English Words

In this ESL how to video we look at your character and the English words that describe it. The way you act or the way you behave among other people is very important... at least it is to you! Learn how you can use positive and negative descriptive words to talk about yourself ...more

Learn what English words to emphasize in phrases and sentences. Develop your awareness of rhythm in English speech. Learn to stress words correctly and naturally. Part 1 of 4 - How to Know what words to stress when speaking English. Part 2 of 4 - How to Know what words to str ...more

Fashion is always changing! Check out this English language tutorial to learn how to say words related to Fashion. This language lesson is perfect for ESL students or anyone looking to improve their fashion vocabulary. Fashion affects our lives much more than we realize. So wa ...more

In this how to video we look at abbreviation in English. Abbreviations make longer words faster to type and easier to say. This ESL lesson teaches you some common British abbreviations and how to use them. Abbreviations are constantly being invented. Try to make up your own!

In this episode you will be using and pronouncing words with the word "ing" in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).

Some French words look the same and have the same meaning in English but they are pronounced differently. This video series teaches you how to pronounce these words. Part 1 of 23 - How to Pronounce French words mean the same in English. Part 2 of 23 - How to Pronounce French ...more

In this four part episode, Jennifer goes over how to stress parts of certain words to pronounce words correctly in the English language. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL). Part 1 of 4 - How to Stress words for better pronounci ...more

In this episode, Jennifer goes how to use the words "hope" and "wish" in the English language. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL). Part 1 of 4 - How to Use the words "hope" and "wish" in English. Part 2 of 4 - How to Use the w ...more

In this episode, Jennifer goes over the use of the word "seem" in the English language. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL). Part 1 of 2 - How to Use the word "seem" in the English language. Part 2 of 2 - How to Use the word "s ...more

In this episode, Jennifer goes over how to use the common words "advise", "recommend", and "suggest" in the English language. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL).

In this episode we will go over using the words may, might, and maybe in conversation using the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).

In this episode learn to use the word "so" and "such" in the English language in girl talk. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).

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. In a present or past continuous tense, being says that it is happening now, or was happening before, in a continual manne ...more

Today's word is "meander". This is a verb which means to take a winding course or behave aimlessly. Can you guess what the word is? For example, you can say, "The river meanders through the jungle like a giant snake."

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."

Today's word is "ubiquitous". This is an adjective which means being or appearing to be everywhere at the same time. For example, you can say "These days wireless hot spots are ubiquitous in New York. You can access the Internet pretty much everywhere in the city."

In this episode look at the difference between quite and rather and answer questions that start with "Do you mind if..." in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).

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 h ...more

In this video, we learn how to learn how "whether" is used while speaking English. The word "whether" is used when you are going to talk about different things, not the weather that is outside. If you can use the word "if" instead of "whether", you are using the word with the ...more

A lot of the English you hear in the real world isn't taught in the classroom. The F word is a word you hear all the time and you're going to need to know how to respond. This ESL tutorial is all about the F word and how people use it on a daily basis. Watch this how to video ...more

In this video, we learn how to speak English: Reported Speech/Reference Words. Reported speech is reporting another person's words or telling what someone else said. Indirect speech doesn't use the use the exact words that we use. Examples of reference words are: her, she, her ...more

This how to video describes how to properly use the word "like." Since "like" is one of the most misused words in the English language this is great for anyone who is not an English professor. The author begins by describing what types of words you can use the word "like" with ...more

Filler words like "um" and "you know" can make speech choppy and disconnected if used too much. Learn how to improve your English pronunciation and reduce your accent using these simple speaking techniques. You'll be glad you did! This video is best for people learning to redu ...more

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 s ...more

This ESL how to video shows how the transition word "however" is used between two clauses. It can go at the beginning of a sentence, but it's usually in the middle. It also is used to say that something will be done in whatever way possible. Watch this tutorial and you will be ...more

Today's word is "pause". This is both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to stop an action temporarily. For example, you can say, "Let's pause what we're doing for this special announcement." Pronunciation accent american accent american slang american teacher education e ...more

Today's word is "entrepreneur". This is a noun which means someone who owns and manages a business, taking on financial risks to do so. For example, you can say, "There are hundreds of successful technology entrepreneurs in the Silicon Valley."

Today's word is "queue". This is both a verb and a noun. As a noun, it means a line of people waiting their turn. For example, you can say, "People waited for hours in a long queue to buy the latest video game console."

Today's word is "inheritance". This is a noun which means an asset such as money received from someone, often one's parents or relatives, after their death. For example, you can say, "John doesn't have to work for the rest of his life after receiving a huge inheritance from hi ...more

Today's word is "empathy". This is a noun which means the capacity or ability to understand the feelings of people. For example, you can say, "Violent criminals often lack a sense of empathy towards others."

Today's word is "obesity". This is a noun which means excessive fatness. For example, you can say, "During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States; about two-thirds of American adults were considered overweight in 2006."

Today's word is "nuance". This is a noun which means a subtle degree of difference in meaning and expression. For example, you can say, "To truly understand the nuances between synonyms, you often have to see how those similar words are used in various situations."

Today's word is "misogynistic". This is an adjective which means prejudiced against women. For example, you can say, "In the U.S., misogynistic comments in work environments are not tolerated; such comments can be viewed as sexual harassment."

Today's word is "reticent". This is an adjective which means not revealing one's thoughts, or being reserved. For example, you can say, "My coworker Michelle is a very private person; she is extremely reticent about her social life outside the company."

Today's word is "hierarchy". This is a noun which means a system of people, organizations, or things that have ranks. For example, you can say, "The famous psychologist, Abraham Maslow demonstrated people have a hierarchy of needs."

Today's word is "facade". This is a noun which means a face of a building or a superficial appearance. For example, you can say, "Under the tough facade of a streetwise teenager, Ricky is still a 13-year-old kid who loves Disneyland."

Today's word is "alumni". This is a noun and the plural form of "alumnus" which means a graduate of a specific school. For example, you can say, "The alumni of the school gathered at the reunion ceremony."

Today's word is "usher". This is both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to escort. For example, you can say, "The man will usher you to your seat."

Today's word is "eerie". This is an adjective which means uncanny or weird. For example, you can say, "The empty house had an eerie feel."

Today's word is "scenario". This is a noun which means an imagined sequence of events. For example, you can say, "Jill and I discussed the scenario of what would happen if Jim asked her out on a date."

Today's word is "propaganda". This is a noun which means misleading information or ideas to promote a certain cause. For example, you can say, "Fear-based propaganda has been used throughout history by the governments of many nations to justify wars."

Today's word is "endeavor". This is a noun as well as a verb. As a noun, it means an effort or attempt to accomplish something. As a verb, it means to strive or attempt. For example, you can say, "Beth made all endeavors to make her mother-in-law happy."

Today's word is "diligent". This is an adjective which means always being attentive and persistent. Can you guess what the word is? For example, you can say, "Jane is diligent with her assignments. She always does a great job and never misses her due dates."

Today's word is "fervor". This is a noun which means great enthusiasm. For example, you can say, "He spoke to the crowd with incredible fervor."

Today's word is "antidote". This is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means a medicine to counteract a poison. For example, you can say, "The doctor had the antidote to cure her cold."

Today's word is "posterity". This is a noun which means future generations collectively. For example, you can say, "We should take care of the environment for posterity's sake."

Today's word is "inevitable". This is an adjective which means unable to be avoided. For example, you can say, "The fight between Jan and Dave was inevitable; things had been brewing for months.

Today's word is "hyperbole". This is a noun which means an exaggerated statement. For example, you can say, "Jane said to her sister, 'Your butt is as big as the State of Wisconsin.' She used hyperbole to emphasize her point that her sister is overweight."

Today's word is "paucity". This is a noun which means scarcity or a lack of something. For example, you can say, "There is a paucity of computer savvy teachers in our school. We should offer computer training for the teachers."

Today's word is "tacit". This is an adjective which means implied or conveyed without words. For example, you can say, "Many years ago, there was a tacit understanding between the media and politicians that news reporters were supposed to be discreet about the private lives of ...more

Today's word is "facetious". This is an adjective which means kidding or being playful. For example, you can say, "Some people, like my boss, are not good at telling jokes; it's sometimes hard to tell whether he is serious or being facetious."

Today's word is "chicanery". This is a noun which means trickery or the act of deceiving someone. For example, you can say, "The new governor was accused of chicanery after raising sales tax despite his campaign promise of tax cuts."

Today's word is "scrutinize". This is a verb which means to check and examine very closely. For example, you can say, "Tax authorities often scrutinize tax filings of people who have large foreign-source income."

Today's word is "vertigo". This is a noun which means dizziness. For example, you can say, "When I woke up this morning, I felt vertigo; I had the sensation of spinning out of control."

Today's word is "precipitate". This is a verb which means to cause some event to happen suddenly. For example, you can say, "The war in Iraq precipitated a flood of refugees into neighboring countries."

Today's word is "cadence". This is a noun which means the rhythmic flow of words or sounds. For example, you can say, "The French language has a lovely

Today's word is "abhorrent". This is an adjective which means detestable or loathsome. For example, you can say, "The abhorrent behavior of the man caused him to get arrested."

Today's word is "zephyr". This is a noun which means a light, gentle breeze. For example, you can say, "The day was beautifully sunny with a nice zephyr blowing through the air."

Today's word is "capricious". This is an adjective which means variable or erratic. For example, you can say, "Making plans with Tom is tough; he's so capricious that he often doesn't show up when he's supposed to be somewhere."

Today's word is "benevolent". This is an adjective which means wanting to help others, or an expression of goodwill. For example, you can say, "Marcia's $100 donation to the children's charity was very benevolent of her."