english - English Videos

The History of English (10 videos)

Have you ever wondered how the English language became what it is today? This series traces the history of English from the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to modern times, explaining how various languages contributed new words to the English language throughout the centuries.

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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English Intro - Julia

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Julia will take you through the basic functions of Yabla, including video playback, captions, and games. Enjoy!

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English A1-A2 - Schools in Britain

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Schools in Britain are formal places of education. Pupils wear a uniform and the day is structured around the lesson plan with some welcome breaks in between! We join a school in Wales on the first day for many of its pupils.

Business English (7 episodes 10 videos)

Here you'll find promotional videos from actual companies, including instructional videos on CVs, cover letters, and job interviews. There’s also original Yabla content set in the working world.

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English with Amy - Tips for Learning Languages with Yabla

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

What exactly is it that makes Yabla such a fun and effective language learning tool? Amy explains what she enjoys about using Yabla, and how we can gain the most from the experience.

English Grammar in Use (2 videos)

These short, illustrated lessons about grammatical tenses are in British English, brought to you by Cambridge University Press.

English class with Alexander Pointer (3 episodes 4 videos)

How to greet, How to introduce yourself, Contractions

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English Pronunciation - How to Pronounce the Word "The"

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

This video will teach you the different pronunciations of the word "the" in American English and when they are used.

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American English - How to Pronounce S [s] vs. SH [ʃ]

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Rachel's English: For some people, "s" and "sh" sound the same. As Rachel explains, the positions for these two sounds are quite different. Learn the difference in tongue and lip position, and practice with minimal pairs.