In this video, we learn how to speak English: Reported Speech/Reference Words. Reported speech is reporting another person's words or telling what someone else said. Indirect speech doesn't use the use the exact words that we use. Examples of reference words are: her, she, herself, him, and himself. Types of references can be pronouns or possessive adjectives. Listen to who the speaker is so you can change the reference words so that the statement is logical. Use this example as a reference: ...
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 said she would buy balloons". This shifts a sentence back to a different tense. When shifting verb tenses back future and present go to the past and past goes to past perfect. Practice changing verb tenses in different se...
If you are learning the English language make sure to follow this video which can better explain to you how to pronounce the letter R. When speaking in the English language we may often make common errors on how to pronounce the letter R in the words we use. One tip to pronounce the letter r better is not to touch the top of our mouth with our tongue when saying the letter r. Secondly, you have to make your lips shape in a tightly rounded manner to say the letter r accurately. You could also ...
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 and then he presents numerous examples for its correct usage. The video itself will only take about two and a half minuets of your time and will greatly improve your speaking skills.
Check out this instructional English language video with Moujan Z. as she talks about slang in 19th century America. This was a colorful period for the American vernacular with references to agriculture, the Civil War, and the frontier. Any ordinary sentence can suddenly be turned into a fun parade. Practice your 19th century American slang with this English language tutorial.
Check out this instructional language video to learn a few definitions of British English slang words. Slang is the use of highly informed words and expressions that are not considered standard in the language. Understand and be able to use some informal British English words with this tutorial video.
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!
Watch to learn how to pronounce some English words that have similar vowel sounds but different meanings like stuff - staff, hair - her, cut - caught.
An English teacher shows how to use "be" able to" with modal verbs. Remember that "(be) able to" is almost the same as the modal verb "can."
An American English teacher lists modal verbs and briefly explains their use.
A teacher explains what gerunds look like and how they might be used in English.
This video shows to pronounce regular verbs in the past tense in English.
In this video a teacher shows the difference between count and noncount nouns. This is very important for good American English grammar.
In this video a teacher shows how to use possessive adjectives before a noun in English.
Learn how to use the simple and past tense forms of irregular verbs in English.
This video shows the simple and past tense forms of regular verbs in English.
Learn how to use information questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how in English.
In this English lesson, learn how the future tense is used in conversation. Great for ESL student!
Email Tune-up is a new series of business English video podcast for ESL students interested in improving their business writing skills.
Okay, so now we're going to work on "l" and "d". This video is great for ESL students learning to pronounce words in the English language.
Watch this video to learn the phonetic sound each letter in the English alphabet makes.
If you're going to know how any phrase in a foreign language, "Do you know English?" is a useful one. In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask someone if they speak English in Spanish: "¿Habla inglés?" For more information, including an example of the proper pronunciation, watch this free video Spanish lesson.
Some French words look the same and have the same meaning in English but they are pronounced differently. This video series teaches you how to pronounce these words.
Learn the principles of English sidespin and how to perform this technique. Part 1 of 2 - How to Perform the English sidespin in pool.
English, or putting spin on the ball, is what separates really skilled pool players from the casual bar player. Inside English is the kind of English where the ball bounces off of the wallward-side of the cueball. This video details a drill for improving your inside English, allowing you to play many more pool positions effectively and win more games.
You can use english to make the cue ball end up where you want it. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.
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 with this how to video.
In this English language tutorial we look at fear and being afraid. There are many words to convey the emotion of fear and anxiety. This ESL lesson teaches you how to talk about your fear and the names of some common phobias.
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."
An English teacher shows how to make the past perfect tense: had + past participle. The past perfect shows that something happened before another past event.
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."
An English teacher shows how to make the present perfect tense in the form of a question.
An English teacher shows how to use "either" and "neither" to make negative statements. These words are the opposite of "so" and "too."
This short video shows how helping verbs are used with main verbs in English.
Learn how to say the days of the week in English. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the days of the week.
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.
Learn how to make the verb "to be" negative in English.
Destroy filler words, overcome stuttering, speak smoothly, improve enunciation, and get better at public speaking all around with just marbles and your mouth! This video is best for people learning to reduce stuttering or students learning English as a second language (ESL).
Video walkthrough guide for the five English classes in Bully for Playstation 2 (PS2) from bonersgames.com.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask someone if they speak english: "Parlez-vous anglais?" or "Est-ce que vous parlez anglais?" While French 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 this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.