TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Denice Frohman: "Accents"
This animation is part of the TED-Ed series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's biggest feelings. [Poem by Denice Frohman, directed by KAPWA /...
TED Talks
TED: Why I keep speaking up, even when people mock my accent | Safwat Saleem
Artist Safwat Saleem grew up with a stutter -- but as an independent animator, he decided to do his own voiceovers to give life to his characters. When YouTube commenters started mocking his Pakistani accent, it crushed him, and his...
SciShow
When People Get Different Accents
What if one day you woke up and were suddenly speaking with a completely new accent from somewhere you’ve never lived? It sounds like a movie plot, but this rare condition is known as foreign accent syndrome.
Curated Video
Outsourcing Customer Service: The Rise of Indian Call Centers
This video explores the phenomenon of British companies outsourcing their customer call centers to India, specifically Bangalore. It highlights how these Indian call centers train their staff extensively in language and cultural details...
Great Big Story
The rise and fall of Hollywood's Mid-Atlantic accent
Discover the history of the Mid-Atlantic accent, from its Hollywood heyday to its decline in modern times.
Curated Video
The Melody of Accents: Exploring Regional Speech Variations in France
Uncover the intriguing nuances of regional French accents with Aurelie from Alsace and Stéphane from Toulouse as they demonstrate the distinctive sounds of their speech. Delve into the origins of these accents, their characteristics, and...
Curated Video
Is the Southern Accent Disappearing?
When you hear names like Gladys or Herbert or Doris, you probably automatically think of old people, but why is that? Linguists have been studying the science of first names for a long time, and though what's behind a particular parent's...
Great Big Story
Meet Sammi Grant, The Voice Behind the Accents
Dive into the world of Sammi Grant, a legally blind dialect coach, as she shapes the voices of actors with her extraordinary hearing skills.
Curated Video
ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI - Eleven Labs API Docs Walkthrough
In this video, we will explore the Eleven Labs API documentation to learn how to generate human-sounding speech for our chatbot responses. This clip is from the chapter "Backend Build - Working with AI" of the series "ChatGPT...
All Ears English
1976 - 3 Benefits of 'Like' with Linguist Valerie Fridland
You've probably noticed that English speakers say 'like' a lot but you may not know why. Today, linguist and author Valerie Fridland joins us to breakdown the word 'like' and why it's actually a positive and useful speech marker.
All Ears English
1966 - Are You Pronouncing ‘R’ Correctly in English?
Did you know that the R is pronounced differently in English when it comes to the beginning, middle, and end of a word? Today find out how it's different so that you can achieve clarity and connection in every conversation.
All Ears English
1985 - No Pain No Gain When it Comes to American English Vowels
Why is vowel pronunciation important? We dive into this today as we answer a listener question about vowels. You'll learn 8 vowel sounds and how to use them to spice up your English.
The Guardian
My homeless brother died on the streets of Glasgow. Who will be next?
Mark Starr died on the streets of Glasgow earlier this year; his family found out five weeks later on social media. As part of the Guardian’s empty doorway series we retraced his final steps alongside his brother Tony. Did Mark have...
Learn French With Alexa
Appeler (to call) — Past Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb appeler (to call) in the passé composé.
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Acheter (to buy) — Past Tense
Alexa teaches you how to conjugate Acheter (to buy) in the past tense.
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Acheter (to buy) — Future Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb ACHETER (TO BUY) in the FUTURE TENSE.
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Penser (to think) — Future Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb PENSER (TO THINK) in the FUTURE.
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Manger (to eat) — Past Tense
Alexa teaches you how to conjugate Manger (to eat) in the past tense.
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Essayer (to try) in 5 Main French Tenses
Alexa teaches you how to conjugate the French verb ESSAYER (to try) in 5 main French tenses.
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Regarder (to look at / to watch) in 5 Main French Tenses
Alexa teaches you how to conjugate the French verb REGARDER (to look at/to watch) in 5 main French tenses.
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Aller (to go) in 5 Main French Tenses
Alexa teaches you how to conjugate Aller (to go) in 5 main French tenses.
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Aimer (to like/love) in 5 Main French Tenses
Alexa teaches you how to conjugate Aimer (to like/love) in 5 main French tenses.
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Acheter (to buy) in 5 Main French Tenses
Alexa teaches you how to conjugate the French verb ACHETER (to buy) in 5 main French tenses.
Weird History
Where Did The Pirate Accent Come From?
The seafaring criminals known as pirates have existed for thousands of years. But because of the portrayals found in literature - or seen in films, TV shows, or on stage - much of what the general public thinks about pirates is likely...