The past can be a tricky thing, can't it? Well, that's why Linguariosa is here to help us! In this video, she tells us all about the Perfect and Imperfect past tenses and gives us her trademark detailed explanations about how and when to use each. As Linguriosa says, even though the Imperfect is considered by many to be the most ...

Does the Spanish Imperfect tense confuse you? This past tense can be a true headache for some Spanish students, especially those whose native language is English. Luckily, this video is here to help you understand what the Imperfect is and when to use it. The Imperfect tense is used mostly to describe unfinished actions in the pa...

What do you know about Che Guevara? Steven Soderbergh's 2008 two-part biopic gives a unique perspective on his life before, during, and after becoming a revolutionary icon. In this scene, Che - at this point, still Ernesto - meets Fidel Castro and his brother Raul over dinner in Mexico City. Have you ever seen this film? What is ...

What do you think is more complicated to do: composing the Star Wars themes or knowing when Spanish pronouns should have an accent? And how do accents change the meaning of a sentence? If you do think composing the Star Wars themes is easier than knowing what pronoun is what, then this lesson is for you. Famous music YouTuber Ja...

Do you often come across ridiculous inventions? Sometimes, people try to reinvent the wheel and create a bigger problem than the one they are trying to fix! In this video, two Spanish YouTubers present you with 12 stupid inventions. The odd one works but, in general, they are useless! What they are useful for instead is for you t...

"What have the Romans done for us?" is a famous line from the Monty Python movie "Life of Brian". The joke is that, although it is said to imply that the Romans did not invent anything useful, it is followed by a list of things that we have actually inherited from them. This lesson, which tells briefly about the only Roman roadm...

Have you ever walked into an untouched house where everything remained as it was years ago? There would have been plenty of objects to point at, you would identify some of them, and others would be new. If you don't want to repeat them over and over again or you don't know what you can expect to find, you can refer to things with...

How can we know when two use the imperfect and past simple tenses if in English the imperfect does not exist? And what is the secret behind all the conjugations, with each verb looking different from the next? If you are an Abba fan, this is your video. By remembering the chorus of one of their most famous songs, you will be able to...

Have you ever considered what information exists about you online? What are the consequences of you publishing personal information or photos? A cybersecurity expert explains the dangers of leaving a trace online and what you can do to check if other people have stolen information about you or are using it with other means. This ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of news? In this video from the My Italian Circle YouTube channel, you can learn about multiple news stories in short, easy-to-follow chunks, so you can know all about the latest news without feeling like there is too much information to absorb. The speaker doesn't go too quickly, so i...

How do you feel about international politics? Do you ever get confused listening to it? This video from the YouTube channel Linguistica360 talks about International economic politics in a way that's easy to understand, whether you speak Italian or not! Though the news in this video might be a little heavy, it's shared in a dialog fo...

Do you ever have dreams of nightmares of being back in high school? Maybe you're about to be late for an important test? That sort of worry seems to cross cultural borders! In this video from the Italian YouTube channel Fanpage.it, you get to see parents relive the nightmare of taking a high school exam 20, 30, or even 40 years aft...

Do you feel like you're getting older and wish you could stop the clock? In this light-hearted video from the Italian YouTube channel "The Jackal", the idea of no longer being a "kid" and hitting your thirties is addressed. Don't worry, though, this video is all in good fun and is meant to be uplifting! The video is meant for an...

Have you had a high school reunion? Are you looking forward to one? + High school reunions can be a source of excitement, but they can also cause a lot of stress. This video from the Italian YouTube channel The Jackal takes a comedic spin on the stress of attending a high school reunion by turning it into a horror parody! This is...

Are there typical habits that everyone, where you live, seems to have? Even though Italians can be really different from one another, there are some things that they all tend to have in common. The YouTuber LearnAmo makes that clear with her video exploring some "strange" Italian habits and customs that might be different than wher...

Have you ever had to try to explain what you do all day to someone? Learning about the daily routines of other people can be a fun way to get to know each other! This video from the Italian Youtuber WhenGamersFail Lyon takes us through a typical day of his, showing us that YouTubers don't always live lives that are much different t...

Have you ever had to travel for work? What about to a different country? Whether you have to go around the world for work or you've never left your city, visiting other places is always fun, exciting, and a bit stressful! This video from the YouTube channel Sofie's World shows you how a trip for work can be all three of those thing...

Do you think people can be friends if they're interested in the same person romantically? This clip from the 2016 movie "Qualcosa di Nuovo" available on the YouTube channel 01 Distribution deals with that topic. In this video, the two main characters are having a discussion because one of them is interested in the other's ex. This ...

Imper... what? Well, the imperfect tense is one of the main tenses we use to talk about the past in French. Its conjugation is quite easy, and you will be able to discover it with this short video, which will explain to you how to conjugate this tense in French. There is another tense to discuss something in the past, though. ...

Do you believe that simplicity is the key? We at Flying Languages do! This rule can be applied even to the language learning process, as it is important to start with simple things to proceed with more advanced topics. Today, we’ll start with an easy short dialogue in French that is full of useful vocabulary that you will be able...

How much do you know about Napoleon? Napoleon was one of the most influential French historical figures, so maybe you already know something about him. Bonaparte — an ambitious general, was a founder of the First French Empire. This video is about the first military campaign he led in Italy when he was still the general of the Fr...

Are you able to recognize a subclause? Learning time! Even though it’s a pretty difficult topic to tackle, it’s also one of the most helpful for learners, especially for those who want to read in French like a pro. In this video, you will find the explanation of three kinds of French subclauses: Subordonnée Relative, Subordonnée ...

Why do we need to sleep? It might seem like an obvious question, but we do need to experience all the sleep phases in order to preserve our health and well-being. With this video, you're going to discover the different phases of sleep and what they each do. And who could've thought that sleep is way more complicated than it seems...

Where did the flu go? In the past few years, we have been focused on the COVID pandemic so much, and rightfully so. But what about the flu? Our previous nightmare during the Fall/Winter season seems to have disappeared. This video explains why only 7 flu cases have been reported in French hospitals since October 2020. You'll also...

Do you know what télétravail means? Well, it is a fairly new word in the French language, which became a common one only when the pandemic started, back in 2020. It means working from home. By now, we are all aware of the pros and cons of working from home. Yes, you can work with your PJ all day long, but at the same time, it can...

Do you know what the terrible French brévet is? Well, it is the exam you must pass at the end of high school to move on to the university! And as you might guess, it can be a pretty stressful experience for students. This video is perfect for beginners who want to learn some new vocabulary AND discover something about French cult...

Le passé composé... What? The passé composé is a French past tense that is used to talk about past actions or events that started and finished in the past. In short, it corresponds to the English simple past. However, it can be confusing as its construction recalls the one in another English tense, the present perfect! This video...

Who is Nora Tschirner? Check out this fastest interview to find out. Klaas asks her questions about her new movie, fast, of course. If you are an advanced learner of the German language then take a look and check your understanding of German. In this video, you'll encounter an example of a verb "haben" with an infinitive of another ver...

Was does Jasmin say about being a pretty girl? Yes, she is pretty, however, it did not stop her classmates from making fun of her every chance they got. Was she mean to them or were they jealous of her? What does it feel like to be a 16-year-old girl in school? Watch this animated story to find the answer. This video lesson has more th...

How do you describe, people, animals, or things in German? Watch this cartoon-like video and play along with a description game with Ben and Lina. In this video lesson, you find simple examples of adjectives and the way to use them, as well as how and if you decline them. If you are a beginner learner of German then this video lesson m...

How do you properly say goodbye to your colleagues? If you don't know, don't worry, Martina knows how to do it properly. If you are a beginner learner of the German language, and you're looking for a short and amusing video then this is it. In this video lesson, you'll find examples of the modal verbs in the present tense, and of cours...

Have you been to Thailand? Tour Thailand in just one day: food, culture,... Check out how Jessica and Daniel experienced one day in Thailand. In this great vlog, German natives will take you on an interesting trip where they visit Thailand Tourism Festival and give you tips about food and accommodation. While following them on this jou...

What's going on in the world today? Do you follow any German TV shows? Have you heard of the "heute Show"? The show "mocks" political situations. Its presenter delivers the daily news about politics in a funny, sarcastic, and cynical way. If you are an advanced learner of the German language definitely check out the video. This video l...

How does almost every Insta-couple act? Look no further and check out this amusing parody video about Insta-couples by a German Youtuber. If you are a beginner or an intermediate learner of the German language, then this up-to-date video is one of those videos you should not skip. In this video lesson, it will be hard not to notice man...

What are some must-know German phrases? There are 25 phrases mentioned in this fun video. Some of them you might have heard before, and some of them you'll get the chance to learn now. Watch this video lesson to find useful examples of the present tense, how to use it and how to conjugate the verbs in the present tense. With its ...

What idioms are Germans familiar with and which ones do they use? Watch this fun and entertaining video to find out! While getting yourself familiar with some German idioms, you find lots of examples of the present tense, how to conjugate verbs in the present tense, and when to use it. Although this video lesson is suited for Int...

Have you heard about Ukraine’s biggest influencer? Today, you’ll have a chance to see what a regular week from EeoOneGuy looks like. He shows his daily routine, makes an impromptu review of his crib, and shares his feelings about his lifestyle. Mind that this video came out half a year before the war, so there you’ll see bits of ...

Have you missed the Draw My Life type of videos? Then meet Kate Clapp, who made this hilarious DML on her “everyday” morning. Kate is one of the first and most popular bloggers in Russia and she has tons of entertaining yet useful content on her YouTube page. Kate doesn’t use many fancy words and grammatical structures, although ...

What would a Slavic Spider-Man look like? What if he was a gopnik? Or a bogatyr? Spoiler alert: it would be absolutely hilarious. This is another video by Sienduk, who recreated six versions of Russian Spider-Man and made his own Spiderverse! Attention! This Video Lesson is made strictly for adults as there will be a lot of Teach...

Are you a grateful person? If you answered "yes,” then this video lesson is definitely for you! In this one, Daria talks about her personal top 15 ways to say “thank you” in Russian. Mind that even though all of them express gratitude, there is still a difference between them, whether it’s the formal/informal setting they should be ...

Are you a grateful person? Then you should definitely know how to say thanks in Russian, and Julia from RUSCOPE will help you with that! The Russians have plenty of ways to express gratitude, despite a widely-known stereotype that Russian people are cold (pun fully intended). Julia will teach you eight ways to thank somebody in R...

Is the Russian language really that difficult? Justin is a fellow Russian learner who went crazy and decided to master this language a year ago. He speaks really well, doesn’t make many mistakes, and has a great vocabulary. And he uses those skills to express his frustration with this language! Oh, the irony. Advanced learner...

Is Russian humor really that crazy? "Eralash" is the iconic sketch-comedy show, and it highlights everything that makes Russian humor distinctive. Over-the-top facial expressions, characters trying to outsmart each other, and, of course, mentioning American culture. Advanced learners are welcome to get a short modern Russian hist...

What is your honest opinion on Russians? Do you think of them as some heavily drinking simpletons who hate other countries and ride bears? Anyway, that’s an opinion filmmakers have on Russians for the most part, and this stand-up performance mocks those stereotypes. “Ural Dumplings” is a popular Russian comedy group that is an integ...

What do you know about the Russian winter holidays? A new animated series by super-popular Russian YouTuber Sienduk tells us the origin of the iconic Ded Moroz, who is a distant relative of Santa Claus (or not, haha). Accompanied by Egor Loscutov they created a witty, funny, and incredibly animated series. This lesson is designed...

Do you value what you have in life? In this short tale, we are told the story of a boy who longs to find the house with golden windows that he sees every day by sunset from his humble home. On the day his father allows him to rest, he takes off in search of the fabled house. In this Video Lesson, you will learn a lot of household...

Have you ever heard of the philosophy of art? It is a complex discipline, but worth studying. It is, of course, related to philosophy and to art, but also to history. In this video, Matthew Milliner explains what the discipline is about, but he also tells us that, in order to fully understand a period, we must be able to completely ...

Have you ever given away a precious possession for someone else? The Gift of the Magi is a classic story that talks about what people are willing to do for love. The vocabulary and sentence structure are complex and literary, and it uses plenty of resources to convey the tragedy of poverty and of bad luck. In this lesson, you wil...

What could be the problem between these two teenagers? From the classic Ernest Hemingway short story “Hills Like White Elephants”, “Let The Air In” is a short drama that tells the story of two teenagers faced with a life-changing decision and the deconstruction of their relationship over the course of a conversation. See how nati...

Have you got trouble spotting when gerunds and participles act as adjectives in a sentence? It's a lot easier than quantum computing! In this lesson, you will have the opportunity to learn the most basic principles about quantum computing, whilst also coming across a gerund and a participle and deciding what they are acting as in ea...

Can you tell how someone feels from their facial expression? Most of us would answer yes, but it is not as straightforward as it seems. In this video, a scientist explains that there are many factors at play in how we interpret emotion. It is a very complicated subject but, in order to explain it more easily, the speaker tries to...

What do most YouTube videos have in common? They are voiced over by people that have something to say about a topic. As such, they often speak naturally, without a script, which means that they often use contractions. In English, verbs such as "is", "would", or "had" are commonly contracted. We know what is behind the contraction fr...

How can technology help our health? This very short advert gives us some clues. Its tone is positive and hopeful, and it ends with a prompt for us to work together for a better future. That last line uses the formula "let's", a very common structure to persuade people to do something you want them to do, but also include yourself i...