Best YouTube Channels in Science & Education

3Blue1Brown

Mathematics

Visual explanations of mathematics and the ideas behind formulas.

CrashCourse

Broad subjects · Biology · Psychology · Economics · Philosophy & critical thinking · History

Organized educational series covering a wide range of school and college subjects.

MIT OpenCourseWare

University courses · Mathematics · Physics & engineering · Biology · Economics · Psychology

University lectures and course materials for deeper study.

Veritasium

Physics & engineering

Science explanations built around questions, experiments, and investigation.

SmarterEveryDay

Physics & engineering

Hands-on investigations of engineering and physical phenomena.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Science explainers

Animated science explainers with accompanying source material.

PBS Space Time

Space

Detailed physics and astronomy explanations for curious viewers.

PBS Eons

Natural history

Natural-history explanations spanning evolution and life on Earth.

Numberphile

Mathematics

Conversations and demonstrations that explore mathematical ideas and puzzles.

NileRed

Chemistry

Chemistry demonstrations that follow experiments from a question to a visible result.

Laboratory demonstrations can be hazardous and are not home activities.

Amoeba Sisters

Biology

Animated explanations of cells, genetics and other introductory biology topics, with an organised learning playlist.

Primarily school-level biology; use the learning playlist for a starting sequence.

Nick Zentner

Geology

Geology lectures and field explanations exploring rocks, volcanoes and the processes that shape landscapes.

Many lectures are long or advanced, with a strong Pacific Northwest focus.

PBS Terra

Climate & environment

Documentary-style explanations of weather, climate and environmental change, including the Weathered series.

A collection of science stories rather than a sequential course.

StatQuest with Josh Starmer

Statistics & data science

Visual explanations of statistics, machine learning and data analysis, organised from fundamentals to more advanced methods.

Advanced topics build on earlier concepts; start with the fundamentals in the video index.

Psych Boost

Psychology

Psychology lessons and revision resources covering research methods, behaviour and other school-course topics.

Focused on UK GCSE and A-level study, rather than personal mental-health advice.

Marginal Revolution University

Economics

Structured economics lessons covering microeconomics, macroeconomics and how economic models explain everyday questions.

Introductory courses and exercises; economic models and policy interpretations should be considered alongside other sources.

Wireless Philosophy

Philosophy & critical thinking

Expert-led explanations of philosophical arguments, ethics and reasoning, with videos organised by topic.

Explores competing arguments rather than offering a single answer; some topics involve sensitive ethical questions.

World History Encyclopedia

History

Historical explainers and interviews exploring past societies, cultural heritage and historical questions.

A topic-based collection rather than a complete chronological history course.

Practical Engineering

Civil engineering & infrastructure

Visual explanations and physical demonstrations of how bridges, water systems, roads and other infrastructure work.

An introduction to engineering ideas, not professional design instructions or a substitute for engineering training.

Easy Italian

Languages · Learn Italian

Italian street interviews and learner-focused lessons that connect everyday spoken language with Italian and English subtitles.

Natural conversations can be faster than beginner lessons; optional memberships provide extra learning materials.

Easy Spanish

Languages · Learn Spanish

Spanish conversations, street interviews and learner-focused videos with Spanish and English subtitles for listening practice.

Select beginner lessons when natural interviews feel too fast; regional accents vary and extra materials may require membership.

BBC Learning English

Language learning · English

English lessons, short listening programmes and pronunciation practice from the BBC, covering vocabulary and everyday communication.

Lessons vary in difficulty; choose a series suited to your level. Much of the material uses British English.

Learn French With Alexa

Language learning · French

French lessons with English explanations, covering pronunciation, grammar and everyday vocabulary, alongside listening practice.

Start with the beginner playlists if you are new to French. The structured website courses and some membership materials are paid offerings.

Yoyo Chinese

Language learning · Chinese (Mandarin)

Mandarin Chinese lessons for English-speaking learners, with explanations of pinyin, tones and everyday expressions.

Use the teaching playlists rather than the general upload feed, which also contains promotions and cultural content. Full website courses are separate from the free YouTube lessons.

Persian Learning

Language learning · Persian (Farsi)

Spoken Persian lessons with Majid, covering everyday conversation, vocabulary and grammar, plus reading and listening practice.

Choose a playlist for your level; spoken Iranian Persian and formal written Persian differ.

Easy German

Language learning · German

Everyday German conversations and street interviews with German and English subtitles, alongside slower lessons for learners.

Start with Super Easy German or slower lessons if you are a beginner. Extra exercises and structured learning paths require membership.

Japanese Ammo with Misa

Language learning · Japanese

Detailed Japanese lessons exploring grammar, vocabulary, natural expressions and the writing system through examples.

Some lessons are lengthy or assume earlier knowledge; select a beginner series or a suitable grammar level.

Talk To Me In Korean

Language learning · Korean

Korean lessons covering everyday expressions, pronunciation, grammar and listening, with practical examples and conversations.

Free YouTube lessons are separate from the subscription courses and learning materials on the TTMIK website.

Portuguese With Leo

Language learning · Portuguese

European Portuguese listening and language lessons using stories, culture, pronunciation and everyday topics.

Teaches Portuguese as spoken in Portugal, rather than Brazilian Portuguese. Choose beginner or intermediate material to suit your level.

LearnArabicwithMaha

Language learning · Arabic

Arabic lessons introducing everyday phrases, vocabulary and conversation, alongside explanations of culture.

Includes Modern Standard Arabic and Palestinian dialect material; choose lessons that match the variety you want to learn.

Turkishle

Language learning · Turkish

Turkish lessons explaining everyday expressions, pronunciation and common learner mistakes, with practical language examples.

Free YouTube videos sit alongside paid structured courses; follow beginner lessons before more advanced conversation practice.

Russian With Max

Language learning · Russian

Slower Russian stories, conversations and everyday-life videos designed to make listening practice easier to follow.

Best suited to learners with some Russian already, especially around A2–B1 and beyond. Additional transcripts and exercises are membership resources.

Say It In Swedish

Language learning · Swedish

Swedish lessons on everyday expressions, pronunciation and grammar, with explanations of how people speak in daily life.

Use the lesson playlists for a clear starting point. The website also offers paid books and membership materials.