Why is it in English that eggplant has no egg in it, nor is there any ham in hamburger? Similarly, quicksand isn't quick at all and pineapple contains neither bits of pine nor apple? In this clip, Lauren has fun with her native language and points out a few of its amusing quirks and contradictions. Enjoy!

Yabla's own Lauren presents several helpful expressions for describing the weather. Enjoy!

Come and learn some English phrases in a fun and interesting way! This video will show you when and how to use them.

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!

Meet people on the streets of London who talk about how they spend their Christmas holiday. Enjoy!

In this video our friend Anna tells us how they celebrate Christmas in Britain. Enjoy!

In this video teachers learn how they can create assignments for their students and how they can review their student’s progress.

This video explains in detail the easy procedure teachers need to follow in order to organize their students into classes.

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

A tribute to the American TV show Gilligan's Island. Music composed and performed by Annie Quick. Lyrics by Annie Quick and John Kenower. Directed by John Kenower.

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.