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How To: Say "cherry" in Polish

Learn the words of your favorite fruits & vegetables with help from these short Learn Polish videos. In this language instructional, learn how to pronounce & say the word "cherry".

How To: Say "clothes" in Polish

If you're planning a trip to Poland, you must learn how to say the word "clothes"... If only to tell the hotel concierge where to point you in the right direction for shopping. In this video, learn how.

How To: Say "umbrella" in Polish

If in the event you make a trip to Poland and it's pouring down rain, you might want to learn how to say the word "umbrella" to a shopkeeper. Learn how here... You might also want to look up the word, "towel".

How To: Say "I'd like bread & two rolls please" in Polish

Stalk up on the carbs on your next trip to Poland! Learn how to tell a grocer, "I'd like bread and two rolls, please" in Polish.

How To: Cite sources in the APA format

In this video, , peakDavid, demonstrates how to use and understand the APA (American Psychological Association) format for citing sources for references in papers, essays, and theses. You will learn the different types of citations used in APA format, and learn to understand how they are used to reference the works you used in your paper. Also, you will learn why you should use the APA format to cite your research, to avoid confusion by the reader, as well as any claims of plagiarism.

How To: Say "I'd like two kilo of oranges, please" in Polish

Looking to pick up some healthy snacks while in Poland? In this video, learn how to tell a grocer, "I'd like two kilo of oranges, please."

How To: Say "hat" in Polish

Stay stylish on your trip to Poland & buy a new hat! How are you to buy one in Poland, you ask? With the right words. In this video, learn how to say the word "hat" in Polish.

How To: Say "pajamas" in Polish

Imagine this: You're stuck in Poland and the airline lost your baggage. All you want to do is get into comfortable clothes and go to sleep at the hotel. How are you going to ask a sales girl for what you're looking for? Learn how to say "pajamas" with help from this video to help you in your struggle.

How To: Say "shirt" in Polish

If you're planning a trip to Poland you better be armed with the right words when you shop! In this video, learn how to say the word "shirt" in Polish.

How To: Say "panties" in Polish

Looking to get naughty in Poland? Learn how to say "panties" with help from this video.

How To: Understand imperfect combined with conditional tense

Learning French on the web is brought to life by walking the streets of France though a YouTube video. Here a French man brings you to a large advertising poster on a Paris Street to show the use of verbs. While the content of the billboard/poster itself grabs your attention, the on the street instructor provides vital information so that you will better understand the imperfect combined with conditional tense. This novel approach of learning French grammar though the use of real life example...

How To: Learn any accent in any dialect

Is your French up to par with Parisians? Can your Aussie tongue mingle with the local Australian natives? What about your old-style New York accent? If you're in need of improving your accents in different languages, then Amy Walker can help you out.

How To: Say various phrases in Haitian Creole

In "Creole for Dummies" viewers are taught short phrases intended to help out if speaking to a native of Haiti or visiting the country. In this case, many of the phrases are related to soccer, as a soccer player is your teacher.

How To: Understand the imperfect tense of verbs in French

This is the eighth episode of "Walk, Talk and Learn French" provided by Radio Lingua Network and it focuses on French verb in the imperfect tense. The video mixes a host providing real life French, while speaking in both French and English, and provides examples with charts and written explanations teaching different verbs. The mix of spoken and written words helps the viewer understand the foreign concepts in a better way.

How To: Use expressions with the word "table" in them

In this video, an English lesson for foreign language speakers teaches viewers expressions using the work "table." There are three different expressions taught through watching, listening and defining.

How To: Pronounce the Dutch alphabet

If you plan on taking a trip to the Netherlands soon, perhaps the infamous capital, Amsterdam, then learning the Dutch language could be the most helpful pre-trip preparation. There's tons of liberal vices to be aware of and maybe avoid (or maybe seek, if you're that kind of person), like drugs, prostitution, homosexuality, and euthanasia. Knowing the language, or at least the Dutch alphabet, will aid in your travels to Northwestern Europe. This video will show you the Dutch alphabet and will...

How to Speak Spanish: Days of the week

This video tells us how to pronounce days of a week in Spanish. Before that, we need to know two things: The days are not capitalized, and the week starts from Monday.

How To: Tell time in Spanish

Olla! In this lesson we will be learning how to tell the time in Spanish.

How To: Say "I think" or "he/she thinks" & more in Hindi

This is lesson 14 of Speaking Hindi course. We will see how to translate:

How to Speak Spanish: Reflexive verbs & stem changers

In this video, learn about los verbos relexivos. Some examples of daily use actions: Yo me cepillo los dientes. This means I brush my teeth. For most beginning students of Spanish, one of the hardest things to understand is verbs. That’s because verbs in Spanish act differently than verbs in English. There are many Spanish verbs (like ser and estar) that convey distinctions in meanings that don’t exist in English. You’ll discover tenses (like the subjunctive) that you never knew existed. Stra...

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: Use present subjunctive in Spanish

How to conjugate in the subjunctive in Spanish for the present tense.

How To: Learn to speak with a Glasgow Scottish accent

In this three-part accent tutorial, learn how to speak with a Glasgowein, or Glasgow, Scottish accent. Gone over are "typical" everyday phrases such as "awrite mate!" and "watty bounce up n git a booze" in part one, while swear words are taught in part three. As the videomaker states: if you feel strongly against vulgar language, this video may not be for you.

News: Learn the Na'vi Language of Avatar

Avatar geeks everywhere, here it is. Finally. A bonafide primer on the Na'vi language. The Na'vi language is indeed real. It was created by USC Professor Paul Frommer (an expert with a doctorate in linguistics, no less!).

How To: Speak Elvish, created by Tolkien

Attention Tolkien fans... Ever wanted to learn to speak Elf? In this video, learn the vowels, consonants, numbers, and how to write your name in "Elvish".

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...

How To: Look up words in a Vietnamese dictionary

"Many people are confused when looking up words in a Vietnamese Dictionary. The words are not in the same order as English. This series of six videos explains how the words are arranged. It's not so simple, but linguist Bud Brown tries to explain the logic behind the dictionary entries.