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How to Speak English: Pronounciation tips

In this tutorial, we learn pronunciation tips to Speak English. To help someone learn this, use an analogy, imagery, and vivid explanation so they understand what you are talking about in full detail. Use your hands to make the motions, then relate words to your base words. You will need to repeat yourself a lot, and also draw pictures so it can help them visually understand. Don't use difficult words, just start by doing simple words that are easy to understand. Once the easy letters are und...

How To: Play the flute for beginners

In this tutorial, we learn how to play the flute for beginners. To make a sound, you will put the hole directly onto your lips and make the shape of the hole with your lips. Then blow into the hole, trying different positions with your lips. You will place your fingers on the different key holes, and remove your fingers depending on what notes you want to play. You will press down keys on the sides to change the air sound as well. You will start out learning the different keys and notes, then...

How To: Accurately cite your sources

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cite sources. The citation style depends on the college major, professor or enrolled class. Citation gives credit to the author, validates claims that you have made, help readers learn about the subject and avoids plagiarism. To cite an article, users will need: the author, publication title, article title, date, volume/issue, page numbers and web address. To cite a book, users will need: the author, title, editor(s), chapter title, date of publica...

How To: Tie a kerchief scarf

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to learn how tie a kerchief scarf. Begin by opening the square scarf and then fold the points together on opposing sides to create a triangle shape. Now place the triangle on your chest, with the pointed tip facing downwards and bring the end points around your neck. Users may choose to let the end points hang down loosely or tick them under for a more fuller look. For a more asymmetrical look, turn the scarf to one side. This video will benefit those...

How To: Answer the "What is your biggest failure?" question

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to answer the question, "What is your biggest failure?" When answering this question, be honest and don't lie. Sharing your feelings will show that you care about work. Your reaction may indicate your response to any future problems. Always indicate if you turned that failure into a success. A strong ending to your answer should express that you learned from your mistake. This video will benefit those viewers who are looking for a job, and would like ...

How To: Say different colors in Italian

In this tutorial, we learn how to say different colors in Italian. To begin, if you want to say the words "the color", you will say "I Colori" in Italian. Next, the color white is "bianco", which is the color of snow. Orange is said "arancio" and pink is said "rosa". Red is said "rosso" and green is said "verde". Blue is said "azzurro" and purple is said "violetto". Gray is said "griogio" in Italian and gold is said "oro". Learning all of these different colors can help you speak to people wh...

How To: Get off the ground & ollie on a skateboard

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform an Ollie on a skateboard. An Ollie is a basic trick for getting off the ground and allows users to perform other tricks once learned. Place your back foot on the edge of the board's tail and front foot placed behind the front board bolts. Then pop down the tail with the back foot, bend the front foot, flick the board in midair and land on the board with both feet. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in skateboarding, an...

How To: Say "double room" in Polish

In this tutorial, we learn how to say different words in Polish. If you want to say "double room with a bathroom", you would say, "pokoj dwuosobowy z tazienka" in Polish. To just say "double room", you would say "pokoj dwuosobowy" in Polish. Finally, to just say bathroom, you would say "tazienka". Use several resources to make sure you have the pronunciation of these words correctly. This language is very difficult to learn, so you will have to learn how to pronounce the letters before you ca...

How To: Get a sultry, blood red vampire inspired makeup look

In this tutorial, learn how to get a reddish makeup style that is inspired by the latest vampire craze. Between True Blood, Twilight, Vampire Diaries and Buffy - modern day vampires are pretty hot. In this clip, learn how to get that sexy, undead look easily and translate it into a very wearable night style. Have fun!

How To: Keep your tinder dry & make a tinder carrier

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a tinder carrier that will keep the tinder dry. To make a tinder carrier, users can simply by a small cheap tin can. Then cut an X-shape in the side of the can to allow you to burn and blow on the winder. Now place the tinder in the can. The tin can can be used to store the tinder for dryness, and conduct fire with the tinder. This video will benefit those viewers who are planning to camp, and would like to learn how to make a tinder carrier t...

How To: Choose rum

Rum is no ordinary liquor. If you have a yearning for some rum, you need to know the basics of rum culture, like what rum is (and isn't), what kind of rums are available, and how is rum made. Once you know this information, you'll be a rum master. Rum is available in a wide variety of weights, ages, and blends. If you aspire to become a connoisseur of fine rums, start with the basics.

How To: Use crossfades to segue between tracks when DJing

Learn how to create smooth transitions between tracks with crossfades when on the decks. While DJing might appear simple to the untrained eye, truly mastering the turntables requires as much time and dedication as mastering any other instrument. Fortunately, the internet is awash in free video DJing lessons like this one, which make the learning process easier than it's ever been. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Make bacon rubbed with brown sugar & spices

In this tutorial, learn how to make a uniquely sweet and spicy bacon recipe. Hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli from the Food Network, you will learn how to rub your bacon with an assortment of spices and sugars so that it tastes incredible. These thick slabs work great for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. Enjoy!

How To: Make half square triangle quilted coasters

In this episode of the Crafty Gemini Show you'll learn some quilting basics and make a small project out of what you learn. You'll be run through some quilting terminology, including what a pieced quilt is, what quilt blocks are, and how to make half-square triangle block units using a super easy method where you can make two blocks at once.

How To: Pronounce Lam and ra2

Learning a new language can be a fun and educational experience. Not only are you learning another countrie's language, but you will also pick up on their culture as well. In this tutorial you'll be learning how to say two things in arabic. It may seem like a difficult language to learn, but with the right amount of study time, it can actually be picked up pretty easily. So in this video, you'll find out how to pronounce Lam and ra2. So good luck and make sur eyou practice. Enjoy!

How to Palm read: Explaining the right hand

This short lesson in palm reading explains the heart line on the right hand. You'll learn how to separate the life line from the heart line and see where it intersects. You'll learn that a broken heart line denotes a significant emotional change. You'll see how to determine where changes happen at certain ages in a persons life. Find out how to understand certain lines that show career changes later on in life. Learn that lines intersecting off the heart line denotes relationship changes thro...

How To: Chop a no-tears onion

Learn the correct way to chop an onion without crying in this quick tutorial. Start by cutting the onion in half. Remove the outer skin leaving the root on the onion. Leaving it one will help to keep the onion together an will keep you from crying. The next step, which might seem a little silly, is to put a spoon in your mouth. This is one method that will keep your eyes from tearing up while you chop the onion. Next, you'll learn how to properly sharpen a knife. Next, you'll learn how to cho...

How To: Play lead guitar like a professional

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to play lead guitar. Lead guitar plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, and guitar solos. When learning to play the lead guitar, the first thing that users should do is to start by playing the minor pentatonic scale, which can be used over progressions such as minor progressions. A second technique is to learn how to bend, hammer-on and vibrato. This video provides a demonstration of each technique for the viewers to easily understand and fol...

How To: Do the Chinese sticks magic trick

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do the Chinese sticks magic trick. The magician begins by showing the audience the two Chinese sticks together. When he pull the string down on one side, the other one goes up. Do this a few times to make the audience believe there is a string between the sticks. Then separate the two sticks to show the audience that there is no string between the sticks. But the magician is still able to pull the string down on one side and the other side will go ...

How To: Start a fire with a fire steel

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use a fire steel. The fire steel consists of a piece of steel and a striker. To use the fire steel, simply by pressing one piece against the other to create sparks. To ignite a fire with the sparks, users will need some sort of kindling or tinder. Simply strike the fire steel against the tinder to allow the tinder to catch the spark and create a fire. This video will benefit those viewers who are planning to camp or want to learn about wilderness s...

How To: Train in Judo

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to train in judo. In a regular judo class, students begin with warm ups and exercises for 15-20 minutes. Then students begin learning a certain throw, pin and a submission. The will then practice for 10 minutes. Then students learn a second throwing, pinning and submission technique. The students will practice for 10 minutes once again. The teachers will walk around and help each student with their technique. For the last 10 minutes, there will be a f...

How To: Make strawberry and cream soda pop cupcakes

Watch this video to learn how to make an unusual dessert. Do you love strawberries? Do you love cream soda? Well, two great tastes meet in this strawberry and cream dessert. It'll be more sweet than you can stand! Watch this video to learn how to make this delicious strawberry and cream cupcake dessert.

How To: Find APR, EAR & amortization for payday loans in Excel

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 623rd installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to see the pain that pay day loans inflict on people using Excel. Learn how to calculate APR (Annual Percentage Rate), EAR (Effective Annual Rate), an Amortization Table and the EAR for a loan that takes a fee out up front. Learn ...

How To: Coach Young Football Players to Long Snap the Ball

One of the most overlooked aspects of the game of football is long snapping, despite the fact that its easy to learn, and its easy to perform correctly and consistently. Failure to properly long snap is what causes failure in most football games, so learning the technique in this video will help you coach your children youth players. Learning how to long snap is especially important for punting the ball.

How To: Clean up digital video in Apple Motion 3

Learn how to remove noise, abberations and blemishes from your digital video when using Apple's Motion 3. Learn how with this free video software guide. Whether you're new to the Apple's popular motion graphics editor/compositing application or simply wish to get better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find value in this tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Make a square-knot friendship bracelet

In this video, learn how to design a super easy friendship bracelet. In this clip, you will learn the square-knot pattern, which is one of the most simple ones. Your friends will love receiving these bracelets as gifts and you will love making them for everyone you know.

How To: Make a pillowcase dress

In this video, learn how to make a little girl's dress out of a pillowcase. In this tutorial, learn how to take a unique vintage pillowcase and turn it into a stylish, cute dress that any little girl will love. This dress is pretty easy to make and your daughter will look great in it for years to come.