This is a short video for the letter "sz". This is one of several videos that go over every letter in the Polish alphabet and every sound of the Polish language. The Polish alphabet are supposed to be the first introduction to this foreign language. It should help to understan ...more
Check out this instructional Hungarian language video to learn how to speak Hungarian! In this lesson, learn how to pronounce names and surnames in Hungarian. This video provides typical names in Hungarian without providing their English equivalents. This instructional languag ...more
Today's word is "incognito". This is a noun, adjective and adverb. As an adverb it means without revealing one's identity. For example, you can say, "The movie star traveled incognito in Europe on her honeymoon."
Watch to learn how to pronounce the letter "g" in different ways in French.
In this how to video, you will learn how to pronounce and memorize your first biblical Greek (Koine) vocabulary words. This is a perfect lesson for those who wish to study this ancient language. Listen and repeat the words in this language tutorial and you will be speaking bib ...more
Today's word is "facetious". This is an adjective which means kidding or being playful. For example, you can say, "Some people, like my boss, are not good at telling jokes; it's sometimes hard to tell whether he is serious or being facetious."
Today's word is "status quo". This is a noun which means the existing state or condition. For example, you can say, "They were only concerned with the status quo, not changing anything for the better."
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "oi," "ou," and "on" in them.
Watch to learn how to pronounce different combinations of vowels and "tr" in French.
Watch to learn how to pronounce some English words that have similar vowel sounds but different meanings like stuff - staff, hair - her, cut - caught.
This video addresses the consonants of Hindi from velars to retroflexes, including the writing system (devanagari script). It is concluded by part 4 (b). Please watch the videos on Hindi phonetics before this part. Part 1 of 2 - How to Pronounce Hindi consonants. Part 2 of 2 ...more
Learn how to pronounce the letter "m" in different ways in French
Today's word is "reminisce". This is a verb which means to go over past experiences in one's mind, or to remember. For example, you can say, "I was just reminiscing about my high school years. I wish I could go back to that carefree period of my life."
Watch to learn how to pronounce the letter "e" in French based on accents and position in the word.
Check out this Spanish language tutorial video that shows you some basic conversational phrases in Spanish. This instructional language video teaches you how to say and pronounce some basic greetings in Spanish. Learn the correct grammar for these words and phrases and improve ...more
In this 6 part language tutorial, you will learn how to pronounce and write the biblical (Koine) Greek alphabet. The biblical Greek alphabet is a set of 24 characters. This is an excellent lesson for those who wish to be scholars in this ancient language. Part 1 of 6 - How to ...more
Today's word is "weary". This is both a verb and an adjective. As an adjective, it means being tired mentally and physically, or causing fatigue. For example, you can say, "John felt weary on Saturday morning after working on his report straight through the night."
Learn how to spell and say the numbers 0 though 20 in French
In this five part episode, Jennifer goes over the pronunciation of the letter "R" in the English language. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL). Part 1 of 5 - How to Pronounce "r" in the English language. Part 2 of 5 - How to Pr ...more
Finnish is an unusual language, which can make it tricky for foreigners to learn. Instead of relying on a book, the Learn Finnish video language-learning tutorial series shows a photograph of a vocabulary term while pronouncing the word in Finnish. This technique allows the st ...more
Learn how to pronounce regular verbs in English with this ESL tutorial. In English, the "ed" ending might be a "d" or a "t," depending on what comes before it. Watch this how to video and you'll be speaking English in no time.
Watch to learn how to pronounce the letter "p" in French based on position in the word.
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
Learn how to pronounce the letter "n" in different way in French
Today's word is "tacit". This is an adjective which means implied or conveyed without words. For example, you can say, "Many years ago, there was a tacit understanding between the media and politicians that news reporters were supposed to be discreet about the private lives of ...more
Learn how to pronounce the numbers ten through twenty in French.
Today's word is "virtuoso". This is a noun which means an expert, often in music. For example, you can say, "Few people would dispute that Itzhak Perlman is the reigning virtuoso of the violin today."
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."
Check out this instructional Hungarian language video to learn how to speak Hungarian! In this lesson, learn how to pronounce the letters GY, A-O, and NY in Hungarian. This video provides phrases exclusively in Hungarian without English translation or subtitles. This instructi ...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."
Today's word is "jacuzzi". This is a noun which means a bath tub with underwater jets. For example, you can say, "The house we recently bought came with a jacuzzi. Now we spend a lot of time in the hot tub, relaxing and having fun."
This is a short video for the letter "dz". This is one of several videos that go over every letter in the Polish alphabet and every sound of the Polish language. The Polish alphabet are supposed to be the first introduction to this foreign language. It should help to understan ...more
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."
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
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "ill" and "ille" in them.
I think this tutorial will help many of you tackle the "r" and "w" sound. This video is best for people learning to reduce their accent or students learning English as a second language (ESL).
Check out this Thai language tutorial that teaches you how to pronounce a few letters of the Thai alphabet. This lesson includes useful phrases and words for traveling in Thailand. Make sure you know these and enjoy the Thai culture, beaches and company of Thai people. Practic ...more
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).
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."
This video will teach you how you can write and pronounce the Chinese word for "courage", yong qi.
This is a short video for the letter "c". This is one of several videos that go over every letter in the Polish alphabet and every sound of the Polish language. The Polish alphabet are supposed to be the first introduction to this foreign language. It should help to understand ...more
Check out this instructional Cherokee language video that demonstrates how to pronounce common Cherokee words in a Giduwa dialect like pen, salt, coin, bottle, car, key, and paper. This tutorial is great for beginners who want to improve their Cherokee language skills. Practic ...more
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."
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."
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
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."
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
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
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
Learn how to pronounce the vowel letters of Tamil language.
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
With tips from this video on how to pronounce "ch" sounds in the middle of French words.
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with the vowel combinations "eil," "euil," and "ueil" in them.
If you plan on taking a trip to the Netherlands soon, perhaps the infamous capital, Amsterdam, then learning the Dutch language could be the most helpful pre-trip preparation. There's tons of liberal vices to be aware of and maybe avoid (or maybe seek, if you're that kind of p ...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."
Check out this instructional language video to learn how to speak Cherokee! In this lesson, learn how to pronounce a few letters in the Cherokee alphabet of the Giduway dialect. This tutorial video is great for beginners who want to improve their Cherokee language skills. Prac ...more