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Today's word is "fathomable". This is an adjective which means knowable or comprehensible. For example, you can say, "Thirty years ago, not many people would have thought that they could buy a personal computer. Such an idea was not fathomable by ordinary people back then."

In this tutorial, we learn how to pronounce consonants in Brazilian Portuguese. "S" has several pronunciations and sounds the same as English when it's used at the beginning of a word. Using "s" between two vowels makes it sound like a "v". At the very end of a word, it either ...more

An English teacher explains how to use "had better." This is an idiomatic modal which closely resembles "should," but it's a little stronger than "should."

Get back from your trip to Poland in time for work on Monday! To do so, you might just need to talk to your airline about how that fourteen hour delay just isn't going to work for you. In this video, learn the Polish word for "flight" (which translates to "lot") and how to pro ...more

Check out this Russian language video that goes over the order of the Russian alphabet. There are a few small details that differ in the placement of the letters in the English language to its Russian counterparts. This is the review lesson for the first six lessons on Russian ...more

Imagine this: You're stuck in Poland and the airline lost your baggage. All you want to do is get into comfortable clothes and go to sleep at the hotel. How are you going to ask a sales girl for what you're looking for? Learn how to say "pajamas" with help from this video to h ...more

From nursery rhymes, to rap songs, to love poems, rhyming is an important part of the English language. If you're feeling a little shaky on your rhyming abilities, glance over some of these simple rules and you'll be off and rhyming again. Rhyme is created by repeating the te ...more

Sick of that burning, persistent, acid sensation? With a couple of easy steps, you can put your stomach at ease and boost digestive health. You Will Need * A healthy diet * Water * Cumin * A healthy weight * A doctor Step 1: Avoid fried foods Avoid fried foods, like French fr ...more

In our most idyllic of dreams we envision living in a 17th century English castle with endless lush fields and gardens bursting with flora and faunt. But unfortunately most of us live in a more urban setting (think right in front of a Subway) and don't have as much space to wo ...more

In this video a teacher shows how to use possessive adjectives before a noun in English.

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the Italian word for "good." 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 clips like thi ...more

Watch this instructional cooking video to prepare a shrimp mold appetizer. This recipe tastes much better if you can use fresh jumbo shrimp, but you can also prepare this with a more modest selection of shrimp. This English style hors d'oeuvre is easy to prepare with common ho ...more

Learn how to use information questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how in English.

Straight talk from Yossarian the Grammarian on past and present participles. Great grammar lesson for ESL students.

You've probably eaten chow mein, and you've surely eaten chocolate..but have you ever eaten them at the same time? In this tutorial, Betty shows us her famous chocolate walnut chow mein bites recipe. These funky treats are both salty and sweet and make a great addition to any ...more

Yossarian the Grammarian lays bare the nature of the indirect object and the much less well known objective complement. Great English grammar lesson for ESL students.

Sick of the same old turkey sandwich? If you're looking for a change of pace in your sandwich repertoire, try this easy-to-make and delicious Vietnamese sandwich. What you will need: • ½ c. of water • ¼ c. of sugar • ¼ c. distilled white vinegar • ½ c. julienned carrot • ...more

Motivational speaker and leadership coach Tim Warneka teaches how to write a successful college essay in nine simple steps. Read and understand the directions and expectations the professor has for the assignment. Sit down and write whatever comes to mind on the topic. Edit yo ...more

"Would rather" is used to show a preference for one thing over another. What do you want to do today, go to the beach or go to work? I would rather go to the beach. Or, I'd rather go to the beach. In this ESL how to video you will learn the use of the phrase "would rather" in ...more

In this video, learn the Polish word for "cured meat" and the correct pronunciation. To cure meat, is to preserve it by either smoking or salting. Salt dehydrates the meat, creating such cured delites as bacon, sausages, and lamb proscuitto... Perfect for appetizer platters! ...more

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."

An English teacher shows how to use "either" and "neither" to make negative statements. These words are the opposite of "so" and "too."

Fruit is a must-have in any healthy diet. Not only is fruit a great source of fiber, but is great for your skin and is a natural diuretic... that will flush you of toxins stored in your body. Learn how to say "fruit" in Polish with help from this video. Ever wanted to learn P ...more

Send your friends & family a "kartka pocztowa" from Poland! A what? A postcard. In this video, learn the Polish word for "postcard" (which translates to "kartka pocztowa") and how to pronounce it correctly in the Polish native tongue. Ever wanted to learn Polish? Or are you p ...more

A very entertaining video about a colorful pasta recipe. The English host describes making a sauce consisting of fresh vegetables: asparagus, chilies, garlic, chozhette, and lemon zest. Chop all of the ingredients, while the angel hair pasta cooks. Cook vegetables and season w ...more

Watch this video to receive instruction on how to create an automatic reply in Google Apps and Gmail. This video shows the Danish version of Google Apps, but its the same procedure in the English version, and in Gmail. Activate automatic reply in Google Apps and Gmail. Click t ...more

Watch this video to receive instruction on how to upload a user image in Google Apps and Gmail. This video shows the Danish version of Google Apps, but its the same procedure in the English version, and in Gmail. Set the user image in Gmail or Google Apps. Click through to wat ...more

In this video, we learn how to type in Japanese while using Vista or XP with an English keyboard. First, go to your control panel from the start menu. Next, click "clock language and region". After this, click on the button to change keyboards, then click on "add". Now, select ...more

Looking to pick up some healthy snacks while in Poland? In this video, learn how to tell a grocer, "I'd like two kilo of oranges, please." Ever wanted to learn Polish? Or are you planning a trip to Poland? WonderHowTo is full of videos teaching the English to Polish translati ...more

Learn how to tell the difference between this, that, these and those in English. "This" is used for something close. "That" is used for something far away. They're both singular. "These" is used for things that are close. "Those" is used for things that are far away. Both word ...more

Here, you'll get 5 points on how English students can improve their level in this short video for beginners.

To become an American citizen you would first have to fill out an application, then take a naturalization examination. Providing that you have been a legal resident in the U.S. for more than five years, you would then have to appear at a court hearing. You have to be eighteen ...more

On your trip to Poland, be sure to know you armed with the language skills to get around. In this instructional video, learn how to ask where a bus is headed, and how to pronounce it correctly in Polish. Ever wanted to learn Polish? Or are you planning a trip to Poland? Wonde ...more

For preschoolers this is lesson tune that works on animal identification and color recognition. It includes lots of Halloween themed and colored items like a skeleton, spider, and black cat. Preschool video lesson tunes are short songs or chants with an educational message don ...more

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to tell an Italian person that it's nice to meet him or her. 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 i ...more

'Affect' and 'effect' are two commonly misused words in the English language. This quick grammar tutorial provides a great reference to explaining the difference between the two words and how context is important to picking the right one. Improve your writing after memorizing ...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