Common idiomatic expressions are the subject of this first of two video clips. Listen closely and then try a few of them out. Have fun and at the same time spice up your command of English!

Jessica and Liz demonstrate how to order food at a restaurant. Enjoy!

Spring has finally sprung! It’s time to shed a few layers of clothing and enjoy the spring sun.

Jessica Weinstein uses her creative flair to set up for a holiday party.

Jessica tells us in her own humorous way the names of various parts of the human body using her own body as an example. It’s a clip that both informs and amuses. Enjoy!

Are you having guests for dinner? In this clip, Jessica shows us all the things we need, to prepare the table before the meal. She then shows us how to set the table.

Jessica introduces the topic of “getting dressed.” In this practical clip, she shows us different articles of clothing. From under to over garments, from head to toe, she takes us step by step through her daily morning routine.

Jessica is planning a week-long vacation and wants to rent a cabin. Let’s see if the travel agent has an offer that meets her needs.

Jessica is planning a trip to the Grand Canyon and is trying to find reasonably priced accommodation.

Caralie takes us into her kitchen. Here she talks about fruits, vegetables and preparing soup. She also shows us some important appliances in her kitchen.

Caralie and Annie continue their conversation and cover two topics. In the first segment they discuss the weather where they live. In the second they talk about their favorite neighborhoods in New York City.

Caralie is at Annie’s apartment and they are chatting. They don’t know each other very well so they are curious about what the other person is like.

We meet a young woman, Caralie, on the street. She takes us to her apartment building. She checks her mail-box. She invites us inside and up the stairs to her third-floor apartment.