National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST Puts Smart Phone Translation Technology to the Test
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is helping the Defense Department evaluate the in-the-field performance of two-way, real-time voice translation systems for use in Afghanistan.
Cerebellum
French: Reflexives
Learning about reflexives and how to use them! Plus some practice conversations so you can get used to hearing French in action. This is part 2 in the series: 'Pronouns and Past Tense'.
Oxford Online English
Syllables and Word Stress - English Pronunciation Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn about syllables and stress in English. Do you know what stress means? It’s one of the most important pronunciation points in English. When you speak English, do other people find it difficult to understand...
Oxford Online English
SMART Goals to Improve Your English Learning
This lesson will help you learn about setting SMART goals for yourself in your English studies, and how it can help you learn English faster. To make progress in English, you need to think about your goals. In this lesson, you'll learn...
Curated Video
Numbers in English
This English language learning video covers the basic use of numbers in everyday language. It introduces ordinal numbers, simple words, expressions, and tips.
Learn French With Alexa
Group 3 Irregular French Verbs (Passé Composé - Past Tense)
presents GROUP 3 Irregular French Verbs in the PASSÉ COMPOSÉ - Lesson 48 of Alexa’s popular Beginner’s French Essentials course
Two Minute Music Theory
The French Horn Isn't Really French
Two instruments that commonly go by "French Horn" and "English Horn" are lying to us. Today, we uncover the history behind their names, and why they are named the wrong thing.
Super Geek Heroes
Farm Animal Sounds with Vicky Voice
Fun 3D animated learning episodes to support the early years development areas of Communications & Language. Vicky Voice is a Super Geek Hero on a mission to learn! Vicky uses her listening skills to learn about sounds that Farm Animals...
National Theatre
Jane Eyre: The Importance of Movement in Storytelling
This video features a discussion of the use of movement and music in storytelling. They explain how movement can give space to a story and convey emotions and experiences, and shares examples from their work as a choreographer for a...
Rachel's English
How to Stress a Syllable :: The Shape of Stress
What does it mean to stress a syllable? Take a look at how we stress words and syllables in American English.
All Ears English
AEE Podcast 1625: California English with Grant Barrett from A Way with Words
About All Ears English: Are you feeling stuck with your English? Many people study English but don’t actually learn it. We created a better way to learn English to help you move from stuck to fearless to fluent in English. Throw away...
Oxford Online English
5 Techniques to Speak English with Confidence - Speak English Confidently
In this lesson, you can learn how to sound more confident when you speak English. When you speak English with confidence, you can get more opportunities to learn and improve your English. When we ask students, “Why do you want to learn...
PBS
Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?
Get to know the story behind some of literature's most iconic book covers in the latest episode of It's Lit!
Religion for Breakfast
King James Only-ism: Is the KJV King?
In this episode we examine the topic: King James Only-ism: Is the KJV King?
Oxford Online English
How to Describe a Picture in English - Spoken English Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn how to describe a picture in English. Describing a picture is useful in many English exams; you need to describe images in English for exams like FCE, TOEIC or PTE. It’s also a good way to practise your...
Cerebellum
Advanced Spanish: Reflexive Verbs
Learn more Spanish verbs; reflexive verbs! This is part 2 in the series: 'Advanced Spanish: Modal and Reflexive Verbs'.
Oxford Comma
Love and Memory: What Lips My Lips Have Kissed
A summary, reading, and analysis of Edna St. Vincent Millay's "What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why." The title alone could have its own video, so please don't take this as an exhaustive study. But, if you're confused by the...
Curated Video
Asking Questions About Work in English
This video aims to help people improve their English and learn to confidently pose questions and talk about jobs – what they do and what others do for work.
ShortCutsTv
THE ENGLISH-ROMANIAN ADOPTEES PROJECT
The English-Romanian Adoptees Project was the first study to follow a cohort of children who had suffered periods of institutional deprivation through into adult life. To their surprise, researchers found that problems experienced by...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Lost Colony
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
All Ears English
AEE Podcast 1615: How to Give the Gift of Confidence to Someone Asking a Question in English
About All Ears English: Are you feeling stuck with your English? Many people study English but don’t actually learn it. We created a better way to learn English to help you move from stuck to fearless to fluent in English. Throw away...
Learn French With Alexa
Possessive Pronouns: Masculine Plural
Learn French masculine plural possessive pronouns
Curated Video
12 Sports / Football Phrases for an IELTS 8+
Today you’ll learn sports and football phrases for an IELTS 8+ in Vocabulary. Do you play sports, or enjoy watching them? Chances are you do this in your own language. Or, maybe you’re not into sports, and really have no idea how to...