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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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Fast & Furious 5 - Opening Night in Cologne - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

If you thought the characters playing the German avant-garde artists in the Cohn Brothers' film The Big Lebowski spoke goofy English, just get a load of this interviewer's bloopers! This is the second part of the interview with some of the actors at the premiere of the action movie Fast & Furious 5 in Cologne, Germany. Mach schnell!

Warmup Workout

Dare Jessie J - London - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

Jessie J, English singer and songwriter, dressed up as a… gorilla, right in the middle of Trafalgar Square? Don’t miss this dare!

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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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Letterman - Natalie Portman's Awkward Movie Moment - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

A 14-year-old Natalie Portman talks with David Letterman and Alec Baldwin about starring in R-rated movies and getting straight As in high school.

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Caption 49 [en]: in English. -English.
Caption 49 [en]: in English. -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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The Ellen Show - Ellen Meets a 5-Year-Old Geography Expert - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Nate, a five-year old geography whiz is back on The Ellen Show. He has a long list of foods that he enjoys eating, plus some he doesn't like.

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Caption 37 [en]: English muffins, eggs, French toast, toast...
Caption 37 [en]: English muffins, eggs, French toast, toast...

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Ask Jimmy Carter - Adam Sandler Talks The Wedding Singer

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Jimmy Carter asks Adam Sandler about some biting criticism he had received in regard to his Saturday Night Live appearances. They also talk about the old days, Sandler's various characters, and his movie The Wedding Singer.

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Caption 37 [en]: Did you ever do one-liners, like, in English history,
Caption 37 [en]: Did you ever do one-liners, like, in English history,

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