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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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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 4

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about a mistake she made as a language supervisor. Sigrid talks about how people in the U.S. speak English even when they have a very strong accent and it's OK. They both agree that learning with a native speaker of the language is the best way to learn.

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 3

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about the different jobs she had teaching both French and English. Later, she also had a job supervising teachers of foreign languages, though she notes that these are now referred to as "world languages."

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 8

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara and Sigrid finish up their conversation with some considerations about watching movies in foreign languages. In particular, they speak about the advantages and disadvantages of subtitles and dubbing.

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Caption 6 [en]: with English subtitles
Caption 6 [en]: with English subtitles

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 7

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

When you are learning another language, you inevitably make mistakes. It's all part of learning, and can even help you remember how to use certain words, phrases, or grammar correctly. Barbara and Sigrid talk about mistakes they remember and never made again!

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Caption 14 [en]: and you understand the word "special" in English.
Caption 14 [en]: and you understand the word "special" in English.

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 6

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about language programs called "dual immersion," student take their various classes in two different languages. She also describes her work as a copy editor.

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Caption 9 [en]: And part of the day they learn in English
Caption 9 [en]: And part of the day they learn in English

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 5

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Both Sigrid and Barbara like grammar and they talk about some of their pet peeves. The also agree that grammar isn't the most important thing. Using the language to communicate is more important.

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Caption 20 [en]: But speaking as a native English speaker,
Caption 20 [en]: But speaking as a native English speaker,

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about her studies and other experiences that led to her career as a French teacher. Immersion played a crucial role for both sisters in learning new languages.

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Caption 32 [en]: and teach English conversation classes.
Caption 32 [en]: and teach English conversation classes.

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara is a retired French teacher who happens to be Sigrid's sister. The two have a conversation about language in general and about how Barbara became interested in the career path she followed.

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Caption 5 [en]: I do videos about English.
Caption 5 [en]: I do videos about English.

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Luana and Austin - How They Got Married

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Luana and Austin met while traveling and fell in love. They tell us about how their relationship developed and about the very original wedding celebration they had.

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Caption 7 [en]: and I heard them speaking in English.
Caption 7 [en]: and I heard them speaking in English.

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Sigrid - An American in Italy - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Sigrid talks about some of the ways she learned how to speak Italian and French.

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Caption 2 [en]: And it... Americans are lucky because English is a pretty universal language by now.
Caption 2 [en]: And it... Americans are lucky because English is a pretty universal language by now.

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Sigrid - An American in Italy - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Sigrid begins her tale of how she ended up in Italy, where she's now living. She was born in Minneapolis and raised in New York. As a young adult, she relocated to Switzerland in order to study early music. In this video, she talks about traveling to Europe for the first time and learning about the different genres of music prior to the classical era.

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Caption 19 [en]: and so it was very easy for me to speak English all the time
Caption 19 [en]: and so it was very easy for me to speak English all the time

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The Hooters - Interview - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

The Hooters is a band from Philadelphia, PA. Their music is a unique mix of rock, folk and reggae. Enjoy this interview with band-member Eric Bazilian!

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Caption 26 [en]: there's a good English word for you, "vernacular,"
Caption 26 [en]: there's a good English word for you, "vernacular,"

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Caralie - Introduction

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Caralie introduces herself and tells us where she’s originally from and what her hobbies are.

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Caption 15 [en]: Goodbye! I hope you enjoy learning English.
Caption 15 [en]: Goodbye! I hope you enjoy learning English.

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