Can you find these 10 common English mistakes?
source: Learn English with Rebecca 2016年7月15日
How's your English? Find out with this quick quiz. If you get any wrong, follow up by watching the lessons you need, related to each mistake. Improve your English immediately by correcting these basic English errors. Test your knowledge with the quiz: http://www.engvid.com/can-you-find-th...
Whose or Who's? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04YAk...
It's or Its? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-_vU...
Your or You're? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRxod...
Advice & Advise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCbAx...
Bring & Take https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgN08...
Lose or Loose? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWHik...
They're, There, Their https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3SAn...
Before & Ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1VAP...
Success, Succeed, Successful, Successfully https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCoTL...
Adverbs of Manner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_BHP...
Omnivore's Dilemma – Vocabulary List #1
source: Catlin Tucker 2016年8月21日
This list of vocabulary comes directly from Michael Pollan's book Omnivore's Dilemma.
Don't make this common mistake – Use the S!
source: EnglishLessons4U - Learn English with Ronnie! 2016年10月23日
There are some really simple things that you can do to sound more like a native English speaker. One mistake English learners often make is not pronouncing the "s" at the end of a word. This can lead to confusion. For example, if you say, "I like dog", it will be interpreted as meaning that you like to eat dog meat, not that you love these cute animals as pets! In this lesson, you will learn when you should pronounce the "s" at the end of some words in order to be clear in your meaning and avoid embarrassing confusion.
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BBC 6 Minute English | NEW TRANSPORT ON TWO WHEELS | English CC | Daily ...
source: Daily Listening 2016年10月4日
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0:05 Today we're talking about one of the latest forms of transport on two wheels.
0:10 Yes.
0:11 We're not talking about bicycles here.
0:13 No, we're talking about a… self-balancing transport device.
0:19 What a complicated name!
0:21 Now a device is an object which has been created for a particular purpose.
0:27 But yes, you need to balance on this device which means you need to stand on it and not
0:32 fall over.
0:33 Well this device has other names as well.
0:36 It's called a rideable because you ride on it like you ride on a bicycle – or you can
0:42 call it a self-balancing scooter - or others call it a hoverboard.
0:47 That's perhaps because it looks like a skateboard perhaps… but it's different, isn't it?
0:50 Yes it is, it is a bit different.
0:52 And we'll be finding out more about hoverboards in a moment, but first it's time for our quiz
0:58 question.
0:59 I'm going to make a statement and I want you to tell me, Finn, if it is true or false.
1:03 OK?
1:04 OK.
1:05 Here in the UK, it's illegal to ride a hoverboard on the pavement.
1:09 Is that true or false, Finn?
1:11 What do you think?
1:12 Well, I've actually seen someone riding a hoverboard on the pavement so I'll say it's
1:18 false.
1:19 I think it's legal to ride one on the pavement.
1:21 OK, then.
1:22 We'll see if you're right at the end of the programme.
1:24 OK.
1:25 So, Neil have you ever tried riding on a hoverboard?
1:29 No, I haven't, but I would like to give it a go.
1:32 It looks like a skateboard, but it is different – it moves differently – and it goes in
1:36 a different direction – it goes… sideways.
1:38 Yes.
1:39 And, you know, the other big difference is that it is motorised.
1:45 And when you change your balance the wheels turn.
1:48 So when you lean forwards – you move forwards – and when you lean back you slow down and
1:54 stop… and if you lean even further back, then you actually move backwards.
1:58 Yes.
1:59 So it's hard to keep your balance.
2:00 Like a skateboard, you need to practise to get good at this.
2:03 And I'm no good at skateboards.
2:05 And I think, you know, if you don't practise you'll fall off the hoverboard lots of times.
2:11 BBC reporter Emma Ailes has tried a hoverboard.
2:15 Who else has tried one of these rideables?
2:17 Listen to her report.
2:19 So you may have seen in recent weeks celebrities like Justin Bieber and Lily Allen riding one
2:23 of these.
2:24 It's a self-balancing transportation device or some people call them rideables.
2:29 I've never had a go but I am going to integrate one into my life in the next couple of days
2:32 and see how I get on.
2:35 And that was the BBC reporter Emma Ailes.
2:38 She said that she's going to integrate riding a hoverboard into her everyday life and so
2:44 perhaps she'll travel to the BBC on a hoverboard.
2:47 Now to integrate means to combine things to make them more efficient.
2:51 Or maybe she'll go shopping on a hoverboard.
2:53 Now she talked about celebrities – famous people - who are using hoverboards.
2:59 Yeah.
3:00 She mentioned two celebrities – singers Lily Allen – who's British.
3:04 And Justin Bieber - he's from Canada.
3:07 So people are using hoverboards all over the world.
3:10 Neil, you were telling me about a guy you saw last weekend.
3:13 Yes, I was at a shopping centre and there were all these kids – teenagers - watching
3:17 this guy using a hoverboard.
3:20 Of course they all wanted to try it.
3:21 You could hear them shouting: "Can I have a go?
3:23 Can I have a go?
3:24 Can I have a go?"
3:25 Now, to have a go means to try something.
3:28 Yes.
3:29 Now what was our reporter's experience of using a hoverboard?
3:33 How did she get on?
3:35 Did she learn how to use it?
3:37 Did she enjoy using it?
3:39 So overall this is really good fun and I definitely recommend giving it a go.
3:44 But there are some downsides.
3:45 It's really heavy, it's illegal to use it on the pavement and it's quite embarrassing
3:50 being stared at.
3:51 So are two wheels better than two legs?
3:55 For me, probably not.
3:56 So that was the BBC reporter Emma once again.
3:59 And she tried to use the two wheels of the hoverboard to move around but she said she
4:04 prefers moving with her two legs.
4:07 But she did say this about using a hoverboard - it's good fun and she definitely recommends
4:12 that people try it – they should give it a go!
4:16 But she said there are also some downsides – some bad things.
4:20 First, it's heavy.
4:22 Yes, it's not very easy carrying a heavy hoverboard.
4:25 Also when she uses it everyone looks at her and they don't stop looking – they stare
4:31 at her and she says that's embarrassing.
4:34 And there is one more downside about using a self-balancing scooter.
4:40 And this is also the answer to our quiz question…
4:43 I asked if it's true or false that it's illegal to ride a hoverboard on the pavement in the
4:49 UK.
4:50 And I said that it's false.
4:51 And you are… wrong.
4:54 It's illegal.
4:55 There is a law here about that.
4:57 Yes, I realised I guessed the wrong answer when I heard that clip from Emma's report
5:02 there.
5:03 Yes.
5:04 Their use is illegal under Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835 for use on the public pavements
5:11 and roads in the UK.
5:12 Oh, very impressive, Neil.
5:14 Now, you can use a hoverboard, I've heard, on private propertyif you have permission
5:19 from the owner but NOT on public pavements and roads.
5:23 OK.
5:24 Well, next time you see your friend Justin Bieber, Finn, tell him that.
5:29 I will.
5:30 Now, that's all for today.
5:31 Please do join us again soon.
5:33 Please do.
5:34 And let's hear the words before we go.
5:36 OK.
5:37 We heard: device
5:39 balance pavement
5:43 scooter skateboard
5:47 celebrities to get on
5:50 to have a go illegal
5:53 private property That is it now.
The Library (Learn English via Listening Beginner Level | Lesson 104)
source: Daily English Conversation 2016年9月9日
One of my favorite places is the library.
I go there to get books for school, and I go there to get books for pleasure.
I often read mysteries for fun.
In the summer, I read lots of mysteries.
I like to sit outside and read.
In the winter, I have to read books for school.
I go to the library to find out things for my projects.
I often use the dictionary and the atlas.
Some of my friends go with me, and we sit at the tables and do our homework.
We can't make a lot of noise in the library.
People have to be quiet when they are in a library.
When I first went to the library, I was confused about how to find books.
The librarian showed me how to use the computer to find books.
Now I am able to do all my research myself.
I have read some very interesting books.
I have learned a lot from library books.
I always bring the books back on time so I don't get a fine.
I am collecting books at home.
People often give me books for gifts.
Soon I will have my own library.
Reading is a good hobby.
Everyone in my family likes to read.
The library has other things besides books.
There are videos at the library.
There are also compact discs at the library.
I have a library card so I can get books, videos or compact discs whenever I want to.
My mother sometimes goes to the library to look at the magazines.
She gets some good recipes from the magazines.
My father looks for books on how to build things.
He is building some bookshelves for me at the moment.
He found the instructions in a book.
My little brother reads children's books.
He likes books about trains.
I have liked books ever since I was very small.
My mother says that reading is a good habit to get into.
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Come - Go - Bring -Take
source: Simple English Videos 2013年3月20日
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Talking about Accidents
source: EnglishLessons4U - Learn English with Ronnie! 2011年10月8日
http://www.engvid.com/ Learn how to talk about accidents in English. I'll teach you the vocabulary and phrases we use to talk about broken bones, car accidents, and more. Then take the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/talking-about-a... .
Danger in London (English listening comprehension)
source: Crown Academy of English 2013年12月14日
In this English listening comprehension lesson, you will have the opportunity to practice your listening skills by listening to the English article and then answering the questions.
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Discussing Bad Happenings - English for Life - Social English
source: Twominute English 2013年8月20日
Unfortunate events can take place anytime, anywhere and with anyone. It is our responsibility to help our relatives and friends to get over these events and start afresh. Well, in order to do so, you need to know the right phrases you can use in your conversation which can comfort the victims. Let's take a look at some sample conversations that will help you understand the phrases you can use while expressing your emotions about unfortunate events.
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0:06 In this lesson, you will see phrases you can use to talk about unfortunate events.
0:18 The cops found out who was responsible for the crash!
0:22 What crash?
0:24 Didn’t you hear about it? Someone hit our neighbour’s kid yesterday and ran away.
0:30 Oh my God! How’s she?
0:32 A pedestrian called 911 in time but she is still in ICU.
0:38 Gosh. I hope she gets well soon. What are they going to do with the driver?
0:42 Well...hit-and-run is a serious offense. I hope he gets jail time.
0:48 So do I.
0:55 This is so unfortunate! When did it happen?
0:59 Yes, it is. Apparently the thieves broke into our house last night.
1:03 Where were you?
1:05 We were away for a weekend trip. We came back today and saw a broken lock.
1:10 Do you suspect anyone?
1:13 I don’t! But maybe the police officers have some leads.
1:17 Thank God your stuff is insured. At least you’ll get the money.
1:22 Yeah! That’s right. It’s at least some comfort.
1:31 Why do you look so upset, Emma?
1:34 Oh. Don’t even ask, Sam! I’m terribly broke for this month.
1:39 Why? You were supposed to get your salary today. The month has just begun.
1:44 Sure. The month’s just begun and I’ve lost my wallet which had all my money in it.
1:51 What are you saying? Where did you lose it?
1:54 I have no idea. I must have left it somewhere, but I can’t remember where.
2:01 I’m so sorry to hear it. What are you going to do for the rest of the month?
2:05 I’ll ask my parents to transfer me some funds.
2:09 Good to know you have an option.
2:18 Hey, Emma! I am so sorry that Puffy died!
2:21 Hi, Sam. Thank you. He was an old dog. It was his time.
2:26 You had him for many years. It must be hard.
2:30 Yes, I miss him very much.
2:33 Is there anything I can do? Let me take you to lunch.
2:37 Thanks, you’re a good friend.
2:42 Oh my God! How’s she?
2:48 Gosh. I hope she gets well soon.
2:56 I hope he gets jail time.
3:03 This is so unfortunate! When did it happen?
3:13 Thank God your stuff is insured.
3:20 Why do you look so upset, Emma?
3:28 I’m so sorry to hear it.
3:34 Good to know you have an option.
3:40 I am so sorry that Puffy died!
3:46 Is there anything I can do? Let me take you to lunch.
Talking about crime
source: JamesESL English Lessons (engVid) 2010年12月17日
http://www.engvid.com/ In this English lesson, I teach you how to talk about CRIME. You'll need to know these words and idioms to understand a lot of TV shows and movies, but they might be very important to you in real life too.
10 best animal idioms in English
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2014年5月29日
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1. As busy as a beaver
Some one who is extremely busy and has no time to waste.
2. To drink like a fish
Someone who drinks alcohol excessively; to be in the habit of drinking alcohol excessively.
3. Innocent as a lamb.
Someone who is not corrupted or tainted with evil or unpleasant emotions.
4. be as quiet as a mouse
to be very quiet
5. Crooked as a dog's hind leg
Someone who is very dishonest is as crooked as a dog's hind leg.
6. Sly as a fox
Someone who is as sly as a fox is cunning and experienced and can get what they want, often in an underhand way
7. To act as a guinea pig
if someone is used as a guinea pig, new ideas or products are tested on them.
8. As scared as a rabbit
to be so frightened or surprised that you cannot move or think.
9. As gruff as a bear
Someone who is unsociable OR Someone who has a rough or soar voice
10. A Head of the pack
"To be on top", "to be superior" or "to be the best
Interjections in English: Examples in English Conversation
source: Espresso English 2012年12月12日
Interjections are words used to express emotion. There are hundreds of interjections in English, but you'll learn 10 in this lesson with examples in English conversations. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net for English tips and intensive English courses.
Confused Words - LOSE or LOOSE?
source: Learn English with Rebecca 2011年6月13日
http://www.engvid.com/ LOSE or LOOSE? This vocabulary lesson is about one of the most common spelling mistakes made by students. Watch this video and you won't go wrong again. Take the quiz on the lesson at http://www.engvid.com/confused-words-...
CNN Student News with subtitles - October 28, 2016 | The deterioration of U.S.-Russia r...
source: NEWS with Subtitles 2016年10月27日
The WWF issues a warning about the world's animals, U.S.-Russia relations are compared to a new Cold War, and Japan's high-speed rail network gets even faster.
Today's international headlines: The World Wildlife Fund issues a warning concerning the planet's animals, experts compare the deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations to a new Cold War, and Japan tests the next chapter of its Shinkansen network. CNN Student News are also telling you about a penguin that was recently outfitted with a wetsuit. Why? Because Fridays are awesome!
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CNN Student News with subtitles - October 27, 2016 | Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Reach...
source: NEWS with Subtitles 2016年10月26日
Today's show covers migrant deaths in the Mediterranean, muscle loss in space, hits to young football players, and tech as a teaching tool at a haunted house.
A new report from the United Nations underscores the risks being taken by thousands of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. A new report funded by NASA suggests muscle loss in space is responsible for the back problems of many astronauts. And a new medical study has some doctors concerned about hits to young football players -- even when they don't suffer concussions. CNN Student News are also examining how a haunted house's technology is being used as a teaching tool.
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source: Mark Kulek 2016年10月26日
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Let's Learn English Lesson 33: Learning America's Sport
source: VOA Learning English 2016年10月26日
Anna teaches how to play baseball in this video.
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Let's Learn English Lesson 33 Speaking Practice
source: VOA Learning English 2016年10月19日
In this video, learn about agent nouns. These are nouns that indicate someone or something that performs the action of a verb. Usually, they end in "–er."
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Let's Learn English Lesson 33 Pronunciation Practice
source: VOA Learning English 2016年10月19日
In this video, learn about agent nouns. These are nouns that indicate someone or something that performs the action of a verb. Usually, they end in "–er." See the whole course at http://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/...
What is Halloween? American Culture Lesson for English Learners
source: Go Natural English 2016年10月21日
Is Halloween a public holiday? Is it religious?
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BBC 6 Minute English | LIFTS | English CC | Daily Listening
source: Daily Listening 2016年9月28日
0:05 I'd like to start by asking how did you get up here to the studio - on to the sixth floor
0:09 - this morning?
0:10 Well, by lift, of course.
0:11 I thought so.
0:12 That’s what we’re going to talk about in this programme - lifts.
0:16 Or elevators, as Americans call them.
0:18 Lifts?
0:19 That's not very exciting, is it?
0:21 What’s there to say about lifts, Rob?
0:24 I mean they take you up and down and that’s it really.
0:27 Well, you're in for a surprise, Neil – but first let's see if you can answer this question:
0:32 Which country has the most lifts?
0:35 Is it... a) The USA?
0:36 b) Italy? or c) China?
0:40 Well, it seems obvious to me because of the massive expansion in its construction industry,
0:47 I'm going to say China.
0:48 Okay.
0:49 Well, we'll find out if you're right or wrong later on.
0:53 But now, let's elevate – or raise – your knowledge about lifts.
0:58 This invention has had quite an effect on which floor people choose to live on.
1:03 Well, I suppose before the days of lifts rich people lived on the ground floor and poorer
1:09 people lived on the top floors and had to use the stairs.
1:13 Now though it's the other way round – and that, in turn, has given rise to penthouses
1:19 with their fantastic views.
1:21 And the history of lifts goes back a long way.
1:24 It was mathematician Archimedes who invented the first lift in 236 BC.
1:30 In the Middle Ages there were examples of lifts being used for military purposes.
1:35 Then they helped to move agricultural products around.
1:39 They really came into their own – or became very useful - in the Industrial Revolution.
1:44 And there was a wide range of methods used to drive them, too – pulleys, water and
1:50 steam power, electricity and so on.
1:53 Today, tall blocks of flats couldn't exist without them.
1:57 And you're right, Rob, there's more to lifts than meets the eye.
2:00 There certainly is.
2:02 But have you noticed how nobody says anything in a lift?
2:06 Have you ever felt uneasy in a lift, Neil?
2:08 Actually yes, I have.
2:09 Just this morning I was standing next to the big boss and neither of us knew what to say
2:16 to each other.
2:17 Yes, it's a strange one, isn't it?
2:19 Well, let's listen to Jason Whale, sales manager at Elevators Ltd, talking about this subject.
2:25 He thinks he may have found a solution to the problem.
2:29 He uses a word that describes the state of feeling strange or uneasy.
2:33 Can you tell me what it is?
2:36 It's a very anxious experience the time you spend in a lift.
2:39 I think everyone behaves very differently and awkwardly in a lift.
2:43 If you have things around you, you take away that awkwardness.
2:47 We all look at our phones sometimes or look down at the floor.
2:50 Well, surely it's better to look at advertisements on the walls…
2:55 He said awkwardness, which describes the state of feeling strange or uneasy.
3:00 He suggests that advertisements in lifts could improve our experience of being in one.
3:06 I suppose that could mean moving, digital ads.
3:10 It could, but before we consider that further, let's delve into lifts a little more.
3:16 Of course there's always the danger of getting stuck in one – but thankfully that's rare
3:20 and usually you can dial an emergency number and be rescued.
3:24 And did you know that most lifts mark the 13th floor as 12A or something similar because
3:30 13 is considered an unlucky number?
3:34 By the way, have you heard of the elevator pitch?
3:37 Yes, I have Neil.
3:38 It's something we can do when we're stuck in a lift with someone.
3:41 Yes - people say that if you have an idea or product to sell you should be able to sell
3:47 it – or pitch it – to someone quickly.
3:50 So in other words, in the time it takes for an elevator – or lift - to reach the top
3:55 of a building.
3:56 It's a good idea if the lift doesn't break down!
3:59 Let's get back to the thought that digital advertising can make travelling by lift a
4:03 more pleasant experience.
4:06 Let's hear from Jason Whale again.
4:07 He uses a word that means "thinner".
4:10 Can you spot it?
4:11 I think, with all things, as technology becomes both slimmer and also cheaper as well, it
4:17 becomes much more attractive to people who purchase lifts and therefore there are so
4:23 many different ways to enhance a lift with light boxes, with moving images, with television
4:28 screens, it becomes quite exciting for us, and hopefully a little bit more interesting
4:33 for the people who use lifts every day.
4:36 He said slimmer which means thinner.
4:38 And he said enhance, which means improve.
4:41 Well, he could be on to something.
4:43 Looking at moving advertisements must be better than listening to Muzak– that's non-stop,
4:48 pre-recorded – usually boring - music.
4:50 Oh, that's terrible!
4:51 I hate Muzak!
4:53 OK.
4:54 So Neil, do you remember the question I asked you at the beginning of the programme?
4:57 I asked you which country has the most lifts?
5:00 Is it... a) The USA?
5:02 b) Italy? or c) China?
5:04 And I said c) of course.
5:06 It must be, it has to be China!
5:08 Really?
5:09 You sound so sure... but in fact you're wrong.
5:11 The answer is actually Italy.
5:12 Does that surprise you?
5:14 Yeah.
5:15 It astonishes me to be honest.
5:16 All these old buildings that have got lifts in…
5:18 I wonder why.
5:19 Well, before we go, it's time to remind ourselves of some of the vocabulary that we've heard
5:23 today.
5:24 Neil.
5:25 came into their own elevators
5:31 elevate blocks of flats
5:34 there's more to lifts than meets the eye awkwardness
5:40 delve into largely
5:43 slimmer enhance
5:48 Muzak Thanks, Neil.
When I Grow Up (Learn English via Listening Beginner Level | Lesson 105)
source: Daily English Conversation 2016年9月9日
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I have been thinking about what I'd like to be when I grow up.
There are so many choices.
I could be a principal like my father.
I could be a teacher.
I like animals.
Maybe I should be a veterinarian.
My cat just went to the veterinarian to get her shots.
I don't think my cat was too happy to be there.
I could be a farmer and grow vegetables.
Maybe I could be a doctor and cure people.
If I was good enough, I could be a famous sports person or a singer.
I could be an actor on television or in the movies.
Maybe I would like to be a policeman or a fireman.
I could rescue people.
I can play the piano.
Maybe I should be a musician.
I could be a lawyer.
I sometimes watch shows about lawyers defending people.
Lawyers have to be able to speak well.
I could be a carpenter and work with wood, or I could be a welder and work with metal.
There are just so many jobs.
I could work in a restaurant.
I could cook food, or I could serve food.
I could be an airline pilot or the captain of a ship.
I could be a repairman or an artist.
The world is full of jobs.
Some of the jobs require a lot of education.
Some require a little bit of training, and some require a lot of training.
It's all up to me.
I can be whatever I want to be.
So and Such - A One Minute Video English Lesson
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How to understand native speakers' questions in English
source: EnglishLessons4U - Learn English with Ronnie! 2012年2月24日
http://www.engvid.com Native English speakers ask questions SO fast that you can't understand them! Watch this lesson to improve your listening comprehension in English. You'll be able to answer questions like "watayadoin?!"
Settle down - Fun With Phrasal Verbs
source: Twominute English 2013年8月19日
The meaning of the phrasal verb "settle down" is to stop being in a rush or being angry and to become calm or quiet. Settling down also means to start living a peaceful life with little change. In this English tutorial video you will learn about the meaning and use of this phrasal verb. You should practice at the end by repeating the selected phrases in order to improve your oral skills.
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0:19 Let’s learn about the phrasal verb ‘settle down’!
0:22 To ‘settle down’ is to become calm and composed. My children settle down when Mr. Bean is on.
0:30 Right. Settling down means to quit moving around or making noise.
0:35 Settling down also means to stabilize in your life; when you don’t expect much change in your job or family.
0:42 Do you mean to marry?
0:44 Yes, many people use ‘settle down’ to say they’re getting married, starting a family, having kids, etc.
0:52 Okay, Okay, I got it. It means to give up living a youthful carefree life with lots of changes and movement and start living a normal stable life, right?
1:01 Exactly! Before settling down here in Minnesota I used to travel a lot.
1:07 Got it. The phrase ‘settle down’ is used even when someone needs to stop a fight or an argument. Am I correct, Vindy?
1:14 Yeah, that’s the phrase we use to command someone to stop doing something and become quiet, especially when the person is making a fuss.
1:23 Alright. Should we see some more examples in context?
1:27 Sure! Let’s listen to some conversations.
1:37 Why are the kids making such a noise?
1:39 They want to watch TV.
1:41 Then turn on the TV and make them settle down.
1:44 Good luck with that!
1:45 Watch me. Alright, kids. Settle down and sit near the TV. I’m turning it on.
1:55 Nova, so what’s next after moving?
1:59 What do you mean? I’m moving to Michigan to be close to my family.
2:03 Are you settling down by yourself?
2:05 Yeah! My boyfriend needs to finish college first.
2:08 I see. George is a good man, dear. When it’s time, I’m sure you’ll settle down and be happily ever after.
2:22 Why don’t you keep an eye on Nova, Mark?
2:25 Why? What happened?
2:27 She’s very frustrated by the project. Today I saw her throw a pen at the wall.
2:32 I’ll see if I can get her to settle down.
2:34 Yes, after all, it’s just work. In time, it will get done.
2:38 We should all settle down and stop getting so angry over work.
2:43 Agreed.
2:49 My children settle down when Mr. Bean is on.
2:56 Before settling down here in Minnesota I used to travel a lot.
3:07 Then turn on the TV and make them settle down.
3:14 Alright, kids. Settle down and sit near the TV.
3:25 Are you settling down by yourself?
3:34 When it’s time, I’m sure you’ll settle down and be happily ever after.
3:47 I’ll see if I can get her to settle down.
3:56 We should all settle down and stop getting so angry over work.
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A Successful Job Interview [English Conversation] FULL
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English Vocabulary - TRACT words - contract, subtract, abstract, and more!
source: JamesESL English Lessons (engVid) 2010年11月29日
http://www.engvid.com/ In this English vocabulary lesson, I use my "pyramid method" to teach you words that are built from the root "tract" -- subtract, attract, detract, and more!
105 Regular English Verbs with -ED in the Past: Pronunciation Practice
source: Espresso English 2012年12月16日
Many English learners make pronunciation mistakes with the -ED ending of regular verbs in English in the past tense. There are 3 ways to pronounce it:
1) Like T
2) Like ED (with an extra syllable)
3) Like D
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When to use 'THE' with places
source: Learn English with Rebecca 2011年6月1日
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Understanding the 2016 US Elections
source: English Lessons with Adam 2016年10月25日
Trying to understand the American presidential elections? There's more to it than just Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Confused about electoral colleges, super delegates, polls, incumbents, and candidates? Let me explain it for you! In this video, I'll teach you the vocabulary, definitions, and expressions you need to know to follow the US elections. You'll learn how the elections work, what the electoral college is, and who is involved in presidential elections. This information is very important for anyone living in the United States and for those who want to follow the US elections and world politics. I'll answer the questions: What is a primary? What is a caucus? What is the electoral college? What is a delegate, and what is a super-delegate? How do nominees become candidates? What is a pundit? What are swing voters? What is a presidential platform? After you've watched the video, take the quiz to test your knowledge of the American voting system! http://www.engvid.com/
What Your Zodiac Sign Really Says About You and Your Partner
source: Learn English with Britlish 2016年10月26日
Learn about your true nature as we reveal the secrets of astrology in this one hour lesson and see how it can help you improve your love life, your job, and your relationships with others.
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CNN Student News with subtitles -October 26, 2016 | Balance of power in the Senate and ...
source: NEWS with Subtitles 2016年10月25日
Featured today: the balance of power in Congress, and the efforts to harness the cognitive stimulation of video games.
With Election Day in the U.S. less than two weeks away, CNN Student News are spotlighting the balance of power in the Senate and the House of Representatives. We are exploring some research that aims to harness the cognitive stimulation of video games.
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How to Talk about the American Presidential Election in English
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source: Simple English Videos 2016年10月25日
Come to an American political rally with Vicki and learn about American group nouns. How is the event similar or different to rallies in your country? We also learn about collective nouns that require a singular verb form in American English but that can be used with either singular or plural verbs forms in British English.
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BBC 6 Minute English | LIFE WITHOUT MUSIC | English CC | Daily Listening
source: Daily Listening 2016年9月27日
0:16 What tune are you humming, there?
0:20 Was I humming?
0:21 Oh, I woke up with it in my head.
0:24 It's that song - you know (hums a song).
0:28 No idea, what you're talking about, Neil, but it's very annoying, so could you just
0:33 stop it please.
0:34 But there's my problem.
0:35 I can stop humming it out loud, but it keeps on repeating in my head (more humming).
0:41 Did you know there's a name for that, Rob?
0:44 When a song keeps repeating in your head?
0:46 There's a name?
0:47 I don't know what it is – but I'm sure you're going to tell me.
0:49 You're right!
0:50 It's an earworm.
0:54 Sounds nasty - is there a cure for that?
0:55 I don't think so!
0:57 So let's move on.
0:59 In this programme we're talking about music - and how it influences us.
1:03 But first, Neil, can you answer this question: If a person has musical anhedonia, does it
1:10 mean they... a) hate music?
1:13 b) can't enjoy music? or c) can't hear music?
1:17 Well, um, 'anhedonia' sounds like an illness, so I'm going to go for c) can't hear music.
1:32 We'll find out if you're wrong or right later on.
1:35 But now let's listen to Professor Charles Spence telling us how music affects what we
1:39 choose to eat and drink.
1:41 Imagine you're going to the bar and thinking about a glass of wine.
1:44 There's French music playing behind the counter - more than likely you'll go for a glass of
1:49 French wine.
1:50 German music behind the counter - your likelihood of choosing German wine goes way, way up.
1:53 If they're playing classical music you might be tempted to spend that little bit more.
1:56 What's the likelihood of you spending more, Rob?
2:00 Quite likely, actually Neil - and likelihood means the chance of something happening.
2:05 I love a good glass of wine.
2:07 Me too.
2:08 But why do we spend more when there's classical music playing?
2:11 Good question.
2:13 It makes us feel a bit classy - that's stylish and sophisticated.
2:17 I'm guessing hip-hop doesn’t have the same effect.
2:20 Am I right?
2:21 You're always right, Rob.
2:22 So, the professor is saying that bars and restaurants use music to manipulate their
2:27 customers.
2:28 And that means to control or influence them.
2:31 Argh!
2:32 Earworms!
2:33 They're messing with our minds!
2:34 I know, I know, and it doesn't stop there.
2:37 Restaurants also use the tempo - or speed - of the music to change people's behaviour.
2:42 A fast tempo gets customers in and out quickly at busy times.
2:47 On the other hand, if there aren't many customers, the restaurant might want to keep people in
2:51 the place for longer.
2:53 So they put on music with a slow tempo to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
2:58 And atmosphere, in this context, means the mood or tone in a place or situation.
3:04 Now music is also used to create atmosphere in films.
3:08 So let's hear Debbie Wiseman talking about music in the movies.
3:13 A director might come to me and say "look, can you help bring the romance to this scene
3:18 with the music", and so I might write something beautifully romantic and lyrical working with
3:24 what I've got and suddenly the scene will feel much more romantic, much more tender,
3:29 much more sexy, whatever it needs to feel, and the music has the power to do that, to
3:33 achieve that effect.
3:35 Sexy, tender, lyrical, romantic - that's emotional stuff!
3:41 And lyrical actually means expressing strong emotions.
3:45 So what's your favourite romantic moment in a film, Rob?
3:49 Oh, there are so many.
3:51 I'm a sucker for romance.
3:53 Once the violins start playing, I start blubbing - and yes, Neil - that means I have a good
3:58 cry!
3:59 So sweet!
4:00 Now, if you're a sucker for something, for example romance, it means you can't resist
4:05 it.
4:06 I'm more of a sucker for horror myself...
4:08 And music is crucial - or extremely important - in creating atmosphere in horror films.
4:15 That's very true.
4:16 Music is often used to create tension and suspense – or feelings of anxiety and excitement.
4:23 Can you imagine Hitchcock's Psycho without that violin music?
4:26 (Neil does an imitation of the violin sequence from Psycho)
4:30 OK, let's not have a shower scene here in the studio, Neil.
4:33 You'll give me nightmares!
4:35 Now, remember at the beginning of the show I asked you what musical anhedonia means.
4:40 Is it someone who a) hates music b) can't enjoy music or c) can’t hear music?
4:45 I said can't hear music...
4:48 And that's the wrong answer.
4:49 It’s actually b) can't enjoy music.
4:53 Not a great job for a DJ then.
4:55 Anyway, Rob, before we go any further, how about those words again?
5:00 OK, the words we heard today were: earworm
5:04 musical anhedonia likelihood
5:07 classy manipulate
5:13 tempo atmosphere
5:16 lyrical blubbing
5:20 sucker for something crucial
5:23 tension suspense
Favorite Colours (Learn English via Listening Beginner Level | Lesson 106)
source: Daily English Conversation 2016年9月9日
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Learn English via Listening Level 1 - Lesson 106 | Favorite Colours.
My very favorite colour is purple.
There are not a lot of things that are purple.
Some grapes are purple.
Sometimes the sky looks purple.
My second favorite colour is blue.
Some things are blue.
The sky is blue, and water is blue.
Many people have blue eyes.
Green is a very common colour in nature.
Trees are green in the summer.
Some trees are green all year long.
Grass is green.
Sometimes water looks green.
Many People have green eyes.
Many vegetables are green.
Broccoli, cabbage, beans, lettuce, peas, and cucumbers are all green.
Green vegetables are very good for you.
Yellow is a bright colour.
The sun looks yellow.
Bananas are yellow.
Some people have yellow hair.
Daffodils and dandelions are yellow.
White is a common colour, especially in the winter.
Snow is white.
Clouds are white.
Polar bears, some dogs and some cats are white.
There are white flowers that grow.
Some flowers are red.
Roses can be red.
Blood is red.
Sometimes the sky is red at night or in the morning.
Artists use all these colours to make beautiful paintings.
Nature used all these colours to make the beautiful earth.
We are fortunate to be surrounded by beauty.
We should do our part to make sure that nature stays beautiful and clean.
Lastly, Finally and At Last - a 100 second video lesson
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Conversation Skills - Speak with confidence
source: EnglishLessons4U - Learn English with Ronnie! 2011年8月10日
http://www.engvid.com Don't be shy! Use your English ability to talk to anyone! If you make a mistake, don't worry... just keep talking and you'll improve your conversation skills! Watch this video now to learn how confidence will make you a better and more interesting speaker.
Expressing Your Positive Emotions In English
source: Twominute English 2013年8月18日
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0:06 In this lesson, we will see some phrases that you can use to express your positive emotions to your friends and loved ones.
0:20 Are you crying?
0:23 No. I’m just feeling bad for my parents.
0:27 Why? What happened?
0:30 They sold their favorite car to fund my college. I’m really grateful to them.
0:36 Don’t worry. It will benefit the whole family.
0:40 You can buy them a new sedan once you settle down in your career.
0:46 Yes, you’re right. I’ll pay them back someday.
0:55 So, are you ready for the fashion show?
0:57 I don’t know. I’m just feeling a little nervous.
1:01 Don’t worry; everything should go as planned.
1:05 I hope so. I’ve worked for this, and I think I’ll be able to get it right.
1:11 That’s the right attitude. Keep your trust and do your best.
1:16 Thanks a lot for showing so much faith in me.
1:26 Guess what? I got the job!
1:30 Hooray! This is excellent!
1:33 Oh, yes. I’m moving to LA for my dream job!
1:38 Congratulations, Karen. At last you got what you’ve always wanted.
1:43 Yes. I’m just so excited. Let me call everyone and tell them the good news!
1:49 Yeah, you should. And I wish you all the best for your career ahead.
1:53 Thank you so much, dear.
2:01 I’m so proud of my sister. She bagged a job for herself in LA.
2:07 Yeah. She told me so.
2:09 She did, huh?! She makes me feel really proud.
2:14 She’s really excited about it, and she should be.
2:17 She worked very hard to get the job. I’m sure she’s going to be a big name in the fashion industry in the coming years.
2:28 They sold their favorite car to fund my college. I’m really grateful to them.
2:40 Don’t worry; everything should go as planned.
2:49 Thanks a lot for showing so much faith in me.
2:57 Hooray! This is excellent!
3:04 I’m just so excited. Let me call everyone and tell them the good news!
3:16 I’m so proud of my sister.
3:23 She makes me feel really proud.
Cultural Differences - An Introduction
source: JamesESL English Lessons (engVid) 2009年3月8日
A lot of students focus on learning the rules of English grammar, but you also need to learn the differences between your culture and that of English-speaking countries. In this lesson, I go over some simple differences.
Idioms & Phrases related to Money
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2013年7月1日
Through this lesson Ceema would like to discuss some idioms related to money. Money is important to smooth functioning of our life. Let's discuss some popular idioms pertaining to money taking almost every aspect into account.
Everyday English Phrases (Part 1)
source: Espresso English 2012年12月17日
Here are some English phrases used in everyday situations. They're very common, but they're rather colloquial, so you often won't find them in an English textbook! Learn these phrases and expressions as well as the situations in which you can use each one.
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Bar and Pub Slang
source: English Lessons with Alex 2011年10月12日
http://www.engvid.com What does it mean when a person is "hammered"? What is "a tab"? What's "a dive"? In this useful lesson for people who like to party, learn how to speak in a bar or pub setting. Warning: some strong language.
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CNN Student News with subtitles - October 25, 2016 |What is "The Jungle",Why are authorit...
source: NEWS with Subtitles 2016年10月24日
French officials begin clearing "The Jungle," a new theory tries to explain the Bermuda Triangle's mysteries, and CNN Student News begin a new series on video games' effects.
In France, what is "The Jungle," why is it in Calais, and why are authorities moving people out of it? An explanation of that story leads off our show, followed by a new theory that attempts to explain the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. Afterward, we're telling you about a study on the effects of selfies. And we kick off a two-part series on video games, examining the mental and physical threats they can pose to gamers.
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BANG! CRASH! DING DONG! Words that Imitate Sounds
source: Learn English with Gill (engVid) 2016年10月24日
A cat goes "meow!" A shotgun goes "bang!" A doorbell goes "ding dong!" When we imitate sounds, we call those words "onomatopoeia". In this fun lesson, I will teach you some useful English words that imitate sounds and noises made by different people, animals, objects, and even the noises made by a well-known breakfast cereal! This will make your conversations more animated and descriptive. You will also encounter these words when reading novels and comic books. Onomatopoeia are NOT the same in every language, so after watching, do the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/onomatopoeia-wo... to see if you recognize these sounds in English!
The Prefix Bi- : Grow Your Vocabulary with Simple English Videos
source: Simple English Videos 2016年10月20日
Learn about the English prefix bi-, meaning two or twice. This is the second video in our new ESL playlist, designed to help you grow your English vocabulary fast and improve your IELTS TOEFL and TOEIC scores. Click here for the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... (We'll be adding more videos regularly)
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News Words: Famine
source: VOA Learning English 2016年10月13日
This news word is the result of a food shortage. Anne Ball and Jonathan Evans tell you what a famine is.
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BBC 6 Minute English | IS STUDENT LIFE ALL GOOD? | English CC | Daily Li...
source: Daily Listening 2016年9月26日
0:06 You went to university, didn't you?
0:08 Yes.
0:09 University – the best days of my life.
0:11 I made fantastic friends, went to great parties…
0:13 Did some work?
0:15 Well, yeah, I did some work, but probably not enough.
0:19 Well, the subject of today's show is student mental health.
0:23 So, Neil, do you think you're looking back at your university days through rose-tinted
0:28 spectacles?
0:29 And that means looking at a situation as being better than it really was.
0:33 I did feel out of my comfort zone when I arrived.
0:36 Yes, everyone seemed to know everyone… knew where to go.
0:39 Yes, well, being out of your comfort zone means being in a situation that you aren't
0:44 familiar with and which makes you feel nervous.
0:48 Did you talk to anyone about your feelings, Neil?
0:50 Did you get any counselling?
0:52 And that means professional help with personal or psychological problems.
0:56 What?
0:57 No, not me.
0:59 I'm one of those men who isn't good at talking about their feelings, Alice.
1:03 I just felt a bit homesick that's all – I missed my friends and family.
1:08 But let's move on, shall we!
1:09 Why don't you ask me today's quiz question?
1:12 Alright then.
1:13 So here it is: In a survey of students at Imperial College London, how many students
1:18 said they suffered from high levels of stress or a mental health condition during their
1:23 time at college?
1:25 Was it… a) 1 out of 4?
1:28 b) 2 out of 4? or c) 3 out of 4?
1:34 Well, I'm going to go for c) 3 out of 4 because I do think that university life can be more
1:39 stressful than people realize.
1:41 Yes.
1:42 And stress means pressure or worry caused by a difficult situation.
1:46 OK, we'll find out if you're right or wrong later on.
1:50 Now in the UK, there has been a rise in students using counselling services.
1:55 Why's that, Alice?
1:56 Well, let's listen to Kirsty, a student at Exeter University, talking about why she has
2:01 had problems.
2:03 And here's a question for you while you listen: Did she enjoy her first days in college?
2:08 No.
2:09 The thing is… it… is a real balancing act.
2:13 When I first got to university I don't think I'd really realized that I'd forgotten how
2:17 to make friends you know, I'd been with the same school friends for seven years, and so
2:22 I was trying to balance you know social success with academic success whilst learning how
2:28 to look after myself at quite a young age.
2:31 And I think that's the experience of a lot of young people.
2:34 And people really struggle with it.
2:38 What's a balancing act, Alice?
2:39 It's where you try to give your attention to two or more things at the same time.
2:44 So here, Kirsty is trying to balance making new friends with doing her academic work and
2:50 learning to look after herself.
2:52 What does Kirsty mean when she says she's learning to look after herself?
2:56 Well, to look after someone means to protect or take care of someone – and in this case,
3:02 Kirsty's learning to take care of herself – for example doing her own shopping and
3:06 cooking.
3:07 OK, let's listen to Dr Ruth Caleb of the counselling service at Brunel University in London talking
3:13 about what practical stuff students could learn before leaving for university that might
3:19 make life easier for them.
3:23 Certain things that I think it would be very very helpful for students to have put in place
3:28 are an ability to do the practical things of life – to do the washing, to do the cleaning
3:33 and so on – being able to cook.
3:37 Budgeting is extremely important in university life.
3:41 And also spending time on your own comfortably.
3:46 Yes, that's excellent advice.
3:48 I couldn't boil an egg when I arrived at uni.
3:50 Oh, really?
3:51 Can you do it now, Neil?
3:53 Just about, just about.
3:54 Yeah?
3:55 Great.
3:56 And what about budgeting?
3:57 This means planning how much money you have and how you will spend it.
4:00 I'm still pretty bad at that.
4:03 However, I am very good at spending time on my own comfortably.
4:06 Yes, I can believe that – feet up, watching TV with a takeaway.
4:10 Takeaway, of course a takeaway cause I can't cook anything…
4:12 No. … not even an egg.
4:14 You know me so well.
4:15 So how about the answer to today's quiz question, Alice?
4:19 Alright then.
4:20 I asked: In a survey of students at Imperial College London, how many said they suffered
4:25 from high levels of stress or a mental health condition during their time at college?
4:32 Was it… a) 1 out of 4?
4:36 b) 2 out of 4? or c) 3 out of 4?
4:42 And I said c) 3 out of 4.
4:45 Yes.
4:46 And you are correct – well done, Neil!
4:48 The survey, completed by over a thousand students, also found that almost 70% of those that suffer
4:55 from stress do so at least once a week, and 9% of students feel stressed constantly.
5:02 Stressed means anxious and worried.
5:04 Well, I feel anxious just thinking about all that stress.
5:08 Can we hear today's words again?
5:09 We certainly can.
5:10 They are: through rose-tinted spectacles
5:16 out of your comfort zone counselling
5:22 homesick stress
5:27 balancing act look after yourself
5:34 budgeting stressed
5:36 Well, that brings us to the end of today's 6 Minute English.
5:42 We hope you've had a stress-free time.
5:45 Please do join us again soon.
Making Friends (Learn English via Listening Beginner Level | Lesson 107)
source: Daily English Conversation 2016年9月9日
▶ Playlist Learn English via Listening Beginner Level: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDZCr...
I used to be very shy.
I would not go up to someone that I did not know and say hello.
I was afraid that people would not want to talk to me.
I have changed.
I have become less shy.
I have learned that making friends is easy to do.
All you have to do is say hello.
Most people will respond to a smile and a friendly hello.
People will begin to talk to you about little things in their lives.
You will soon realize that you have something in common with that person.
Whenever I start talking to a new person I find that there is some interest that we share.
Maybe we know some of the same people, or we went to the same school.
Often we find that we like the same music or the same movies.
It is easy to have a conversation with someone once you find a topic that you both can
relate to.
The most important part to making friends is to listen to what the other person says.
If you take an interest in them, they are sure to take an interest in you.
I have learned many things from meeting people.
I have had many fascinating conversations, and I have made a lot of good friends.
One day a girl came up to me and said that she was lost.
She couldn't find her way to her English class.
I said that I was going to that class too.
I told her to come with me.
We began talking, and we became very good friends.
That was a few years ago.
She is still one of my best friends.
Just think, if she hadn't been lost we might never have become friends.
About to - Bound to: A 90 second video English lesson
source: Simple English Videos 2013年7月2日
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How to pronounce P and F in English
source: EnglishLessons4U 2011年11月28日
http://www.engvid.com Many English students have trouble contrasting the 'P' and 'F' sounds. Watch this free pronunciation lesson the secret to making these sounds correctly when you speak. I will teach you exactly what to do with your mouth, tongue, and teeth! Especially useful for Korean and Japanese students who do not have these sounds in their languages. http://www.engvid.com/p-f-pronunciation/
REMEMBER to do (infinitive) | REMEMBER doing (gerund)
source: Crown Academy of English 2015年5月4日
In this English lesson, you will learn the difference between remember to do something (infinitive) and remember doing something (gerund).
The verb remember can be followed either by a verb in the infinitive (to + base form) or a gerund (the -ing form). Both are grammatically correct but the meaning is very different. You will learn that difference in this lesson.
There are some English exercises at the end of the lesson to check your understanding.
The accent in the video is a British English accent.
-ing form spelling rules: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbREb-...
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Improve your pronunciation of English nouns
source: JamesESL English Lessons (engVid) 2009年3月17日
Pronunciation of English nouns is easier once you master the 'er' and 'th' sounds.
Everyday English Phrases (Part 2)
source: Espresso English 2012年12月17日
Learn everyday English phrases that you won't usually find in traditional textbooks. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net for more English tips and intensive English courses.
Short, easy questions in English
source: Learn English with Rebecca 2012年6月21日
http://www.engvid.com/ Want to ask questions like a native English speaker? It's easier -- and shorter -- than you think. In this conversation lesson, I'll show you how to use spoken grammar to ask questions more naturally. Then test yourself with the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/conversational-... .
CNN Student News with subtitles - October 24, 2016 | Why AT&T wanted to buy Time Warner
source: NEWS with Subtitles 2016年10月23日
Learn why AT&T wanted to buy Time Warner - and why the deal is significant to both corporations and consumers. And hear an explanation of vote recounts as they relate to U.S. elections.
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Transcript: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/
Student News Anchor: Carl Azuz.
How to pronounce X
source: Espresso English 2016年10月23日
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Halloween English Lesson
source: To Fluency 2016年10月23日
In this English lesson on Halloween, you are going to learn some cool words and phrases related to this holiday.
*** English Vocabulary ***
*T rick-or-treating - going to houses and saying "trick or treat?" - people then give the kids candy (sweets in British English)
* Put up decorations - this is another way to say "decorate."
* Go from house-to-house - visit different houses
* Carve a pumpkin - to cut pieces out of a pumpkin to create something artistic
* to dress up - to wear a costume
* to go as something / someone - to dress up to represent something / someone
To learn more about Halloween, click here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween
Word of the lesson: to carve - http://www.dictionary.com/browse/carve
I also mentioned narrow reading and listening in this video. This means reading, watching, or listening to things on a similar topic.
I made a video lesson on that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKdxf...
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Getting Old (Learn English via Listening Beginner Level | Lesson 108)
source: Daily English Conversation 2016年9月9日
▶ Playlist Learn English via Listening Beginner Level: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDZCr...
My grandfather is getting old.
When I was younger, my grandfather would carry me on his shoulders, and we would go
for a walk.
Now, my grandfather cannot put me on his shoulders.
He has a hard time walking, and he uses a cane.
My grandfather used to have lots of hair.
Now he is bald.
His skin doesn't look like it used to.
It is more wrinkled.
My grandfather takes more naps than he used to.
He goes to the doctor's, and he takes pills for his heart.
I love my grandfather very much.
I don't like the fact that he is getting older, but my mother says that growing older is just
a fact of life.
She says that we will all get older.
Sometimes my grandfather forgets things.
My mother says to be patient.
I am patient.
I try to help my grandfather as much as I can.
I sometimes go for walks with him.
I help him to walk when he has trouble.
I cheer him up if I think he might be sad.
I get things for him, and I even read to him at night.
He used to read to me when I was little.
Now his eyesight is bad, and he can't see very well.
My grandfather tells me stories about when he was a boy.
The world was a very different place then he tells me.
His stories are interesting.
Sometimes I wish we could trade places for a day so that I would know what it felt like to
be old.
My grandfather doesn't complain.
He jokes about his old bones.
I spend a lot of time with my grandfather.
I hope that he is around for a long time.
Too - Enough: A 90 second lesson
source: Simple English Videos 2013年7月22日
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English Pronunciation - ABCDEFG - How to say letters!
source: EnglishLessons4U - Learn English with Ronnie! 2011年5月23日
http://www.engvid.com/ Learn how to pronounce the letters of the English alphabet -- essential for telling people your email address, and sometimes even your name. If you learned English in a school, this might have been one of your first classes, but people who have learned by themselves often don't know how to correctly say the letters.
'Back to square one' - English Idioms
source: Twominute English 2013年7月15日
The meaning of the idiom 'back to square one' is to start again from the beginning. Here in this video we describe the meaning of the idiom 'back to square one' with examples. In this video, you will learn about the idiom and how to use it in your daily conversations.
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0:18 Let's learn about the idiom ‘back to square one' today!
0:21 know a little about it. Doesn't it mean we have to start from the beginning?
0:25 The idiom ‘back to square one' means to make a fresh start again.
0:29 It means doing something from the initial point after an attempt has failed.
0:35 Mom is back to square one trying to make sushi in the kitchen.
0:39 Hmm...I told her to follow the cooking guide but she didn't listen to me.
0:45 I was just giving an example!
0:48 Oh! I'm hungry now. We walked a lot today. We went back to square one on our hiking trip, since we took a wrong turn.
0:57 Is this just another example?
1:00 It did happen! That's why I was so late today!
1:04 The Idiom ''Back to square one'' means you have to start again from the beginning! You should have been more careful!
1:10 Alright, let's listen to some conversations until mom finishes making the sushi!
1:21 Hello Ben, you're home so early today.
1:24 Yeah! I have lots of homework to do.
1:27 What happened?
1:29 The presentation topic was completely changed!
1:33 So you are back to square one?
1:36 I am, Amelie. I am!
1:44 Were you awake all night, Amelie?
1:46 Tomorrow is the last day to submit my model.
1:49 But you've completed it, right?
1:52 The thermocol got burnt and I had to go back to square one with a new piece.
1:56 I told you! Smoking is harmful
2:06 Did you hear about Mrs. Sandra?
2:08 Yes, I met her yesterday at the City Hall. She's getting married again!
2:12 This is her third marriage, right?
2:15 Yeah, looks like she's back to square one in her personal life.
2:18 I hope it works out this time. I also talked to Gordon today.
2:23 How's he doing?
2:25 He's back to square one in his business. Made a loss again.
2:31 Mom is back to square one trying to make sushi in the kitchen.
2:40 So you are back to square one?
2:45 The thermocol got burnt and I had to go back to square one with a new piece.
2:56 Yeah, looks like she's back to square one in her personal life.
3:03 He's back to square one in his business.
16 English Collocations with the Word TIME
source: Espresso English 2012年12月17日
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4 Ways to Order at a Restaurant
source: English Lessons with Alex 2011年9月22日
http://www.engvid.com How do you order food at a restaurant in English? Here are four common phrases that will build your confidence and give you the skills necessary to survive in an English speaking environment. If you're living in an English area, or if you're traveling, you must watch this lesson.
Test your understanding with the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/4-ways-to-order...
The Suffix -able: Grow Your Vocabulary with Simple English Videos
source: Simple English Videos 2016年10月20日
Learn about the English suffix -able. Words ending in -able are probably adjectives and they often carry the meaning of something you can do. The 'a' in -able is pronounced as a schwa sound and is unstressed.
This is another video in our new ESL playlist, designed to help you grow your English vocabulary fast and improve your IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC scores. Click here for the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... (We'll be adding more videos regularly)
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LISTEN or HEAR? (Basic English Lesson)
source: Learn English with Gill (engVid) 2016年7月29日
"Listen" or "hear"? Do you know which word to use? These verbs may seem the same, but we use them differently in English. In this easy lesson, you'll learn how to use these words correctly. I'll also teach you some of the most common expressions we use with "listen" and "hear" so that you get real-life examples of these words in English. After you watch, take the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/confusing-words... to make sure you know the difference between "listening" and "hearing".
WHILE or WHEN? Learn the difference between confusing English words
source: Espresso English 2016年10月19日
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