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How To: Use "live" as a verb & adjective in English

Paul, an English teacher, gives a lesson on the difference between the word "live" as a verb and as an adjective. To make to "v" sound when saying the word, the lower lip has to touch the teeth. "Live" as verb is an action, so you say "I live in Minneapolis". The singular form is "live," and the plural form is "lives". Live" as an adjective is a describing word, so you say "Live TV is fun". "Live"" as an adjective describes the subject of a sentence. "Live" as an adjective can mean something ...

How To: Say "Thank you" in Cherokee

Check out this instructional language video to learn to speak Cherokee. In this lesson, learn how to say "Thank you" in Cherokee. This video uses the Giduwa or Eastern dialect to say Thank you, you're welcome, and I appreciate you. This video is great for beginners who want to improve their Cherokee language skills. Practice your Cherokee by expressing your gratitude!

How To: Say basic greetings in KhoeKhoegowab click

KhoeKhoegowab is the most populous and widespread of the Khoisan languages. It belongs to the Khoe language family, and is spoken in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa by the Namaqua, Damara, and Haillom, as well as smaller ethnic groups such as the #Khomani. In this video learn to say basic phrases in KhoeKhoegowab.

How To: Describe the feeling of fear in English

In this English language tutorial we look at fear and being afraid. There are many words to convey the emotion of fear and anxiety. This ESL lesson teaches you how to talk about your fear and the names of some common phobias.

How To: Say 'My Name Is' in Perfect French ('Je M'appelle')

Pronunciation is key to learning any new language. Before diving into the vocabulary and basic phrases, a good approach is to listen and try and get your aural perception honed in. A new word or phrase, like "je m'appelle" in French, is awesome to learn, but it's important to learn it correctly: that starts and ends with pronunciation.

How To: Frame simple sentences for male/female in Hindi

Learn simple statements in speaking Hindi male/female. Like for male, if you say I walk it would be "main chaltaa hun" in Hindi and "main chaltee hun" for female so main for I chaltaa or chaltee for walk and hun for present tense.

How To: Say "I love you" in Korean

In this tutorial, we learn how to say Korean Travel Phrases #8 - I love you. Saranghamnida is how you say "I love you" in Korean. You will want to make sure you have the right pronunciation when you say this. If you don't say it correctly, you will be saying a completely different phrase and words. This is great to learn if you are traveling to Korea and want to learn common phrases that people say all the time. If you want to point at someone at tell them you love them, you would say "Dangsi...

How To: Use "we're" & "were" properly

Learning American English is often difficult when faced with two words of similar spelling or sound. This is certainly true in the case of "we're" and "were".

How To: Use the Japanese Slang 'Kakkoii' or 'Cool'

In this tutorial, we learn Japanese slang "kakkoii" or "cool." The word we will learn is "kakkoii," which describes something that is cool, looks awesome, or sounds cool. So, if you wanted to describe a band that sounds cool or say someone is cool, you would use this word. There is a small "su" in the word that you will need to learn to pronounce when you are saying it. "Mabui" is a word that you would use to describe a girl who is really hot with a nice body and face. For the ladies, if you ...

How To: Say the vowels in KhoeKhoegowab click

KhoeKhoegowab is the most populous and widespread of the Khoisan languages. It belongs to the Khoe language family, and is spoken in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa by the Namaqua, Damara, and Haillom, as well as smaller ethnic groups such as the #Khomani.

How To: Use the word "being" correctly in English

Being is a word that can be hard to master for English as a Second Language speakers. It can be used as a gerund, or in present or past continuous tenses.

How To: Say the parts of the head in French

Learn how to say the names of the parts of the head in French

How To: Say "thank you" & "you're welcome" in Vietnamese

In this video, we learn how to say "thank you" & "you're welcome" in Vietnamese. To say "thank you" you will say "C‡m _n". To say "thank you very much" you will say "C‡m _n R_t Nhi_u". To say "you're welcome" you will say "Kh™ng C— Chi". To say "no problem" you would say "Kh™ng Sao". Remember these phrases when you are in different scenarios, whether you're in the grocery store or you're in the street. Listen to the speaker in the video to better understand how each of the words are spoken an...

How To: Say "I Love You" in Vietnamese

Linguist Bud Brown teaches how to say "I love you" and gives tips and advice on learning Vietnamese.

How To: Say and write "I love you" in Korean

In this free video language lesson from Sunny Park of Mahalo, we learn how to say, pronounce and write the Korean word for "Korean." For details, and to get started using this handy Korean phrase yourself, watch this guide for Korean language learners.

How To: Add new words to your Arabic vocabulary

ArabicPod101.com presents Video Vocabulary, a video and audio tool to assist you in improving your understanding of the Arabic language. This video will add new words to your Arabic vocabulary. Follow along with the language lessons in these videos and you'll be speaking Arabic in no time.

How To: Use the Spanish words "muy" and "mucho" properly

Learning to differentiate between common nearly synonymous words in a foreign language is one of the biggest challenges inherent in learning another language. Here, Spanish instructor Professor Jason breaks down the difference between the Spanish words "muy" and "mucho". While these both seem like they mean "more" to many English speakers, one is actually an adverb and the other an adjective, so using them interchangeably can be a major mistake. Many examples and a quiz are included in the vi...

How To: Conjugate "avoir" in French in the present perfect

Learn how to conjugate the French verb "avoir" (to have) in the present perfect.

How To: Understand old school hip hop slang

Check out this language video to learn what some old school hip hop slang words really meant. Dr. Dre and Ed Lover let us know what some of these old school hip hop slang used in the Yo! days really meant. Slang terms have a way of coming back so brush up and learn how to speak some old school hip hop slang by watching this Yo! Slanguistics 101 video tutorial.

How To: Write a discussion essay

In this video lesson, we write a discussion essay together following IELTS essay writing guidelines. The final essay is roughly 280 words in length.

How To: Develop a natural rhythm when speaking English

In this two part episode, Jennifer shows you how to develop your awareness of the natural rhythm in English. Learn to pause naturally by grouping your words into thoughts, also called thought groups. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL).

How To: Say some common adjectives in French

Watch this video to learn how to say common adjectives like "hot," "cold," and "hungry" in French. The illustrations aid comprehension.

How To: Say differences in Italian like "happy" & "sad"

In this tutorial, we learn how to say differences in Italian like "happy" & "sad". To say "happy", you would say "felice" and to say "sad" you would say "triste. To say "hot" you would say "caldo" and to say "cold" you would say "freddo". To say "good" you would say "buono" and to say "bad" you would say "cattivo". Just learning how to say differences will help you out a lot while saying different words in everyday sentences. The more words you learn, the better idea you will have when saying...

How To: Say "drink" in Polish

This video will teach you basic and useful words in Polish. The video sets out the word used for 'drink' in the Polish language. The word in Polish is 'napoj'. To learn the word listen to it and repeat it a number of times. This will help you to memorize it. Spell it out as na-poj. Visit the website to learn more Polish words.

How To: Say love phrases in Portuguese

Learn a selection of phrases to whisper to your loved one in European Portuguese.

How To: Speak with a Liverpudlian 'scouse' accent

Can you speak like the Beatles? Not bloody likely! Well, you CAN learn to speak with a Liverpudlian accent IF you check out this video and wrap your head and tongue around the words. This accent is a wonderful one and recognized around the world as the dialect spoken by the Fab 4. It almost sounds Scottish, but it's 100% working class England. John Lennon had the best example out of the Beatles of this accent, with George Harrison coming second. Paul and Ringo did not have particularly good L...

How To: Speak Lebanese Arabic (Winter)

Hi again, everyone! I hope your enjoying this winter. Here are some sentences you might use if you are spending your winter in Lebanon.

How To: Speak Lebanese Arabic (Doctor)

Hi again! :) Many people have been asking me to do a lesson about what to say when you visit the doctor in Lebanon, so here's that lesson. So if you're sick, I hope you get well, and I hope you enjoy this lesson and find it useful.

How To: Get a general linguistic overview of Old High German

Old High German is the forefather for contemporary German and Dutch. Polyglot Alexander Arguelles presents a series of videos to provide introductory overviews of the languages of the world. Working diachronically through various language families in turn, he demonstrates how to identify each language, translates a text sample to show how it works, and discusses its genetic affiliation and cultural context. Watch this video language tutorial and learn how to get a general linguistic overview ...

How To: Say "I Love You" in Cherokee

Check out this instructional language video to learn how to speak Cherokee! In this lesson, learn how to say "I Love You" (Gvgeyu) in the Eastern (Giduwa) dialect of the Cherokee language. This video utilizes a repetition tactic and visual examples to help you memorize the words. This video is great for beginners who want to improve their Cherokee language skills. Practice your Cherokee by learning how to say "I love you" to the person you love!

How To: Speak Lebanese Arabic (Jobs)

Hi again everyone, In this lesson I will be talking about jobs and their meanings in Lebanese Arabic. Enjoy and feel free to ask about other jobs not mentioned here.

How To: Speak Lebanese Arabic (Interrogative Words)

Hi every one! In this lesson I will be talking about Interrogative words like why, what, who, how and so on... I am also announcing the start of the FREE promotion of the Kindle book Lebanese Arabic Phrasebook Vol. 1.

How To: Speak Lebanese Arabic ("I Want")

In this lesson I will teach you the verb "to want" and how to use it in sentences. A few practical sentences translated from english to arabic (lebanese) which you could use around Lebanese people.

How to Speak Haitian Creole: phrases, numbers, animals & more

In this five-part language tutorial, learn how to say simple Haitian Creole phrases & words. Part one goes over simple phrases such as "how are you", "good afternoon" and "good evening". Part two goes over how to say different animal names including cat, chicken, and cow. In part three, learn days, months, years, and numbers. Part four covers how to say phrases and words concerning family such as father, mother, brother & sister. In part five, an example conversation between two people is gon...