-depth discussions and activities. The flipped model was initially integrated into science and math classes and earned its fame with educational videos of Khan Academy. Flipped learning has also been adopted by English teachers, and several studies conclude that flipped learning is an effective way of teaching English as a Second Language. This article aims to analyze recent studies that focus on flipped learning in English language classes and discusses the essential features of good educational videos. The final part is dedicated to a research study conducted at the University of West Bohemia collecting data on students' perceptions of educational videos. The research results will help the author of the study prepare educational videos for a planned flipped Business Course at the University of West Bohemia, which will take place in the summer term of the academic year 2020/2021.

Keywords: flipped learning, flipped classroom, educational videos, blended learning, reversed learning.

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