This ESL lesson talks about friends and friendship. Friendship is very important to being a happy and fulfilled person. This language tutorial teaches you how to describe your friends in English. Learn American and British words and phrases to describe your best companions wit ...more
The future perfect tense describes a situation which is finished in the future. This video tells us how we can use future perfect tense easily. It gives us a deep insight through the grammatical aspect of future perfect tense. It shows us how to use the helping verb i.e "will" ...more
Whether you are out hunting or thinking about joining a derby, you will need to learn to ride a horse first. Before you can ride, you need to saddle the horse. Check out this tutorial for information on how to saddle your pony English style, and then head out and find yourself ...more
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 "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 "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."
This short video shows how helping verbs are used with main verbs in English.
Check out this video tutorial on how to use back hand English in your pool game. This is the back hand English or aim and pivot aiming method for side spin compensation in pool or billiards.
In this episode practice using "how" "which" and "what" in the English language to get details from another person. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
Today's word is "achieve". This is a verb which means to attain, accomplish, or obtain something successfully by effort. For example, you can say, "Michael finally achieved his goal of becoming a doctor."
Today's word is "jeopardize". This is a verb which means to expose to danger. For example, you can say, "I wouldn't jeopardize my career by dating my co-worker when my boss thinks it's highly unprofessional."
Learn how to construct yes or no questions in the past tense in English. The helping verb "did" and the simple form of the main verb make a question.
A lot of the English you hear in the real world isn't taught in the classroom. In this ESL tutorial you will learn how to pronounce "ry" at the end of a word. Watch this how to video and you will be speaking English in no time.
Today's word is "gregarious". This is an adjective which means sociable or living in a group. For example, you can say, "The human being is a gregarious animal. And so is the cow."
In this video, we learn how to speak English using verb tenses. Verb tenses will not change if you are reporting facts, general truth, or immediate reporting. In all other situations, you will change verb tenses. An example of this is "I will buy balloons" can change to "she s ...more
Today's word is "honorable". This is an adjective which means being morally correct, distinguished, or respectable. For example, you can say, "My father was an honorable man. He would never tell a lie or treat others unfairly."
In this episode you will learn how to talk about the weather in English. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
A teacher explains what gerunds look like and how they might be used in English.
Learn how to include prepositional phrases in your sentence diagram with Yossarian the Grammarian. Great grammar lesson for ESL students.
Kathy Maister shows us how to make English muffin pizzas. They are a great snack or a meal, and they're perfect for a party. They take no time to prepare and they cook up in just 10 minutes. This recipe is for 12 English muffin pizzas.
Do you know what an idiom is? If you don't, this English lesson is sure to make you an expert on idiom usage. idiom (noun) a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual Basically, idioms are expressions that are natural ...more
In this horse riding video series, learn how to bridle a horse with an English bridle from expert Kelli LaBar. Kelli will demonstrate all the steps necessary for putting an English bridle on a horse. Part 1 of 15 - How to Bridle a horse in the English style. Bridle a horse in ...more
In this video, we learn how to use the verb "be" in different tenses. This verb changes depending on the verb tense and subject in which it's used. In the present tense, "I am", "we are", "you are", etc can be used. In the past tense "I was", "you were", "he was", "we were", e ...more
In this episode learn how to ask and answer questions about your preferences using the words like, love, and hate 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 "yearn". This is a verb which means to have a strong desire. For example, you can say, "Joanne yearned for an embrace of her mother whom she hasn't seen for over 10 years."
If you think pool only involves "four ball, corner pocket", this video is for you. Impress your friends with this simple video. Learn how to make a rail cut shot with natural English. Make a rail cut shot with natural English in pool. Click through to watch this video on colos ...more
English three-speed bicycles were manufactured from the 1930s through the 1970s but are still popular around the world today. Learn about English three-speed bicycles from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Learn about vintage English 3-s ...more
In this three part episode, Jennifer goes over the use of prepositions in location and direction in the English language. The list of prepositions is long, so this is meant to be a review and not an introduction. This is great for high beginner and intermediate students learni ...more
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."
Check out this instructional language video to learn how to talk on the phone in English, Vietnamese, and French. Learn a new language or two!
Today's word is "voracious". This is an adjective which means wanting to eat or consume large amounts of food or things. For example, you can say, "My sister is a voracious reader of trashy novels."
In this video a teacher shows the difference between possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns.
English bread - no sugar here and perfect for vegans! This simple, hand-made bread is perfect for beans on toast, or with some nice yeast extract and a good cup of tea. It's so English, you'll be whistling Monty Python and driving small, fuel efficient cars before you finish t ...more
Check out this short "how-to" guide to drawing and shooting the English Warbow.
This video demonstrates the "Right English" technique in shooting pool. It involves hitting a cue ball to the right of the center, causing the ball to deflect to the right, a fundamental technique for any billiards player. Shoot a Right English shot in pool. Click through to w ...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!
This ESL lesson goes over saying "thank you" in English. There are many words and phrases to thank someone in English. This language tutorial teaches you numerous ways for you to express gratitude in English.
In this episode learn how to talk about your pet in English. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
Learn the principles of English sidespin and how to perform this technique. Part 1 of 2 - How to Perform the English sidespin in pool. Part 2 of 2 - How to Perform the English sidespin in pool.
Learn how to use the English past tense passive voice in this how to video. The passive voice is the form of a transitive verb, that requires both a subject and one or more objects. To make the past tense passive, use "was" or "were," depending on the subject, and then add the ...more
Check out this Russian language tutorial video that goes over the Russian letters that look and sound like their English counterparts. Master the Russian alphabet by learning a few of its intricacies with Rusky Ed. Learn the Russian alphabet with this instructional language vi ...more
A lot of the English you hear in the real world isn't taught in the classroom. This ESL tutorial gives some English advice on how to order a coffee. This video demonstrates ordering coffee with specific vocabulary. Watch this how to video and you will be speaking English in no ...more
Today's word is "dwindle". This is a verb which means to become gradually less and less. For example, you can say, "Her savings have dwindled to little over $500 after she lost her job."
In this video from thedarkwanderer we learn how to footnote your references in a paper. For this you need a list of your references used. Place a superscript right after the last word that you want to acknowledge. Then place the note proper at the bottom of the same page. Put ...more
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."
In this epsiode of Video Vocab we're going to look at basic vocabulary related to the law. This is the first in a three-part series: part 1 covers basic legal terms, part 2 will look at words related to a court case and part 3 will look at the vocabulary related to commercial ...more
Yossarian the Grammarian answers your questions about gerunds and gerund phrases. Great English grammar lesson for ESL students.
Learn how to use the simple and past tense forms of irregular verbs in English.
Today's word is "pertinent". This is an adjective which means relevant or appropriate. For example, you can say, "As a sales representative, you must know all the pertinent information about your products such as price, inventory, available colors, and lead time."
Throw-induce English is an important consideration when aiming a bank shot. Learn how to perform this technique and improve your pool game.
In this episode learn and ask and talk about vacation plans by using phrases such as "be going to", "to get ready", and "I can't wait" in English. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
This video demonstrates how to do a three needle bind-off in English knitting. This method is great for seams. If your doing a project that needs a flat seam that almost looks like one piece this is the method to use. Also remember the English method is the easiest to teach ch ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to speak English using the true "t" and the flap "t". You will notice as you say different words in English that have the letter "T" that it sounds differently depending on the word it is in. The words "batter" and "latter" have a different sound ...more
Once you start making your own scones you'll never go back. While those hardened, several days old scones you get in packs at Costco are great if you're running low on time in general and just need a flaky doughy thing in your mouth fast, the best scones are fresh and homemade ...more
This episode shows you how to make comparisons using superlatives 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 "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."
This video shows how to use "Left English" when shooting pool. This simply means hitting to the left of the center of the cue ball, which causes the cue ball to deflect off the rail to the left, a fundamental technique for any billiards player. Shoot a Left English shot in poo ...more
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."
In this lesson we take a look at health and exercise in the English language. Do you think Misterduncan is fit?
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