Hooks for educational content: 18 real examples
A good lesson only helps the people who stay for it. These 18 hooks open videos that teach something: psychology facts, study habits, gendered words in languages, mental maths tricks and how the world works. 13 come from TikTok, 3 from Instagram and 2 from LinkedIn. They suit teachers, tutors and anyone who can't stop explaining things on camera.
Hooks by style
Hooks are grouped by style. All 18 come from Captain Hook's library of 761 classified real hooks. The library has no view counts, so treat every hook as a draft to adapt. None comes with a guarantee. Each card shows the platform and whether the creator said it out loud or put it on screen as text. LinkedIn hooks are written post openers.
Expert hooks (6)
Positions you as the authority. More Expert hooks
Did you know that if you have 18*50, you can just halve the 18 and double the 50?
Expert · Instagram Reels · spoken
If you've ever entered a room full of people and immediately felt like the vibes are off, neuroscience shows that your brain actually syncs up with that energy - and I'll tell you why.
Expert · TikTok · spoken
This is one of the most important people alive right now - he's hacking evolution to create medical technology that sounds like science fiction. Let's talk about it.
Expert · TikTok · spoken
ChatGPT could be lying to you, and your assignments, research and job prep could be completely wrong and misinformed.
Expert · TikTok · spoken
Data science relies on working with different types of data systems and architecture. For data scientists or analysts just getting started, some of the terminology can be confusing. In this post, we’ll dive into definitions and examples for five fundamental data science concepts:
Expert · LinkedIn · post opener (text)
According to psychology, people who build scenarios in their head while listening to music, lying in bed, or staring out the window, are often experiencing something called maladaptive daydreaming.
Expert · TikTok · spoken
Suspense hooks (2)
Makes them watch til the end. More Suspense hooks
So we're not using ChatGPT anymore? Apparently masters and PhD students were gatekeeping from us? I don't gatekeep so Imma show you guys
Suspense · TikTok · spoken
If you've ever tried to learn a language that genders its words, then I'm about to blow your mind. Like since discovering this, my entire understanding of how language works has changed.
Suspense · TikTok · spoken
Hot Take hooks (3)
Sparks comments and debate. More Hot Take hooks
Early humans were way more terrifying than you actually think
Hot Take · TikTok · spoken
Most people quit because they don't realize that 2-3 months of having no idea what you're doing, is a feature, not a bug.
Hot Take · Instagram Reels · spoken
I'm waiting for the day that people realize that in order to become disgustingly educated and self-aware, you need to read fiction books
Hot Take · TikTok · spoken
Chaotic hooks (4)
Relatable messy energy. More Chaotic hooks
It blows my mind that more people don't realize that today was one of the most groundbreaking days for space in history
Chaotic · TikTok · spoken
when u genuinely so cooked that u cant even stay around for the post-exam discussion
Chaotic · Instagram Reels · on-screen text
When the deadline is dangerously close and I finally manage to build up enough stress to start working on the assignment. (I had 2 months!!)
Chaotic · TikTok · on-screen text
I use my PhD thesis as a coffee table book, we ain't the same
Chaotic · TikTok · on-screen text
Call Out hooks (1)
Hits a nerve. More Call Out hooks
Your guru lied to you. Non-fiction books are overrated AF. Brain scans show people who read fiction have healthier brains than people who only read non-fiction. Here's the deal:
Call Out · LinkedIn · post opener (text)
Humble Brag hooks (1)
Shows wins without being obnoxious. More Humble Brag hooks
Media I consumed this week to stop doom scrolling and keep learning
Humble Brag · TikTok · on-screen text
POV hooks (1)
Pulls viewers into the scene. More POV hooks
pov everyone is finding out chatgpt is giving out fake citations & sources but i'm safe because i'm an academic weapon and only use mindgrasp for my sources because it is actually RELIABLE and i can't risk that degree
POV · TikTok · on-screen text
What these 18 hooks have in common
- Expert is the top style (6), then Chaotic (4): you can teach with a straight face or a messy one.
- The median hook here is 23 words long, longer than in any other niche view, because the hook often has to carry the first fact.
- 11 were spoken out loud, so your voice can carry the lesson from the first word.
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