Asking about Hobbies (British English with subtitles)

source: Learn English with EnglishClass101.com 　　2014年3月2日
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In this lesson, you'll learn how to ask and answer "Do you have any hobbies?"
Find out more, go to: http://www.englishclass101.com/2013/0...

Learn the Top 10 Most Common Tourist Vocabulary in American English

source: Learn English with EnglishClass101.com 　　2017年6月23日
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PRONUNCIATION: Elision of /t/

source: BBC Learning English    2016年7月29日
What happens in everyday speech when a /t/ sound comes in between two consonant sounds? Enter Tim's pronunciation workshop to find out.
Tim wants you to relax because he knows you’ll be able to recognise if the person is using the affirmative “CAN” or the negative “CAN’T”.
- CAN is unstressed while CAN’T is stressed
- The vowel sound is different: it is longer in CAN’T and shorter in CAN.
And above all, think about context.
These might be helpful:
For the vowel sound in CAN’T: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
For the vowel sound in CAN: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
Test your understanding and find out more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

TRANSCRIPT
Tim: Hi, I'm Tim and this is my pronunciation workshop. Here I'm gonna show you how English is really spoken. It'll help you become a better listener and a more fluent speaker. Come on, let's go inside.
Today, we're going to hear a disappearing sound. Or rather, we're not going to hear it. What is the negative form of 'can'? 'Can't', right? And what's the final sound in the word 'can't'? /t/, right? Or is it? How good are you at maths? Can you answer this question? Hmm, tricky. Let's ask the people of London:

Voxpops: No, sorry, I can't do it.
I can't do it.
Sorry, I can't do that.
Sorry, I can't do that.
No, I can't do that.
No sorry, I can't do that.

Tim: Well, that is very tricky indeed. I'll give you the answer in a minute. But first, did you notice the /t/ sound at the end of 'can't'? No, I don't think I did either. Let's have another listen.

Voxpops: No, sorry, I can't do it.
I can't do it.
Sorry, I can't do that.
Sorry, I can't do that.
No, I can't do that.
No sorry, I can't do that.

Tim: In everyday speech, when a /t/ sound comes in between two consonant sounds, we often don't pronounce it. This is because it makes the words flow together more fluently. It's more difficult to say three consonants together in a row when /t/ is in the middle. Your mouth has to do too much work. 'I can't do it' is more difficult to say than 'I can't do it'. When a sound disappears in between two words, it's called elision. Here are some other examples:

Examples
I can't stand the rain.
It must be time to leave
Am I the first person here?
I don't want it.

Tim: So, you've heard the examples, and now it's your turn. Are you ready to give it a go? Listen and repeat.

Examples
I can't stand the rain.
It must be time to leave
Am I the first person here?
I don't want it.

Tim: How did you get on? Great. Remember, if you want to read more about this topic please visit our website bbclearningenglish.com. Now, are you still struggling with that maths question? Well, let me put you out of your misery – here's the answer. Right. Well, that's all for this week from the pronunciation workshop. I'll see you next week. Is that the time?! I'm running seriously late. I must go. Bye.

Calendar Vocabulary - Days, Weeks, Months, Years, and Seasons (Beginner 2 English Course)

source: Shaw English Online     2017年5月17日
Parts of this video:
0:00 Basic Vocabulary
4:54 Days of the Week
15:50 Months of the Year
22:03 Expressing Years
27:11 Calendar: Expressing Dates
33:46 Calendar: Seasons
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News Review: Apple criticised for stopping VPN in China

source: BBC Learning English      2017年8月2日
Apple will stop providing virtual private network apps in China. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.

The story:
Apple has been criticised by providers of virtual private networks, or VPNs, after confirming that it’s removing VPN apps from its store in mainland China.
One VPN provider accused Apple of aiding China’s censorship efforts. Another called it a dangerous precedent.

Key words and phrases:
circumvent: avoid a problem or issue
capitulation: agreement – often made unwillingly
scramble: move quickly to do something
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For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

IELTS SPEAKING BAND 9 SPEAKING SESSION | ULTIMATE

source: Official IELTS Practice     2017年7月25日
IELTS ACADEMIC band 9 material.
(CLICK ON 'CC' UNDER THE VIDEO TO SEE THE SUBTITLES.)
Speaking is in three parts. The examiner wants to know what is your level of English. The questions are already set. Your response is recorded. Your score depends upon how clearly the examiner can understand you.

IELTS SPEAKING BAND 9 SPEAKING SESSION | ULTIMATE

source: Official IELTS Practice      2017年6月24日
IELTS ACADEMIC band 9 material.
(CLICK ON 'CC' UNDER THE VIDEO TO SEE THE SUBTITLES.)
Speaking is in three parts. The examiner wants to know what is your level of English. The questions are already set. Your response is recorded. Your score depends upon how clearly the examiner can understand you.

Advice for learning english | Improve your English

source: Crown Academy of English 2017年7月11日
In this English training video, I give you advice for learning English.
To help you learn English quickly, you will need lots of motivation and I give you a technique to motivate yourself in this lesson. It's important to know WHY you are learning English. To speak English fluently, it's also important to be confident and not scared of making a mistake. We learn a new language to be able to communicate with other people. The best way to improve is to practise speaking confidently and regularly. Try not to be shy.
Setting goals and objectives is essential. An example goal would be to pass the IELTS exam. In the short-term, you should have some intermediate goals which will help you to improve your level of English. Examples of monthly goals: Learn new vocabulary, practise speaking with a native, study for 1 hour a day.
This is only a very brief summary of the tips and tricks to learn English. For the detailed advice with some useful links, watch the video tutorial.
Private lessons with a native English teacher: https://goo.gl/gq72df
How to improve English speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc4gh...
How to understand native English speakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2i3h...
How to improve English listening skills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcM3y...

American vs. British English

source: Watch, Listen & Speak English! - E.M.N     2014年8月5日
This video talks about the difference in vocabulary between American and British English. It will show you the difference among basic vocabulary both in meaning and pronunciation. This mini lesson will help you use these different vocabulary in different locations. This is one of the many free lessons you will find on my youtube channel. The lessons are explained in the simplest way and can be suited for students of English who have an elementary level to advanced students who need to brush up their grammar.

Verb Patterns - full and bare infinitives (BBC Learners' Questions)

source: BBC Learning English    2017年3月10日
This week's learner question comes from Ayoub in Iraq. "My question is when should we add to after verbs and when should we not?" Dan has the answer - he talks about verb patterns.
For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

the JAM Technique - How to Be a Confident Speaker - 1 Simple Trick to Become Fluent in English

source: Learn English Lab   2017年7月8日
Learn how to become a FLUENT and CONFIDENT English speaker by spending just 10 minutes a day. This is the JAM technique.

9 Best ways to say - "I understand you"

source: Learn English with Let's Talk     2017年7月26日
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4 uses of 'right' - Emma part 1

source: BBC Learning English    2017年1月19日
What's the right thing for Emma to do?
The English word right has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the story of Emma and her attempts at matchmaking with her friend Harriet – trying to find her a husband. You'll see we've found many ways to use the word right in it.
For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
YOU'LL FIND PART 2 HERE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

TRANSCRIPT
Hello, I'm Mariam. Today I've got a story set in England in the 1800s – it's about a young woman who's not afraid to speak her mind and who discovers that romance is not as simple as seems!

This woman is called Emma – she lives in a small village right in the middle of the English countryside. She's pretty, smart and a strong and independent woman in her own right. When she's not out socialising, she looks after her elderly father. She thinks life is OK but would like a bit more excitement and fun. She enjoys her carefree lifestyle and has vowed never to settle down and get married so instead she decides to make friends with a younger woman called Harriet and help her find a husband.

So she sets out to make Harriet a 'gentleman's wife' and to teach her about the right type of man to marry. She tells her to set her sights on the town's clergyman, Mr Eton. But it turns out Mr Eton is in love with Emma – or at least her money. So her plan has failed.

Then the handsome Frank Churchill arrives and Emma, herself, starts to fall in love with him. She flirts with him and he does seem to be interested in Emma. But a good friend of hers, Mr Knightley, gives her some advice, telling her that it is not right to behave like that and also that Frank is not to be trusted. She then decides that perhaps Frank could be the perfect man for Harriet.

Well, love can be a tricky thing, especially when someone is trying to control it! Join me again in part two to find out if Emma – and Harriet – finally find true love. See you then.

Business English 180 (Fixed charges coverage, income before fixed charges and tax/fixed charges)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish    2010年2月7日
Fixed charges coverage, income before fixed charges and tax/fixed charges.

Business English 179 (TIE, IBT, or EBIT)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish    2010年2月7日
Times Interest Earned (TIE), Income before interest and tax (IBT, or EBIT)/interest.