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How To: Pronounce words in Polish correctly
Polish has several unique sounds, letters and pronunciation rules that can confuse English-speakers who are trying to learn how to speak the language. A useful video for anyone trying to decipher Polish letters and pronounce Polish words.
How To: Write and speak the numbers 100-900 in Arabic
Are your Arabic skills lacking? In this video, you'll learn how to speak and write the numbers one hundred through nine hundred in Arabic. After a few tries, your accent will be so convincing people will mistake you for a native. Try it out!
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 "that's delicious" in French ("c'est délicieux")
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "delicious": "délicieux." 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 '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: 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: Use the word 'got' in the English language
In this video it is explained how to use the words "got" "got to" and "gotta'". "Got" is the past tense of the word " get". Sometimes Americans say "have got" in place of "have" or "got" in place of "have". For example there is a sentence "I've got my wallet". Some Americans say "I have my wallet" and some may say "I got my wallet". All of them are correct. "Gotta'" is used in place of "have got to". For example there is a sentence" I have got to go". Some Americans may say
How To: Hold a dinner conversation with Japanese etiquette
This video language lesson explains how to hold polite dinner conversation in Japanese, focusing on traditional Japanese table etiquette. At the beginning of a meal, a typical thing to hear is "itadakimasu". Translated literally, it means, "I will partake." When finished with a meal, everyone says, "gochiso-sama", which is a way of expressing respect for the meal. The names of the utensils used in a Japanese meal are "hashi" (chopsticks), spoon (same as in English) and "foh-ku" (fork), "coppu...
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 "I am about to..." in Vietnamese
In this video, Bud Brown explains that it's useful to learn to say "I am about to (do something)" or "I just finished (doing something)" in another language. The Vietnamese word for "about to" is "sap" pronounced "sup". To say "I'm about to go out" in Vietnamese is "Toi sap di choi." "I'm about to eat" is "Toi sap di an com." To indicate that you just finished doing something, use the Vietnamese word "vua" pronounced "vuh". "I just finished eating" is "Toi vua an com." "I just finished workin...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Pronounce tongue twisters in Thai
Check out this Thai language tutorial that teaches you how to properly pronounce tongue twisters in Thai. 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 the right pronunciation of the five tones and improve your Thai language skills. Learn how to pronounce these fun tongue twisters in Thai with this instructional language video!
How To: Say traditional Chinese wedding blessing in Mandarin
This language tutorial teaches one way to say a traditional Chinese wedding blessing in Mandarin Chinese:
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 the modal verb and continuous form in English
Some modal verbs can be put in front of the continuous form to express some present action that is or isn't happening. To make the past tense for each, use "have been" instead of "be."
How To: Describe facial expressions in French
Learn how to describe some common facial expressions and actions in French. Part 1 of 2 - How to Describe facial expressions in French.
How To: Pronounce syllables with "TR" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce different combinations of vowels and "tr" in French.
How To: Say the names of the parts of an elephant in French
Learn how to say the names of the parts of an elephant in French
How To: Talk about what you did during your vacation in French
Talk about what you did during your vacation in French (especially if you are going to, or have gone to, France, n'est pas?)
How To: Say numbers 90 through 100 in French
Learn how to say and spell the numbers 90 through 100 in French
How To: Say numbers 80 through 90 in French
Learn how to spell and say the numbers 80 through 90 in French
How To: Say numbers 40 through 50 in French
Learn how to say and spell the numbers 40 through 50 in French
How To: Pronounce the English word "aesthetic"
Today's word is "aesthetic". This is both a noun and an adjective. As an adjective, it means relating to a sense of beauty.
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: Pronounce the four click sounds in KhoeKhoegowab
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 how to pronounce the four click sounds: /, !, #, and //
How To: Count from 70 to 80 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from seventy to eighty in French. soixante-dix - seventy
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: Count to 20 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from one to twenty in French. un - one
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: Tell a number story in American sign language
One of the fun and special traditions enjoyed and shared by the Deaf Community is signing stories using number or alphabet hand shapes. In these stories, various hand shapes do not stand for the numbers and letters themselves, but are used as signs or gestures to convey concepts. They are signed in alphabetical or numerical order, and used in amazing ways to sign or act out a story.
How To: Pronounce and use the "ci" in the Polish alphabet
This is a short video for the letter "ci". This is one of several videos that go over every letter in the Polish alphabet and every sound of the Polish language. The Polish alphabet are supposed to be the first introduction to this foreign language. It should help to understand how Polish should be pronounced as well as to learn some first Polish words. It should give you the general idea of how the Polish language sounds like.
How To: Pronounce and use the "sz" in the Polish alphabet
This is a short video for the letter "sz". This is one of several videos that go over every letter in the Polish alphabet and every sound of the Polish language. The Polish alphabet are supposed to be the first introduction to this foreign language. It should help to understand how Polish should be pronounced as well as to learn some first Polish words. It should give you the general idea of how the Polish language sounds like.
How To: Pronounce and use the "si" in the Polish alphabet
This is a short video for the letter "si". This is one of several videos that go over every letter in the Polish alphabet and every sound of the Polish language. The Polish alphabet are supposed to be the first introduction to this foreign language. It should help to understand how Polish should be pronounced as well as to learn some first Polish words. It should give you the general idea of how the Polish language sounds like.
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.
How To: Speak English smoothly using the marble technique
Destroy filler words, overcome stuttering, speak smoothly, improve enunciation, and get better at public speaking all around with just marbles and your mouth! This video is best for people learning to reduce stuttering or students learning English as a second language (ESL).
How To: Use a rhyme to remember the number of days in a month
In this episode, Jennifer (ESL teacher)goes over a rhyme that lets us remember how many days there are in a month. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL), who were never taught the rhyme.