What is the passive voice all about? Sigrid takes us through the basics, step by step. In the active voice, we focus on "who" does something and in the passive voice we focus on "what" someone does.

It’s important to be able to talk about our skills and abilities, especially when we’re looking for a job. Learn how to say what you can do, and what you can’t, and witness one man discover his true calling!

Mark Powell closes his tutorial with advice about structuring your presentation, and how to leave a lasting impression on your audience.

In this clip, Mark Powell provides best practice tips for opening and closing presentations. The key is often beginning with a story or anecdote that engages the audience.

Do you wash your dishes in the bathtub? Or bathe your cat on a Friday? "Side by side" helps us say what we do sometimes, always, or never, and also what we are doing “right now.”

In this game, following the description is just as important, if not more important, than guessing the answer in English. Try visualizing what Sigrid is describing. You can also give yourself more time by hitting "pause" while the clock is ticking.

We use a combination of the five senses to understand what is happening around us. If one sense is weak or lacking, we compensate with another sense.

It’s time to smile and be happy, because "Side by Side" has another enjoyable lesson for you! This time it's all about feelings and emotions.

Let’s learn some colors and numbers in this simple video for beginners!

In this video lesson, Luana has advice for avoiding arguments and fights, how to resolve them calmly and peacefully, and if necessary, express our apologies.

This segment is about the sense of smell and the sense of taste. When it comes to the five senses, every language seems to have some quirks, and English is no exception. For example, we use the same verb — "to smell" — to talk about perceiving an odor ("I smell the lemon") and giving off an odor ("The lemon smells delicious").

In this fun video, learn to describe people physically and talk about what they have and don't have. You can use the verb "to have" for inanimate objects and places as well!

Every day, we get information from lots of different sources. But how do we know what is true and what is "fake news?" In this 3-part series we explore different kinds of information and misinformation.

The senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell are essential in experiencing the world around us. Let's consider them one by one and learn how to use them in conversation. We start with "sight" and "hearing."

Always, usually, sometimes, or never? Can you say who is doing what, and how often they do it? In this episode of "Side by side," we learn some useful adverbs of frequency.