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Yossarian the Grammarian gives you the lowdown on participial phrases. Great English grammar lesson for ESL students.

Watch this video to receive instruction on how to create an automatic signature in all outgoing mails. This video shows the Danish version of Google Apps, but its the same procedure in the English version, and in Gmail. Make a signature in Gmail or Google Apps. Click through t ...more

Check out this instructional Hungarian language video to learn how to speak Hungarian! In this lesson, listen to a few dialogues in Hungarian. This video provides conversations exclusively in Hungarian without English translation or subtitles. This instructional language video ...more

Another Italian language video that teaches some of the other basic words in the language. The knowledge of shapes too is essential when conversing in any language. The words shown in the video are very commonly used. The presenter in this video, simply takes the shape in his ...more

Learn from Yossarian the Grammarian about infinitive phrases (to run, to learn, to cook, etc.), which function as adjectives, adverbs, and nouns. Great English grammar lesson for ESL students.

In this episode learn legal terms like "to sue" "to charge" This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).

Polyglot Alexander Arguelles presents a series of videos to provide introductory overviews of the languages of the world. Working diachronically through various language families in turn, he demonstrates how to identify each language, translates a text sample to show how it wo ...more

Learn some basic phrases in Polish with help from this video on Polish survival phrases. Survive in Poland knowing how to say such phrases as "Where?", "What?" and "What is this?". Work on your pronunciation by repeating the video, until you get it down pat! Ever wanted to le ...more

Watch to learn how to talk about sports and sports equipment in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.

This clip presents a complete overview of how to perform a purl-two-together stitch in the English style when knitting. Purl two together (p2tog) is a very useful decrease used on the purl side of your knitting. For comple instructions, and to get started using this stitch in ...more

In this four part video tutorial series, learn how to write a 12 score essay for the SAT test in just ten days. The SAT essay is designed to measure your abilitity to develop a point of view on an issue presented in an excerpt, support your point of view using reasoning and ex ...more

In this video, we learn how to order food and drinks in Spanish. First, you will need to learn how to say "to want", "I need", "please", "to be able to". Once you familiarize yourself with these phrases, you will have the first part of being ready to order in Spanish. You will ...more

A lot of the English you hear in the real world isn't taught in the classroom. Swearing is important to know about if you're going to speak English. In this ESL how to video, you'll learn about the difference between 'bitch' and 'slut' which many ESL speakers confuse. If you l ...more

Learn Arabic words using the Learn Arabic with Pictures series from ArabicPod101.com. Beautiful images clearly show Arabic vocabulary divided into units by topic. Each word is introduced in English and Arabic. It's a great way to study new vocabulary words that will build up y ...more

In pool, a cut angle bank shot will have an amount of right spin. Use reverse, or right, English technique to decrease the rebound angle. By varying the amount of spin, you can change the angle of rebound and create a larger variety of rebound shots. Bank outside a cut angle, ...more

ESL teacher Jennifer Lebedev teaches the proper usage of the English verb 'be' in the present tense. The verb 'be' has three forms in the present tense: 'am', 'is', 'are'. Sentences are formed with a subject and a verb. To make sentences with the verb 'be', use the correct for ...more

In this video, Matt explores a gambit line for Black in the Four Knight's English: 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.g3 Nd4!? He found this idea in the book "Starting Out: The English," by Neil McDonald. He spends one sentence dismissing White's acceptance of the gambit with 5.Nx ...more

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the Italian words for "I had a good time.:" "mi sono divertito/divertita." While Italian isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortun ...more

Today's word is "luminary". This is both an adjective and a noun. As a noun, it means a famous person who has achieved great success in a certain field. For example, you can say, "As an ambassador to France, my uncle often attends parties hosted by French luminaries in busines ...more

Learn the phrasal verbs (multi-word verbs): put up, put away, put on and put down in a quick English lesson.

This is a Greek twist on the crab cakes we all know and love, with a tzatziki being the creative addition to the delicious fried crab cakes. The tzatziki is a wonderful Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce, which compliments the fresh avocado relish and the creamy heirloom tomato v ...more

Oasis have achieved a sort of father figure status on the English music scene, and many of you were probably children when they debut CD "Definitely Maybe" came out in 1994. If you still remember it fondly, and if you've heard it it would be hard not to, watch this video to le ...more

Learning English may seem like fun, but it's not. It's one of the hardest languages to learn, because there are so many different ways that sentences can be created. So it's important when learning the language, to understand the grammar behind it. that puts the nominal clause ...more

Learn how to use the modal verb "must" in English. The modal verb "must" is almost the same as using "have to," but often "have to" sounds better in spoken English.

In this tutorial, we learn how to pronounce consonants in Brazilian Portuguese. When you are learning how to speak Brazilian Portuguese but are a native English speaker, it's going to be easiest to learn if you slowly speak the different consonants. If you learn how the new la ...more

Despite what its name may imply, Yorkshire pudding isn't really pudding at all. Rather, it's a delectable and addicting fluffy bread made with a batter of eggs, flour, butter, milk, and seasoning. Yorkshire pudding was first made in the 1700s in England and today is served al ...more

Today's word is "capitulation". This is a noun which means the act of giving up. For example, you can say, "The best time to buy stocks is when everybody is in the state of complete capitulation."

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to use basic Italian food and restaurant phrases. While Italian 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 ...more

Some studies say apricots help prevent cataracts, heart disease, and even cancer. They're also high in antioxidants and beta carotene. So, grab an apricot for an on-the-go snack the next time you leave the house or make a low-sugar apricot jam for a sweet & healthy treat. In ...more

In this example the left English is used to create an angled kick pool shot. In other words, the cue ball is hit off center in order to cause the object ball to deflect off the rail at a wider than normal angle to hit a blocked ball. Create an angled kick shot in pool using En ...more

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the Italian word for "goodbye": "ciao." While Italian 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 cli ...more

An two part introduction or overview of English articles: a, an, the, and the zero article. This is for the advanced or intermediate student. Part one presents basic rules or guidelines for using English articles. Part two summarizes the basic rules for using English articles ...more

In Poland, you will eat... and you will eat well. In this short language tutorial, learn how to ask, "Does the price include breakfast?" to your waiter, which translates to "Czy to cena ze sniadaniem?" Ever wanted to learn Polish? Or are you planning a trip to Poland? WonderH ...more

This video shows the simple and past tense forms of regular verbs in English.

Before your trip to Poland, learn how to say the most important words and phrases that might come in handy. In this video, learn the Polish word for "shower" and how to pronounce it correctly. Ever wanted to learn Polish? Or are you planning a trip to Poland? WonderHowTo is f ...more

In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to run Windows 7 on a Mac using Parallels. First you got to download Windows 7. For this you will need Firefox browser. Open the browser and go to www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx. Scroll down a ...more

To visit a local deli on your trip to Poland, you of course must first learn the word for "meat"! In this video, learn how to correctly say & pronunciate the word "meat"... The locals will not even recognize the fact you're a visitor! Ever wanted to learn Polish? Or are you p ...more

Trying to increase your Japanese vocabulary? This video language lesson shows simple verbs in the negative form written in Japanese as well as English while the word is clearly pronounced. Follow along while watching this video Japanese language tutorial and learn how to read ...more

Learn Arabic words using the Learn Arabic with Pictures series from ArabicPod101.com. Beautiful images clearly show Arabic vocabulary divided into units by topic. Each word is introduced in English and Arabic. It's a great way to study new vocabulary words that will build up y ...more

In this two part tutorial an English teacher shows some differences between the present tense and the present perfect tense. You will learn the basics, in how to ask a proper question. Watching this will allow you a little more understanding of the English language and how to ...more

Stalk up on the carbs on your next trip to Poland! Learn how to tell a grocer, "I'd like bread and two rolls, please" in Polish. Ever wanted to learn Polish? Or are you planning a trip to Poland? WonderHowTo is full of videos teaching the English to Polish translation of many ...more

Pixie Lott is an English music artist whose song "Boys and Girls" topped the UK charts in September of 2009. If you want to look like her from the music video, just watch as Princess Pinkcat shows you how to create a Pixie Lott "Boys and Girls" makeup look. Products used: NY ...more

Watch this video and listen to how different Japanese animals sounds are from their English counterparts. Cat: nya-nya- Dog: wan wan Pig: bu-bu-

Learn how to use the future perfect tense in English with this ESL tutorial. The future perfect is the perfect tense for setting goals with deadlines. A deadline is a date that you must complete an activity or job. For example, by this time next year, what will you have achiev ...more

Learn how to keep your kids occupied on a road trip with these fun travel and car games from a professional English teacher and experienced mother. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play car games with your kids. Play car games with your kids - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this vi ...more

In this ESL tutorial you will learn how to use the passive voice in the past continuous tense in Englishi. The passive voice is the form of a transitive verb, that requires both a subject and one or more objects. To put the past continuous tense into the passive voice, use "wa ...more

Learn how to use the phrase "get used to" in English. "Get used to" expresses that you have adapted or become accustomed to something you may or may not like. At first you don't like something, then you "get used to it."

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."

In order to install a new hard drive in your MacBook Pro, you will need to save everything on Time Machine. You will need to be in a static free environment, a hard drive, and small screwdriver. After you have backup everything on Time Machine, turn your laptop over and unscr ...more

Yossarian puts an end to the confusion surrounding case (the thing you wonder about when you're wavering between "I" and "me", "we" or "us", and so on). Great English grammar lesson for ESL students. Part 1 of 2 - How to Understand pronoun case in English grammar. Part 2 of 2 ...more

Check out this instructional language video to learn how to pronounce 6 letters in Russian that look the same, but are different. Learn how to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet with Viktor Dmitriyevich Huliganov with this 3rd lesson. This lesson covers the letters B, P, H, ...more

In this video, learn how to combine citrus with savory in a perfect way. You will learn to cook English specialty - roast quail - with cured lemons for a unique and interesting taste. Enjoy this dinner at your next party and you'll have everyone asking for seconds and thirds!

Today's word is "nonentity". This is a noun which means a person who is thought as being unimportant or insignificant. For example, you can say, "As a new immigrant to America, Mario felt he was a nonentity because he had no money or connection."