How To: Pronounce the English word "hyperbole"
Today's word is "hyperbole". This is a noun which means an exaggerated statement.
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 '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: 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: Count from 60 to 70 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from sixty to seventy in French. soixante - sixty
How To: Pronounce the " rl " in the English language
In this two part episode, Jennifer goes over the pronunciation of the letters "rl" in the English language. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL).
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: 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: 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: Understand present, past and future tenses in English
This tutorial tells us about using helping verbs with the simple form. It also gives us information on the differences between the present, past and future tenses.
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: Ask and reply to questions in English
The world of English is a fun and exciting place to be. Learn English with Mr. Duncan as he provides basic grammar instruction and speaks in basic English phrases. Check out this English language tutorial to learn how to ask and reply to questions in English. This language lesson is perfect for ESL students or anyone looking to improve their English skills. So watch this instructional English language video and practice asking and answering questions using English words.
How To: Use economic vocabulary in English
Learn business English with Video Vocab. This episode introduces English vocabulary related to economics and the economy. This video is for ESL students who are at an intermediate to advanced level.
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: 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: 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: Reply to "What's going on?" in Hindi
Learn how to speak conversational (informal) hindi. Not exactly the bookish hindi.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Describe solutions in English
In this video, we practice describing solutions in English. For example, if the problem is that you have stomach problems, the solution is that you should go to the doctor. Should simply means a good idea or a recommendation. You could also say the solution is that you need to go to a doctor. For the next example, if your problem is that your car won't start, this means your car will not start. You could also say that your car does not start, which is a good way to describe the problem. For t...
How To: Say "I want to buy" in Chinese
When you have found what you want to buy something in China, you need to know how to communicate your intention.
How To: Use direct objects & direct object pronouns in Spanish
In this video, we learn how to use direct objects & direct object pronouns in Spanish. A direct object is the object of the subject inside of a sentence. An example of this is "yo contesto el telefono". The direct object in this sentence is "el telefono" and the subject is "yo". The direct object is the "what" of the sentence, not the who. Another example of this is "nosotros miramos las peliculas". In this sentence, the subject is "nosotros" and the direct object is "las peliculas". Pay clos...
How To: Describe situations that didn't happen in the past
This video shows us how to describe the situations that are opposite of the future perfect tense. Here it is shown how to describe the situations that did or did not happen in the past using would, have and past participle. He gives us 3 very good examples that are describing such situations. In these examples he describes a situation which happened in the past which is actually a negative and uses a fact that is described in the present tense to give the reason why that situation ended in a ...
How To: Say the names of school things in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of things that have to do with school, like books, paper airplanes, and soccer balls, in French.
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: Talk about high tech gadgets in the English language
In this episode learn how to describe high tech gadgets in the English language. In this case the order of adjectives are discussed. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
How To: Ask how much something costs in perfect French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask the price of something in French: "C'est combien?" While French 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.
How To: Say "Stop" "Wait" & "Go" in Cherokee
Check out this instructional language video to learn how to speak Cherokee! In this lesson, learn how to say the words "stop," "wait," and "go" in Cherokee. This is presented 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 Stop, Wait, and Go!
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: Say "Used to Do" in Mandarin - Sentence Structure Lesson
Learn how to say "used to do" in Mandarin Chinese. In the video around 2:07 - 2:46, I made a mistake in typing on "Learnt." It was "Xue2," sorry about that.
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: Pronounce the English word "alumni"
Today's word is "alumni". This is a noun and the plural form of "alumnus" which means a graduate of a specific school.
How To: Pronounce phrasal verbs in English
This instructional video provides insight into the English language to teach people who are learning to speak English how to pronounce phrasal verbs. A phrasal verb is a verb + a particle, such as "drive up", "end up", and "drive back". The video shows viewers how these phrasal verbs are used in a sentence as well as what these phrases mean. In terms of pronunciation, there are three basic patterns which are discussed to show where the words are stressed in the context of a sentence which are...
How To: Conjugate "sortir" in French in the present tense
Learn how to conjugate the French verb "sortir" (to go out) in the present tense
How To: Pronounce the word "vehement" in English
Today's word is "vehement". This is an adjective which means being intense in one's conviction or decision about something. For example, you can say, "My brother and his wife are vehement about adopting a baby from Iraq."
How To: Say numbers 1-10 in Hindi
Say numbers 1-10 in Hindi. Watch this tutorial as it tells you how to say the numbers 1-10 in Hindi.
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...
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