What is the difference between English and sign language? Just because American Sign Language (ASL) is American doesn’t mean that it is closely related to the most dominant written and oral language in the United States. In this lesson, Rob Nielson introduces ASL by comparing it to commonly spoken languages and breaks down why his lessons don’t use speech or text to reinforce the meaning of signs.
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Bonjour! Learn French Now! makes learning conversational French easy by teaching common French words and phrases like ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’, and ‘how are you?’. Whether you're going on a trip to Paris or just want to learn French for fun, this lesson will teach you the vocabulary to get the conversation started.
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Learn how to bead a necklace with this jewelry making tutorial. This lesson teaches you which tools you'll need, how to create your own necklace design, and how to successfully complete your beading project. Take what you've learned here to design your own handmade bracelet and necklace set!
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New to Microsoft Excel 2003? Unfamiliar with the program and its basic functions and applications, or intimidated by this complex software? This tutorial demystifies the program and teaches you the basics of creating a spreadsheet and chart from a series of data, while demonstrating the advantages of using Microsoft Excel to manage information.
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Interested in learning how to use Microsoft Excel 2010? The first in a series, this Excel tutorial covers how to edit and format spreadsheets, enter data, and create basic charts. Motion Training will also teach you simple tips and tricks to help you get started with this powerful software. Although the lesson focuses on Microsoft Excel 2010, the concepts covered can be applied to earlier versions of Excel.
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Gather ‘round the table: it’s time for breakfast! In this lesson from Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids, Eli comes downstairs only to find that his brothers Parker and Andy are missing! Where could they be? And will they make it in time for some pan y huevos (bread and eggs)? As you follow along with this fun and interactive scene, you’ll learn some of the most common Spanish words and phrases, such as ¿Dónde está? (where is it?) and gracias (thank you).
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Disappointed by your doodles, and wish you could draw better? Drawing well is about your hand being able to do what your brain tells it to do. And if your hand doesn’t have much practice at creating certain shapes or lines, the end result of your sketching may not look at all like it did in your mind’s eye. But drawing is a skill and the old saying “practice makes perfect” still applies—learn how to improve your drawing skills with this lesson from Drawing Teachers. Michael shows you a beautiful and interesting way to practice drawing shapes and lines.
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Learn how to make homemade soap! Homemade soaps are especially great for party favors or hostess gifts. In this lesson from The O’Neil Sisters, discover all the basics of soapmaking at home. You’ll learn how to select and prepare the soap, colorant, and scents, as well as how to package your finished products for cute party gifts.
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Looking for a new stitch to incorporate into your crocheting? Look no further than the shallow single crochet stitch. This stitch looks so much like it was knit, no one will tell the difference! In this lesson from Yarn Obsession, Sedie demonstrates how to complete this stitch, beginning with the base chain and allowing an extra stitch for the turning chain. Once your chain is completed, learn how to do the shallow single crochet, plus how to turn and create the next row of stitches.
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Who doesn’t love fresh blueberry pancakes, or the occasional blueberry crisp? Blueberries are not only delicious, but contain vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting antioxidants! Fresh blueberries are often expensive at the supermarket, but Grow Organic is here to show you how you can grow your own, whether in a container or in your garden. From which variety to choose for the location you live, to how to care for them, learn how to cultivate this tasty and nutrient-dense fruit!
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If you love languages, then this lesson is going to be an eye opener! This lesson is designed to teach new students of American Sign Language (ASL) their very first signs and their very first basic sentences in ASL. Don’t worry if you are new to the language, because in this lesson, you learn the basics of how to sign, review several important signs, and learn how to weave sentences together. This is a great introduction, and might just inspire you to keep going!
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You've bought a bouquet of flowers at the store, but how do you take that jumble of stems and turn them into a beautiful flower arrangement? In this lesson, uBloom teaches a very literal shortcut: cutting the stems short to fit in a low vase, bunching all the blooms together and inserting stems at angles to support one another. This technique makes it easy and fun to arrange flowers nicely, and the lesson includes tips on tools you'll need and how to prepare the the water and flower food.
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Show us a photo of your flower arrangement! Prefer not to purchase a fresh bouquet? Try faux-flowers or flowers plucked from your garden.
Author Joyce Maynard shows you how to make her famous apple pie, as featured in the upcoming film adaptation of her novel, “Labor Day.” No need for fancy equipment or expensive ingredients: this pie should be made with human hands alone. Once you’ve tested out the original recipe, make it your own and share your finished creation with friends and family.
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Learn how to make Joyce's pie and share a Curious Card with a photo of your delicious creation!
Just because your washing machine cleans your clothes doesn’t mean that the machine itself is clean. Soap build-up can make your washing machine dirty and inefficient. So, clean your clothes and your machine with this lesson from How I Pinch a Penny. A cup of bleach is all it takes to get your machine sparkling, suds-free, and efficient. After all, everyone loves the smell of fresh, clean laundry...and saving money.
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Share a photo or video of your clean washing machine or fresh clothes!
Your favorite jeans may be expensive, or maybe they just fit perfectly. But just because a hole appears in your favorite Levis or Lucky’s doesn’t mean that you need to retire them. Extend the life of your jeans (and save some cash while you are at it) by learning how to repair them. All you need is a thick piece of cloth, scissors, straight pins, thread and the zig zag stitch on your sewing machine. They may not last forever, but your favorite jeans just got a new lease on life.
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Take a picture to show off your new sewing skills! Don't have a pair of jeans to repair? Try using a scrap piece of fabric instead!
Want to join two colors of yarn seamlessly for your next crochet project? One of the most popular methods for combining strands in crocheting or knitting without knots is the Russian join. In this lesson from Yarn Obsession, learn how to loop the strands together, insert a tapestry needle into the yarn, pull it through, and make two ends of a piece of yarn look like one.
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Want to crochet or knit on a budget? While certain types of yarn can be inexpensive, t-shirt yarn is thick and chunky and basically free! Learn how to make it in this lesson from Upcycled Stuff. Have extra t-shirts around the house that are too big or ugly to wear? Cut them into even strips and roll them into a ball of yarn for later use! You can make chunky scarves, hot plates and more out of t-shirt yarn. Recycle for survival!
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Maybe your dream vacation involves hiking the Inca trail in Peru, or maybe you are looking to broaden your business by becoming bilingual. Lucky for you, Spanish is Your Amigo is here to teach you the basics of the Spanish language and provide you with a solid linguistic foundation. Did you know that the Spanish alphabet just has one more letter than the English alphabet? The languages are closer than you might think! With this lesson your goals can become a reality.
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Want to learn American Sign Language, or ASL? Start with the basics of fingerspelling and learn the correct form for each letter of the alphabet. In addition, learn how to put spaces between words. Instead of the traditional method of cycling through a list of each letter and memorizing through repetition, this lesson explains the do's and don’ts of each letter by demonstrating the language in action.
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What do you do when you run out of yarn halfway through knitting a beautiful sweater? Learn how to knit the simple and seamless Russian join, or Russian splice. Professional knitter Nancy from Wynn Knit demonstrates the step-by-step process of knitting this highly useful and attractive method of joining yarn. Practice makes this knitting pattern perfect and eliminates sewing in a lot of tail ends!
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