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Lentils are a great source of protein and are quite heart healthy, but not only are they healthy, but also quite delicious. This recipe for yellow lentil soup will make a great lunchtime treat. This video will demonstrate exactly how to make a delicious Indian thoor dhaal, or ...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

In this video, we learn how to pronounce simple phrases in German. To say "hello again!" in German, you will say "hallo nochmal!" in German. To say "I am" you will say "Ich bin" in German. "Ich bin Amerikaner" means "I am American" in English. "Ich bin Brite" means "I am a Bri ...more

This is my entry for the play it forward ukulele video contest: http://ukulelereview.com Play Phil Collin's "Another Day in Paradise" on the ukulele with this free video lesson, which demonstrates both the song's chords and the proper picking pattern. For more information, an ...more

Watch to learn how to say the names of vegetables, like garlic and artichokes, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.

Which is the best way to speak? American English or British English? The truth is that you do not have to sound like anyone! You create your own individual sound. As long as people can understand you, then that is all that matters.

In this episode learn how to talk about when and where things happened in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).

In English, sentences follow the SVO, subject verb object, structure. Japanese, on the other hand goes by the SOV, subejct object verb, structure. As it's a little counter-intuitive to a non-native speaker, it can make learning the Japanese language that much tricker. Watch th ...more

Today's word is "bestow". This is a verb which means to provide or give something as a gift. For example, you can say, "The surgeon bestowed eyesight to my blind son."

In this video, we learn how to speak English: An introduction to phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are also called two-part and three-part verbs. This is a verb and one or two other short words. Together as a phrase these have a special meaning. The other words are called particles ...more

Fold an origami panda. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a panda Japane ...more

Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, often raises eyebrows with a name that may not flow easily off the tongue. As a finlandsvenskar/suomenruotsalainen, or a Swedish-speaking Finn and as a sought-after international engineer, Linus is used to pronouncing his ...more

Use articles "a" and "the" when speaking 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 "minuscule". This is an adjective which means very small and tiny. For example, you can say, "I just quit my job yesterday. I got tired of working 12 hours a day for such a minuscule salary."

In this episode, Jennifer goes over phrases that relate to "love and marriage" in the English language. This is great for upper intermediate and advanced students learning English as a second language (ESL).

Everyone has used a ruler at some point in their life, whether for art sizing, blueprint plans, or sizing up your widescreen television on your living room wall. But there's a lot of little ticks on the ruler that you may not be aware of. Your ruler shouldn’t be used only to d ...more

In this episode, Jennifer goes over expressions related to colors in the English language. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL).

In this tutorial, we learn how to say "I have brown hair" & other statements in Hindi. First, learn the basic body parts in Hindi. For example, "I have brown hair" and "I have blue eyes" would translate to, "mere baal bhure hain" and "meri aankhein neeli hain". These sound a b ...more

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 "tumultuous". This is an adjective which means very confusing and violently agitated. For example, you can say, "The Iraqis have lived through an extremely tumultuous time in recent years."

Learn how to transfer English during a bank shot in pool. English is very important when considering and setting up a bank shot.

Porphyra umbilical. Most know it as laver, a type of edible seaweed found along the Wales coastline, and also other areas in the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. Porphyra umbilical is best known for the Welsh delicacy of laverbread. Andrew shows off his coastal foraging skill ...more

This hair and makeup tutorial helps you recreate the obvious style of Twiggy and her androgynous looks. The English model, actress and singer is known for her large eyes, long eyelashes and think build, but in this tutorial, you'll be focusing on her short stylish hairdo and a ...more

Caesar demonstrates how to tube feed new born English Bulldog puppies in this video pet care tutorial. Some puppies might require special care and an orphaned dog will need an approximation of a mother. Watch this instructional video and learn how to tube feed and care for an ...more

Whether you speak English or whether you speak French, this video tutorial will teach the steps to performing the ultimate backflip in gymnastics. There is a lot of technique involved in doing a back flip, and generally if you know one way, you'll know them all. You will see ...more

This video shows irregular verbs in the simple form, the past tense, and as past participles. I hope this helps my students remember how these verbs change. It might also help with pronunciation.

Email Tune-up is a new series of business English video podcast for ESL students interested in improving their business writing skills.

Polish sausage? Are you kidding? If you ever, ever go to Poland, you need to try the sausage! In this video, learn how to say the word "sausage" correctly in the Polish language... the single word that will act as a portal to a world of sensational tastes... and a few extra po ...more

Watch to learn how to say the names of all different kinds of cookies in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.

Yossarian the Grammarian provides a quick review of modals and auxiliaries, and shows you how many words long a verb can be. Great for ESL students.

This pool shooting video shows a way to use a cue ball that is frozen against the rail to hit the object ball directly into the opposite corner pocket without scratching. Hit with a high left English with an elevated cue, to deflect the cue ball off the rail just enough to hit ...more

Fold an origami turtle. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a turtle Japa ...more

In this video from EnglishTeacherLive we learn some study tips on how to improve your English. 1.Don't be shy. Take every opportunity you can to learn English. 2.Learn phrases, not just single words. It's easier to remember and much more useful, plus you'll learn grammar at ...more

This recipe almost exactly replicates Heston Blumenthal's famous English recipe. Even if you can't find a candied orange, this tutorial shows you how to make one yourself. You will need, apart from the candied orange, a grated carrot, a grated green apple, three eggs, mixed dr ...more

Tell a loved one "You're always on my mind" in many languages such as: Spanish, Hindi, French, Russian, Japanese, and English.

Check out this English language tutorial video that explains some differences in American and British slang. This video was made in order to outline the differences between British-English and American-English. Practice and use these words appropriately and improve your unders ...more

In this video, we learn how to use English separable verb phrases for the classroom. Some basic phrases that you will need to know are "hand in", which would be used in a sentence like "he needs to hand in the assignments" or "he needs to hand this assignments in on time". If ...more

This goes over an error correction technique that you can use in your ESL/EFL (English as a Second Language / English as a Foreign Language) classroom with your Spanish students.

Fold an origami acorn. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold an acorn Japan ...more

This video gives a perfect demonstration for starting out Hanukkah 2010 right. See how to light the shamash and the first candle (on the right) for the first night of Hanukkah, along with all three blessings that need to be made. Blessing 1 (for the candles): "Barukh ata adon ...more

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."

This video is a demonstration of how to make Asian-style buchi. The ingredients are sweet rice flour, sesame seeds, peanut oil, water, and sweetened red bean paste. The first step is to put the rice flour into a mixing bowl and mix in water. When it is the consistency of mashe ...more

In this episode learn to use compound adjectives in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).

In these six part episode, Jennifer goes over the proper use of conditionals in the English language. This is great for intermediate and high intermediate students learning English as a second language (ESL). Part 1 of 6 - How to Use conditionals in the English language. Part ...more

Watch to learn how to say the names of some savory pastries, like a croissant with ham, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.

In this video, we learn how to speak English: reported speech with modals. Modal verbs include: must, should, and could. The expressions include: have to and supposed to. By reading the sentences, you will see which words can or cannot be changed. If the word changes the meani ...more