In this free video language lesson from Sunny Park of Mahalo, we learn how to say, pronounce and write the Korean words for "I don't speak Korean" and "I don't speak English." For details, and to get started using this handy Korean phrase yourself, watch this guide for Korean ...more
Check out this instructional language video to learn how to transfer an English business call. "Telephone Talk" is a series of four short videos that deal with common English telephone situations at Fujikin. This is the first video in the series, and will show you how to trans ...more
This video is to help non-native English speakers say words that use the voiceless "th" sound. This video is best for people learning to reduce their accent or students learning English as a second language (ESL).
Today's word is "amicable". This is an adjective which means friendly or peaceful. For example, you can say, "Fortunately, my client and I have reached an amicable agreement after our big argument."
In this ESL lesson, an American English teachers shows you how to use "be going to," "be able to," "have to," and "ought to" in the passive voice. These are examples of idiomatic modal verbs in the passive voice. Watch this how to video and you will be speaking English in no t ...more
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. For example, you can say, "After becoming the chairman of the board, Michael felt he reached the zenith of his business career."
Let's face it...We all do it! 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 make mistakes using English words and phrases. This language lesson is perfect for ...more
In this episode you will learn how to use the present perfect when discussing your experiences in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
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 "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."
Check out this instructional English language video that demonstrates how to improve your English vocabulary skills, your listening skills, and your grammar skills. This is a lesson for the advanced English language learner. The theme is the 2008 Olympic Games that focus on VO ...more
This video will show you how to pronounce the alphabet correctly in English. If you have trouble hearing the correct pronunciation, and telling the difference between "c" and "d" and "b", this video helps you out with clear enunciation of each letter. Watch this video to prono ...more
How to use quotation marks in British EnglishIn this video we are about to see how to use quotation marks in British English. This is a very useful video because most of us confuse the usage of quotations and the meaning it renders. There are two forms of quotations single and ...more
A lot of the English you hear in the real world isn't taught in the classroom. This ESL tutorial is a quick lesson about using the simple present tense. The simple present tense are actions that are repeated or habitual and statements that are always true. Watch this how to vi ...more
In this video, we learn how to speak English by changing the structure of phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs can be transitive or intransitive, which means followed or not followed by an object. Transitive phrasal verbs can be separable or inseparable, which means the object can com ...more
In this English lesson, learn how the future tense is used in conversation. Great for ESL student!
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."
In this episode you will learn how to pronounce questions correctly in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
This three part language tutorial is a grammar lesson for lower level ESL students. Learn how to use the simple past tense with this tutorial. The past simple tense, also called the simple past is used for past actions that happened either at a specific time, which can either ...more
In this episode you will practice pronouncing words with the "h" sound in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
Today's word is "juxtapose". This is a verb which means to put things side by side, often for comparison or contrast. For example, you can say, "The news article on globalization featured pictures of the rich and famous, juxtaposed with sad images of poor people in Africa."
An English teacher shows how to use "be" able to" with modal verbs. Remember that "(be) able to" is almost the same as the modal verb "can."
In this two part episode, Jennifer goes over the use of "ing" or "ed" with adjectives 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 "ed" or "ing" with adjectives in English. Part 2 of 2 ...more
This is a tutorial segment of Double comparatives of English Grammar. In this lesson, the instructor is explaining about how to express a cause and an effect in a easier way with examples. She says that it’s the relationship where one thing makes a change on another or one fac ...more
In this ESL language tutorial, we look at the hardest part of learning English, grammar. English grammar is quite inconsistent, but with this how to video you will be able to start learning English with ease.
Learn how to say "Do you speak English?" in Polish.
In this tutorial, we learn how to speak English with conditionals. Conditional statements need special attention and usually start with the word "if". An example of a conditional statement is "if you want, we'll go out to dinner". This has two parts, a condition, and a result. ...more
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."
Today's word is "visceral". This is an adjective which means being from base emotions or instinctive. For example, you can say, "The opera made me cry although I don't understand a word of Italian. I felt that the opera appealed to my senses on a visceral level."
How do I change the language to the default setting? Check out this video tutorial on how to set English as the language on a Panasonic DMR-ES15 (ES25). This Panasonic DMR-ES15 (ES25) DVD Recorder is easy to operate and great to record with. While the power is ON, press the ...more
Learn how to pronounce the OUGH sound in American English. This video language lesson from Rachel's English provides a basic guide for pronunciations for ESL students. Say "ough". The letters ough, when together in a word, are quite an interesting case in American English. So ...more
In this episode learn useful phrases to use on the phone. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
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 "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."
This episode shows you how to use fashion phrases in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
Follow this video to learn tips on how to best pronounce the th sound when speaking in English. The th sound can be somewhat confusing for some people who are trying to learn English as a second language. In fact there are two types of th sounds. The voiceless th sound does no ...more
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 phrasa ...more
Today's word is "guffaw". This is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means a big burst of laughter. As a verb, it means to laugh loudly. For example, you can say, "When my teacher, Mr. Jones bent over to pick up his pen, the back of his pants split open. Everyone in the cla ...more
In this episode learn to ask negative questions with "don't" followed by a verb and "to be" in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
This ESL video explains how to make the W sound, in terms of tongue, jaw, and lip position. This video provides a basic guide for pronunciations for ESL students. The W, ww consonant sound. As you can see, the mouth position is similar to the oo vowel. The oo vowel however fe ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to do a really romantic hairdo. This look is super fast and easy to pull together and is perfect for a date or a night on the town. Look gorgeous from day to night and top the look off with a dreamy headband. Lovely!
It's time for another great grammar lesson with the Grammarian, Yossarian! In this tutorial, you'll actually be attempting to test your abilities and have to parse a sentence. This video will show you have far along you may be with knowing the English grammar and what you nee ...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).
Today's word is "gratuitous". This is an adjective which means free or complimentary. It can sometimes mean unnecessary as well. For example, you can say, "Anybody can use positive feedback from their boss on job performance; however, I don't appreciate the constant gratuitous ...more
Learn how to say the days of the week in English. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the days of the week.
In this episode shows you how to use the modal words such as should, might, and would; as well as learn words used in market reports and sales figures in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a secon ...more
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."
Learn to speak English by understanding how adverbs work in different scenarios. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket!
In this clip, an English teacher shows how to use gerunds in the passive voice. It's easier than you might think! It's so easy, in fact, that this free video English lesson can present a complete, detailed overview of passive voice gerunds in just over three minutes. For more ...more
If you are learning the English language make sure to follow this video which can better explain to you how to pronounce the letter R. When speaking in the English language we may often make common errors on how to pronounce the letter R in the words we use. One tip to pronoun ...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
Watch this video to learn the phonetic sound each letter in the English alphabet makes.
In this Language video tutorial you will learn how to report another person's words. In other words how to restate what someone else said. This video focuses on two aspects. #1. What's the difference between quoted and reported speech? #2. When can we use say and tell? In quot ...more
In this episode there will be useful words you need when you check into a hotel and review of the passive voice in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
This video makes you aware of the possibility of curving the ball slightly with an elevated cue stick. The elevated cue stick striking down on the cue ball will cause a very slight curve in the direction of whichever English technique you use. This video is good for those who ...more
This video will show you how to make a knit stitch using the English method. Anything you knit is made up of knit stitches and purl stitches. So, you once to learn this stitch you are on your way to mastering the craft. The English method means that you will be holding the wor ...more
This clip demonstrates a left-leaning decrease, the SSK (slip, slip, knit), shown in the English, or throwing style. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using English-style slip-slip-knit stitches in your own knitting project ...more
This video is about the word "zealous". This is an adjective which means being enthusiastic or passionate. For example, you can say, "Mrs. Jones has been a zealous supporter of our charity. She donates a significant amount of her income and time to this charitable organization."
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).
In this episode you will learn how to use relative clauses in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).