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plate or dish prototype theory
Intermediate
Jay

Dish or plate? Prototype theory and English vocabulary

What’s the difference between a plate and a dish in English? In some languages there’s just one word. It’s not a simple answer because the meanings of words often overlap. In this English lesson we explain when we say dish or plate and look at the features of: – plates, dishes, cups, mugs and bowls – different kinds of games We show how the meanings of words can be fuzzy at the edges and it

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February 15, 2019 4 Comments
english comedy skits
Intermediate
Jay

2018 memories – our favourite English comedy skits.

We love English comedy skits and sketches at Simple English Videos! They mean you can see English in action, and help us to make learning English fun. It’s really motivating when you can get a joke in English and they can make new English words and phrases more memorable too. So in this video Vicki and Jay are looking back and sharing their 2018 memories. They’ll show you their favourite English skits and sketches and

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December 29, 2018 No Comments
things you shouldn't say in English
Intermediate
Jay

5 Things You Shouldn’t Say in English (if you want to be polite)

Translation is dangerous! Sometimes words and phrases that work in one culture are rude in English. This video is about cultural differences and how to be polite in English. We look at 5 things you shouldn’t say in English unless you want to be rude or get a black eye. Grandma and grandad/granddad Aunt and aunty How old are you? How much do you earn? You’re looking fat. We talk about cultural differences that can

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September 28, 2018 No Comments
british words british phrases
Intermediate
Jay

10 British words and phrases that Americans don’t use

Here are 10 British words and phrases that I rarely hear in the US, or if I do, they have rather different meanings. For example, my British ground floor is an American first floor, and my first floor becomes a second floor. Cheers is another one. It can also mean thank you and goodbye in the UK. And then there are words like shirty, plonker and taking the mickey. See 10 British words and phrases

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August 3, 2018 11 Comments
British quiz
Intermediate
Jay

Test your British slang and colloquial expressions

Do you know what boot and ground floor mean in British English and can you understand British slang and colloquial phrases like pants, cheers and knock up? Test yourself in this British quiz video. Watch two Brits talking with an American in a meeting and see if you can spot ten British expressions that cause confusion. Click here to watch more videos on British and American English. Click here to watch more vocabulary videos. To

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July 27, 2018 No Comments
Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl
Intermediate
Jay

Conversation and slang with Philadelphia Eagles fans

Come join the Eagles fans on the streets of Philadelphia as they celebrate a Super Bowl win. You’ll get listening practice with natural spoken English and learn some informal colloquial expressions and slang. Go Birds! Click here to see some different people singing the Eagles fight song on YouTube Click here to see more videos about everyday English. Click here to join us on a road trip to Cape May. Philadelphia Eagles fans having a

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February 9, 2018 No Comments
the pronunciation schwa
Intermediate
Jay

How to Pronounce A, An and The – The Schwa Vowel

The is the most common word in English, but how do we pronounce it? And how do we say a and an too? In this lesson we look at how we say these words in British and American. You’ll learn the rules we follow when words start with a vowel or consonant sound and also, how we pronounce the schwa vowel. Click here to see more pronunciation videos The pronunciation of A, An and The

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January 26, 2018 No Comments
Trump tax audit
Intermediate
Jay

English words for money, tax and taxes – learn with Donald Trump

Learn English vocabulary for money, tax and taxes from a conversation with Donald Trump. We look at the meanings of words like tax, accountant, income, expenses, tax return and audit, along with other words and expressions. We have also created a free worksheet to practice words and phrases in the video that you can find here: Click here for the worksheet. Click here to see more business English videos. Click here to see more vocabulary

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September 29, 2017 10 Comments
Intermediate
Jay

Almost, nearly, amiable, amicable – it’s Q & A time!

Thank you for your great questions! In this lesson we answer your questions about the adverbs almost and nearly, the English Show, the adjectives, amiable and amicable and the curious case of American scissors. Plus more! [social_share_link text=”Click here to share this post with a friend”] Look we’re back in our room with interesting things. You know what that means. It must be a Q and A? Yes, it’s question and answer time. Thank you

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September 15, 2017 No Comments
learning with movies
Intermediate
Jay

How to improve your listening and vocabulary by watching movies

Would you like to improve your English by watching movies? Then this English Show is for you. Story Paul joins us on The English Show and he has lots of great tips to help you. Find out how to select the right movies, what to do about captions and much much more. He’s also given us a checklist with lots of resources so you can find out where to view movies and download transcripts. Download

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April 7, 2017 4 Comments

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