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English with Annette O'Neil (8 episodes 11 videos)

Annette shows us how Americans use their language in formal and informal situations, from saying hello to making requests, asking for help, and even reciting poetry.

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Spotlight - The Spelling Bee - Part 2

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

Sigrid talks about "The Elementary Spelling Book" by Noah Webster, which was the basis for the American English dictionary and a big part of the development of spelling bees in the United States.

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Jasmin - Dual nationality

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Jasmin feels lucky to belong to two very different countries and cultures, and enjoys telling us some interesting facts about India and England.

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Caption 18 [en]: and three official languages, which are Hindi, English, and Bengali.
Caption 18 [en]: and three official languages, which are Hindi, English, and Bengali.

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Spotlight - The Spelling Bee - Part 1

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

Let's find out more about an American activity aimed at school kids: the spelling bee. What is it and how does it work?

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Caption 4 [en]: For native speakers of English,
Caption 4 [en]: For native speakers of English,

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Sigrid explains - Humpty Dumpty

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Nursery rhymes are for children. The rhyme about Humpty Dumpty, however, is so famous that it's been used in literary and cinematic contexts as well.

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Caption 6 [en]: that most English speakers learn as kids.
Caption 6 [en]: that most English speakers learn as kids.

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Sigrid - Pumpkin Season - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

One way to prepare for Halloween is to make a jack o' lantern. In this segment, Sigrid explains what a jack o' lantern is, and how kids and adults celebrate Halloween.

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Caption 50 [en]: and in English, it's often "Jack."
Caption 50 [en]: and in English, it's often "Jack."

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Holidays and Seasons with Sigrid - Sights and Scents at Christmastime

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Sigrid talks about some of the important aspects of the Christmas season: light, scents, food, and good company.

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Caption 1 [en]: [Yabla English presents Sights and Scents at Christmastime with Sigrid]
Caption 1 [en]: [Yabla English presents Sights and Scents at Christmastime with Sigrid]

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