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: Count from 1 to 10 in Vietnamese
In this tutorial we learn how to say number 1 to 10 in Vietnamese. When you learn how to say this, make sure you have the accent down right or understand how to read the language. M™t = One, Hai = Two, Ba = Three, Bon = Four, Nam = Five, Sau = Six, Bay = Seven, Tam = Eight, Chin = Nine, and Muoi = Ten. Listen to the video so you can hear how to properly say each of the words. These are pretty simple and basic, so you shouldn't have any problem saying them at all. Enjoy learning this beautiful...
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: Count from 90 to 100 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from ninety to one hundred in French. quatre-vingt-dix - ninety
How To: Count from 10 to 100 in French
Watch to learn how to count by tens from 10 to 100 in French. dix - ten
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: Say 'what is your name' and 'my name is' in French
Meeting new people can be hard for some people, especially if they're using a different language, like French. This video will teach you how to say "what is your name" and "my name is" in French. To ask someone their name, a stranger or someone older than you, ask, "Comment vous appelez-vous?". When asking someone your own age, it's "Comment tu t'appelles?" To answer, say "Je m'appelle" + Your Name. Example: "Je m'appelle David."
How To: Use the slash punctuation mark
Here is a useful guide to using the slash punctuation mark. Make sure you know where to appropriately place this punctuation mark, and use your slashes properly in your English writing. Use the slash punctuation mark.
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 "hello," "good morning" & "Shanghai" in Shanghai
Shanghai in China has always been the most popular location choice for the World Expo, and this year's Expo is the most expensive in Expo history.
How To: Say "Where is the library?" in Spanish
Learn a little bit of Spanish with Speakado. In this quick phrase lesson, you'll learn how to say "Where is the library?" in Spanish. If you only speak English, maybe it's about time you learned Spanish, one of the most widely used languages in the world.
How To: Say the phrase "I'm thirsty" in French
It's hard enough to get through the holidays without strangling your relatives. It's even harder when you don't speak the same language. If you have family that only speaks French, check out this video to learn how to say "I'm thirsty."
How To: Use the subjunctive with verbs of volition in Spanish
In this video, we learn how to speak Spanish: Subjunctive with verbs of volition. Volition is requests when someone asks, needs, or wants something. To form these, you must first take the "yo" form and remove the final "o". Then, you will add in the opposite vowel endings. For example, with "yo hablo" you would say, "yo hable" or "hables". This will change if you are talking about a group of people, one person, or a formal group of people. A verb with the "er" ending will change to "a" or "es...
How To: Say "beer" in Polish
If there's one thing all countries have in common it's beer as a favorite evening beverage... Especially amongst the male population. In this video, learn how to correctly say the word for "beer" in the Polish language which translates to "piwo".
How To: Say "Yes" & "No" in Cherokee
Check out this instructional language video to learn to speak Cherokee! In this lesson, learn how to say the words "yes" and "no" in Cherokee. This video is spoken in the Eastern (Giduwa) dialect. This video is great for beginners who want to improve their Cherokee language skills. Practice your Cherokee by learning how to say the words "yes," "no," "maybe," "almost," "ok," "never," "often," "always," "wait," and "next."
How To: Make the French gesture for "that's crazy"
Learn the French hand gesture for "that's crazy" ("ca tourne pas rond").
How To: Pronounce the English word "benevolent"
Today's word is "benevolent". This is an adjective which means wanting to help others, or an expression of goodwill.
How To: Write "happy anniversary" in multiple languages
Write "Happy Anniversary" to a friend or loved one in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese and English: all at once.
How To: Count to 10 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from 1 to 10 in French. un - one
How To: Say 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'we', & 'they' in French
In this French lesson, you'll learn the basic French pronouns. In the French language, pronouns like "I" and "she" are already familiar around the world, but others like "us" or "them" are unknown. Learn all of the following words in French"
How To: Ask "Do you like...?" in Japanese
Watch this video sequence and learn how to ask someone if they dislike or like something and also how to respond to such a question.
Say basic phrases in Polish: "please" & "thank you"
Before you embark your journey to Poland, first learn some manners! In this "basic survival Polish lesson" learn how to say such phrases in Polish as: "please", "thank you", and "that's alright".
How To: Pronounce the Thai alphabet
Check out this Thai language tutorial that teaches you how to pronounce a few letters of the Thai alphabet. This lesson includes useful phrases and words for traveling in Thailand. Make sure you know these and enjoy the Thai culture, beaches and company of Thai people. Practice your Thai language skills and learn how to pronounce these letters of the Thai alphabet with this instructional language video!
How To: Count from 20 to 30 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from twenty to thirty in French. vingt - twenty
How To: Say "I like you" & "I love you" in Vietnamese
Do you want to spice up your relationship and say something romantic on valentine's day? How about saying "I love you" or "I like you" in Vietnamese? This will sound different depending on if a guy or a girl is saying to one another. For a girl to say "I like you" to a guy, she would say "Em th’ch anh" and for a guy to say it to a girl, they would say "Anh th’ch em". For a girl to say "I love you" to a guy, she would say "Em yu anh". For a guy to say it to a girl, he would say "Anh yu em".
How To: Use "It's + adjective + infinitive" in English
In this video, we learn how to use "It's + adjective + infinitive" in English. To form these sentences, you will use the pattern that is stated above. This is very common in the English language, and you can put whatever you want into the sentence as the infinitive. You can change this from "it's hard to do" to It's not hard to do" to "it's easy to do". You can also make something negative, by giving it the prefix "im", which would change "possible" to "impossible". You can also ad in "un" to...
How To: Put on a convincing Irish accent
Accents are not only fun but attractive too, when done properly, at least. Work on your Irish accent, practicing the inflection and sound of consonants and vowels. Impress your friends with your new accent.
How To: Say the names of kitchen items in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of things you use in the kitchen, like plates, colanders, and the stove, in French.
How To: Count from 40 to 50 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from forty to fifty in French. quarante - forty
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: Count from 50 to 60 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from fifty to sixty in French. cinquante - fifty
How To: Count from 30 to 40 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from thirty to forty in French. trente - thirty
How To: Ask how much something costs in Italian by saying "Quanto viene?"
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the Italian words for "how much does it cost?" While Italian isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task. For more information, and to get started using this useful Italian phrase yourself, watch this video guide.
How To: Say "thank you" and "you are welcome" in Shanghai
With the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China this year, the one thing every attendee should know is a little Shanghai dialect. Nothing big, just the key phrases, and the most polite phrases, like "thanks" and "you're welcome." Politeness always wins the best of them, even in foreign countries.
How To: Say "hello" in Polish
Learn how to say and spell out "hello" in Polish. This is a quick twelve minute video which shows the spelling and says the pronunciation of the word "hello" in the Polish language. This steps and/ or guidelines would show the easiest way to pronounce the word hello in the Polish language. The English word hello is translated as "Czesc‡" in the Polish language. The spelling may look like an easy word to pronounce but in reality, the pronunciation is different from the spelling of this word. T...
How To: Practice saying the "t" sound in the middle of words
In words like bottle and mitten, the "t" really isn't a "t" sound; it is more of a "d" sound or a very fast "t" sound. Practice the "t" sound with the words button, carton, brighten, tighten, fatten, eaten, rotten, matter, butter, flutter, water, bottle, settle, and metal. In American English, the "t" sound is very difficult to hear in some words. An example of this is the word butter, where the "t" sounds more like a "d." Remember, the way people speak English in the United States is differe...
How To: Understand English phrasal verbs & compound words
The presenter, Ms. Jennifer explains how compound words are formed from phrasal verbs. With examples she explains how the meaning and pronunciation differs when compound words are formed from phrasal verbs. She explains the difference between 'show' and 'show off' by showing her collection of fans, and showing off with one of her beautiful fan from Japan. Then she explains the difference between 'show off' and 'show-off', giving examples and makes the listeners clear about compound nouns also...
How To: Use the passive voice "supposed to" in English
In English, "supposed to" expresses obligation. Someone expects you to do something. It's an unusual form of the passive voice, but it's very important to learn. This ESL tutorial teaches you how to use "supposed to" in English. Watch this grammar how to video and you will be speaking English in no time.
How To: Describe professions in French
Learn the French words for different professions. Part 1 of 20 - How to Describe professions in French.
How To: Pronounce the word "zenith" in English
Today's word is "zenith". This is a noun which means the highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body, or the peak.