Video Lessons to learn English, a classic

They were the hit some years ago as they came to replace the sad audiotapes. Obviously, we have so many other options nowadays to learn English, that we may find video lessons a bit old fashioned. I remember that when I was a child I used to watch Muzzy at school and I absolutely loved it!  

If you feel brave and resolved to start your Video Language Course today, here you are some proposals: "Let's Talk in English" is a popular DVD language course. Watch the first DVD and if you like it, you'll only have to continue the series with the link provided below the the image. Keep Calm and Speak English ;) 

Other options available are English Today (with subtitles), New English File (with beginner, elementary, (pre)intermediate, upper-intermediate levels. I have linked here the intermediate level videos) and BBC DVD English course "Follow Me", a widely popular, yet a much older, option. 

The idea behind the present post is to stay in touch with oral English. Exposure to the language is paramount for a better pronunciation and a progresive tunning into the different accents, the right intonation and a more natural English with daily used expresssions. 

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