VocaTube - learn the vocabulary in English related to hand tools

If you were living in an English-speaking country and you had to do some refurbishing at home or assemble the new furniture that you just bought, would you know how to buy the tools that you need? If you can’t find the hammer that you’re looking for, would you know how to ask for it?

In this new post about the VocaTube series, we present you a list of high quality educational videos that we have selected from YouTube. These videos will help you learning the most important vocabulary in English related to tools and will allow you to become a true handy man.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Practice your American English with this excellent video about tools



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Animated 30 minutes video on how to use hand tools



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Great video for children from Disney Junior about the tools needed to build a big table



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VocaTube - let’s go shopping!

Whether you’re planning to visit an English speaking country and go shopping or you like shopping online, getting to know the vocabulary related to shopping and shops is really useful. In order to help you, we’ve prepared a new post on the VocaTube series containing videos carefully selected from YouTube.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Basic vocabulary to go shopping (with exercises)



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Good subtitled video related to shopping in English



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Practical English Vocabulary – Shopping in the mall



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English Vocabulary – Talking about Shopping



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Conversation tips – Shopping for clothes



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A funny song to learn the shopping related English vocabulary



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The consumer rights when it comes to buying shoes and clothing



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VocaTube - how to use your English at the train station

If you go to train station and need to buy a ticket for the train and ask for the right platform, would you know how to do it? In this post we’ve compiled a series of videos from YouTube with which you’ll be able to learn all the English vocabulary about the train station.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Buying a ticket at the train station



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Good video that explain the railway related vocabulary



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A funny song for children to help them learning train related vocabulary



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“Train is coming” – a guitar song for children



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Super structures – Eurotunnel – part 1



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Super structures – Eurotunnel – part 2



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Super structures – Eurotunnel – part 3



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Super structures – Eurotunnel – part 4



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Super structures – Eurotunnel – part 5



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VocaTube - Learn How to Introduce Yourself in English

Today’s video lesson is quite simple and shows you how to introduce yourself in English and its related vocabulary. Learn how to express things like your name, age, telephone, address and all the basic information that you need. These videos are very educational and entertaining, there is even one with Disney characters.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

At class learning about personal information



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Learn the vocabulary about personal information with Disney’s magic



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Video with basic vocabulary about survival skills



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Giving personal information in English



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VocaTube - Vocabulary about abbreviations and acronyms in English

Do you know the meaning of FYI, ASAP or LOL? Not really too sure? Don’t worry, this new post on the VocaTube series comes to the rescue.

In this post, we present several videos with which you’ll learn the meaning of many abbreviations and acronyms in English. Moreover, videos are sorted according to the levels of difficulty (from the elementary to the advanced level) so you’ll be able to jump and watch only the ones you’re interested in.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Common Internet Acronyms – elementary English



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Very good subtitled video with many English abbreviations, by Mr Duncan – elementary English



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Common workplace abbreviations – intermediate English



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Great video about acronyms, abbreviations and names – intermediate English



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Pronunciation rules for abbreviations and acronyms – intermediate English



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The Muppets explain some acronyms in English – advanced English



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A reporter checks if students have any idea what any of these acronyms stand for – advanced English



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Would you like to read more about abbreviations in English? Check out our article about most used abbreviations in English.

VocaTube - Learn the common expressions in English

There are common expressions in English used in everyday conversations. Sometimes, it can be difficult to learn these expressions because they aren’t usually taught at school. However, there is no doubt that knowing the meaning of get the ball rolling or I’m broke will give a real boost to your English.

In this post, we present several videos with which you’ll learn the common expressions in English. Moreover, videos are sorted according to the levels of difficulty (from the elementary to the advanced level) so you’ll be able to jump and watch only the ones you’re interested in.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Good introduction to common expressions in English – elementary English



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10 common expressions in English – intermediate English



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7 common expressions about money – intermediate English



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9 common expressions in English (slang language) – intermediate English



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Common expressions involving food – intermediate English



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English expressions associated with the word “book” – advanced English



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English expressions associated with the word “table” – advanced English



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English expressions associated with the word “hell” – advanced English



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Great video English expressions for making decisions – advanced English



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VocaTube - learn the vocabulary related to the classroom and school in English

In this new post about the VocaTube series, we present you a list of high quality educational videos that we have selected from YouTube. These videos will show you the most relevant vocabulary related to describing people and objects in the class, like for instance blackboard, notebook or exam.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more you listen, the better your understanding.

English school vocabulary (includes a test) – elementary English



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Classroom objects – elementary English



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Slang that you might hear in the classroom – intermediate English



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The classroom song: learn numbers and commands – intermediate English



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Classroom of the future: education and technology – advanced English



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VocaTube - English vocabulary about illnesses and health problems

How do you say “I have a headache” in English? What if you get sick and you don’t know how to explain your symptoms to the doctor? Whether you know it or not, we’d like to invite you to read the following article that contains a series of videos from YouTube with a lot of English vocabulary about illnesses and health problems.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Vocabulary about illnesses in English – elementary English



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Great video that teaches different health-related vocabulary – elementary English



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Subtitled video from Mr Duncan about health and exercise – intermediate English



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Good subtitled video with vocabulary about teeth and the dentist – intermediate English



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Subtitled video teeth idioms – intermediate English



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Visiting the doctor – advanced English



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Making doctor visits fun with Sesame Street characters – advanced English



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VocaTube - English Vocabulary about the Hospital

Do you know the meaning of surgeon, ambulance or examining couch? Not really too sure? Don’t worry, this new post on the VocaTube series comes to the rescue.

In this post, we present several videos with which you’ll learn vocabulary related to the hospital. Moreover, videos are sorted according to the levels of difficulty (from the elementary to the advanced level) so you’ll be able to jump and watch only the ones you’re interested in.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Great video with questions and answers for children – elementary English



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Health Professions – elementary English



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Hospital movie words – intermediate English



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Visiting someone in the hospital – advanced English



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The Hospital, subtitled series (part 1) – advanced English



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The Hospital, subtitled series (part 2) – advanced English



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The Hospital, subtitled series (part 3) – advanced English



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VocaTube - Vocabulary related to Volcanoes

We’re bringing you today a special VocaTube inspired on the recent events happening on the El Hierro Island.

The list of videos compiled on this post describes the fascinating topic of volcanoes and will allow you to learn the related vocabulary as well as practice your English.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Good video to learn the shape and forms of a volcano – intermediate English



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Different types of volcanoes – advanced English



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Excellent video, inside a volcano – advanced English



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Another interesting video about volcanoes – intermediate English



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VocaTube - Describing people in English can be easy, learn how

How can I recognise your friend Mike? How does he look like? On our daily life, this is one of the most frequently asked questions, so it’s important to know how to describe people.

In this new post about the VocaTube series, we present you a list of high quality educational videos that we have selected from YouTube. These videos will show you the most relevant vocabulary related to describing people in English.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more you listen, the better your understanding.

Good video with 7 adjectives for describing people in English – elementary English



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How to describe different types of people – intermediate English



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Interesting video where people describe their loved ones – intermediate English



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Learn how to describe adults and children with this video – intermediate English



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Conversations where several people are described – intermediate English



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VocaTube - Learn how to say many different types of houses in English

On this new episode of the VocaTube series, we’re bringing you a list of videos sorted according to the levels of difficulty with which you’ll learn the most relevant English vocabulary related to types of houses. You’ll be able to learn interesting vocabulary like hut and understand the meaning of maisonette or cottage.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Introductory video to learn the types of houses in English – elementary English



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Entertaining song that describes several types of houses – elementary English



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Excellent video with types of houses where British people live – intermediate English



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The most expensive house in the World – advanced English



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VocaTube - learn vocabulary related to the musical instruments in English

Do you like music? Do you play any musical instrument? Would you know the English word for that musical instrument? Whether you know it or not, we’d like to invite you to read the following article that contains a series of videos from YouTube about the musical instruments in English to help you increasing and improving your vocabulary.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Introductory video about the musical instruments – elementary English



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More basic vocabulary about music – elementary English



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Some of the most and less common musical instruments in the World – intermediate English



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Types of musical instruments – intermediate English



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Music instruments of the orchestra – advanced English



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The future of musical instruments – advanced English



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VocaTube - English Vocabulary about the Kitchen

Do you know the meaning of frying pan, mixer or cook? Not really too sure? Don’t worry, this new post on the VocaTube series comes to the rescue.

In this post, we present several videos with which you’ll learn vocabulary about the kitchen. Moreover, videos are sorted according to the levels of difficulty (from the elementary to the intermediate level) so you’ll be able to jump and watch only the ones you’re interested in.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Good introductory video to learn how to name different things in the kitchen – elementary English



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Great video with questions to introduce the things in the kitchen to your children – elementary English



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Good subtitled video with vocabulary related to the kitchen (part 1) – elementary English



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Good subtitled video with vocabulary related to the kitchen (part 2) – elementary English



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Another video with English vocabulary related to the kitchen – elementary English



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Part 1 from a video that shows you a real kitchen – intermediate English



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Part 2 from a video that shows you a real kitchen – intermediate English



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Part 3 from a video that shows you a real kitchen – intermediate English



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JenniferESL explains idioms and sayings about the kitchen – advanced English



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VocaTube - Vocabulary related to the home and furniture

Do you know the English vocabulary related to the home, its rooms and furniture? If your answer is “no”, don’t worry, in this new episode on the VocaTube series we’re bringing you a series of videos selected from YouTube to learn this vocabulary.

These videos are sorted according to the levels of difficulty (from elementary to intermediate level) so you can learn progressively or jump and watch only the ones you’re interested in.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Learn the main parts of a house – elementary English



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Good video to learn the different elements of a house – elementary English



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Video to learn words to talk about things in a room in English – elementary English



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Bedroom vocabulary – elementary English



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Great video to learn about furniture and furnishings in English – intermediate English



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Vocabulary for cleaning the house in English – intermediate English



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This video shows some wonderful space savers furniture – advanced English



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VocaTube - Vocabulary about ways of Transport on YouTube

Do you know how to name different ways of transport in English? Do you know the meaning of car, bicycle, airplane, boat or tricycle?

In this new post about the VocaTube series, we present you a list of high quality educational videos that we have selected from YouTube. These videos will show you the most relevant vocabulary about ways of transport.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more you listen, the better your understanding.

Video that explains the main ways of transport – elementary English



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Good video that includes a small exercise at the end to practice – elementary English



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Excellent video with dozens of ways of transport, it includes phonetics – intermediate English



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Funny song to learn the ways of transport in English – intermediate English



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Good video that names and describes several ways of transport – intermediate English



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Funny video that includes songs and recordings to describe the ways of transport – advanced English



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VocaTube - Learn how to say many different places in English

Knowing how to say different places like the airport, the bus or train station, the cafeteria, the supermarket, the school, the theme park, the library or many other is key in English. In many occasions you have to go to a specific place and have to let people know or need to ask how to get there.

On this new episode of the VocaTube series, we’re bringing you a list of videos sorted according to the levels of difficulty with which you’ll learn the most relevant English vocabulary related to several places.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Very good subtitled video that describes many places – elementary English



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Places around town – elementary English



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How to say more places in English – elementary English



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Places in your neighbourhood – elementary English



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Places in my town that includes a description about each place – elementary English



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Good video with questions and answers to learn places around town – intermediate English



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Excellent subtitled video that shows several departments in a market – intermediate English



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VocaTube - learn hundreds of adjectives in English using YouTube

Adjectives are one of the key elements that determine the richness of a language. It’s important getting to know a big variety of adjectives so you’re able to describe things without having to keep using “good”, “bad”, “nice” and “ugly”.

In this post we have gathered several YouTube videos that contain many adjectives in English to help you increasing and improving your vocabulary.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Starter video for adjectives in English – elementary English



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Basic adjectives in English, part 1 – elementary English



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More basic adjectives in English, part 2 – elementary English



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A good photo story with some adjectives – elementary English



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Adjectives to describe animals – intermediate English



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Excellent video that explains the adjectives through a story, part 1 – intermediate English



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The story continues to explain the four principal functions of adjectives, part 2 – intermediate English



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Third part of this story that explains how to use adjectives to compare – intermediate English



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Interesting song to practice the adjectives in English – intermediate English



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VocaTube - English Vocabulary about the Family

Do you know the meaning of mother, brother or niece? Not really too sure? Don’t worry, this new post on the VocaTube series comes to the rescue.

In this post, we present several videos with which you’ll learn vocabulary about the family. Moreover, videos are sorted according to the levels of difficulty (from the elementary to the intermediate level) so you’ll be able to jump and watch only the ones you’re interested in.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Good introductory video to learn how to name the different members of a family in English – elementary English



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Entertaining video for the children to learn vocabulary about the family – elementary English



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Very good video that shows not only how to name the different members of a family but also related vocabulary – intermediate English



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Learn to talk about your family in English and how to asks questions related to the family – intermediate English



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Learn the necessary vocabulary and pronunciation to talk about your family – intermediate English



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Learn how to properly use the words in English for talking about being married, divorced, separated, and so on – intermediate English



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Funny video with the family song – intermediate English



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VocaTube - CV and Job Interview related Vocabulary

If you’re looking for a job or you’ve been recently hired, you’ll understand better than anyone the importance of a job interview. It’s your best chance to give a good impression and show that you’re the right person for the open position.

On this new episode of the VocaTube series, we’re introducing some videos where you’ll find tips to prepare for a job interview in English along with recommendations to have a perfect CV written in English so that you can impress companies looking for candidates. Learning the vocabulary shown on these videos will turn out to be really helpful to find a job.

Remember that vocabulary can only be improved with practice and listening through repetition. It’s difficult for everyone to understand from the beginning but you’ll notice that the more hours you listen, the better your understanding.

Learn how to form polite questions in the context of a professional job interview



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Learn how to answer some of the most common questions you will face at a job interview



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Great tips to prepare for a job interview



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Subtitled video that shows the best way to answer job interview questions for a successful interview



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Funny video that explains how to dress for a job interview



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Interview Dos and Don'ts



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Subtitled video that explains how to talk salary in a job interview



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How to write a CV



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Top 10 CV Tips



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