SciShow
Want to Speak a Foreign Language Better? Have a Drink
Drinking could help you master the complexities of speaking a new language, and might actually help you memorize your flashcards!
Crash Course
The Mwindo Epic: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta teaches you about the hero of The Congo, Mwindo! Mike will tell you the stories of Mwindo's birth, his many deaths, and his evolution from a braggy superhuman baby to a wise, superhuman leader of his people. Along...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What makes a language... a language? | Martin Hilpert
Outside of China, Mandarin and Cantonese are often referred to as Chinese dialects, despite being even more dissimilar than Spanish and Italian. On the other hand, speakers of Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, which are three distinct...
Curated Video
Rama and the Ramayana: Crash Course World Mythology
The next entry in our parade of heroes is Rama, the protagonist of the Ramayana, one of India's oldest stories. We're going to be talking about Rama's importance to Hindu culture, and how Rama fits into Campbell's idea of the Hero's...
Professor Dave Explains
Latin Phonetics Part 1: Vowels
If we are going to learn Latin, the first thing we must do is learn phonetics, as we need to understand the basic sounds of the language, so that we can read it properly. This will require looking at both vowels and consonants, so let's...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
How German and English Languages Are Connected - Similarities Between German and English
The Surprising Ways German and English Are Connected - Similarities Between German and English Are you struggling to learn German? Discover the hidden connections between German and English that can make your language journey easier. In...
Great Big Story
This man can pronounce every word in the dictionary
Discover the champion of pronunciation and the art of words with Jacques Bailly's inspiring journey and wisdom.
Curated Video
How to Pronounce 'Curriculum Vitae' Correctly
In this video I share the "correct curriculum vitae" pronunciation in British and American English. By the end of this video you will have a clear idea of how to pronounce curriculum vitae and when to use it.
Curated Video
Is "R" a Vowel?
There's a good argument that the letter R is, at least sometimes, not a consonant at all, but a vowel. Does that mean your 1st grade teacher was lying to you? Not exactly. R is an incredibly weird letter, with so many different sounds...
Curated Video
Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much?
We all love language but still sometimes we pronounce certain words wrong, and everyone does it. We’re not talking about speaking too fast or jumbling letters. We’re talking about good ol’ fashioned mispronunciations–things you didn’t...
Great Big Story
This Man Can Pronounce Every Word in the Dictionary
Discover the champion of pronunciation and the art of words with Jock Bailey's inspiring journey and wisdom.
Curated Video
Past Simple tense - regular verbs. Sound of -ed words, 3 sounds of -ed rules. ESL teachers videos
ESL students and ESL teachers will love this video all about the sound of -ed words. We also discuss the 3 sounds of -ed rules. It's a great help for students learning past simple tense regular verbs. An English ESL animated video for...
Rachel's English
English Conversation Practice: How to Speak American English Like a Native Speaker
If you’re looking for English Conversation Practice this video is perfect for you! You’ll come into the kitchen with me and make peanut butter cookies. Along the way you’ll be getting English conversation practice with lots of...
Curated Video
How the Letter S Ruins Your Scores - IELTS Energy Podcast 1257
Can one letter ruin your IELTS grammar score? Unfortunately, yes it can! Today we share a student question about plurals and two common student mistakes with the letter S that can be devastating for IELTS scores.
Curated Video
How to Avoid Average IELTS Speaking Scores - IELTS Energy Podcast 1224
You will be shocked to hear how low the average IELTS speaking scores were last year! Even for native English speakers! Today you'll learn why these speaking scores were so low and what you can do to avoid these same mistakes!
Curated Video
3 Speaking Practice Tips with IELTS Students Heloisa and Burak - IELTS Energy Podcast 1307
IELTS students Heloisa and Burak join us today to answer Speaking Part 3 questions. Don't miss this episode because you'll hear feedback for their answers and tips for practicing with a speaking partner.
Curated Video
4 Tips for Band 9 Pronunciation - IELTS Energy Podcast 1245
Intonation and word stress are incredibly important for your IELTS pronunciation score but wait, there's more! Today we answer a listener question about IELTS speaking that you won't want to miss!
Curated Video
Don’t Make These Plural Mistakes on IELTS - IELTS Energy Podcast 1237
Learn about the most common grammar mistakes IELTS students make, so you don't make them on test day! When is a noun plural, and when do we put the s on a verb - we'll break down these rules and more on today's show.
Curated Video
Amanda Gorman
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
All Ears English
AEE Bonus - The 4 Trickiest Words to Say in English
There are four words in the English language - if you don't pronounce them right, it can make the flow of your sentence disjointed and prevent connection. Want to know what they are and how to practice them? Find out today
All Ears English
1864 - When Can You Choose Your Pronunciation in English?
When native speakers talk, sometimes they choose their pronunciation of certain words. Some say "adults" and some say "adults." Which words can you make this choice for? Find out today!
All Ears English
2031 - Why Should You Chunk Your Language Learning?
Do you like chunks in your ice cream? Today find out the many different ways to use the word chunk in English - plus get some advice on the best ways to learn a new language.
Curated Video
British English Pronunciation Practice - "Inconsistent" Poem & Explanation
British English pronunciation is notoriously tricky. To honor some of the nuances of its "inconsistent" pronunciation I wrote a little poem. Mastering pronunciation requires consistent and focused practice.
Curated Video
10 British English Slang Words to Describe a Person
Learn common British English slang words to describe a person. Download your FREE lesson notes here: https://englishlikeanative.activehost...