Ethan Strauss

As an English teacher in China for 8 years, Ethan has always been frustrated by the complaints from students that they have no help in learning English. This site is his attempt to solve that problem.





Video Lessons
Learning any language requires a complete understanding of all aspects of the language. One of the best ways to get this complete workout is through the use of English videos which can help practise your Oral, Listening, Reading and Comprehension all at the same time!

In the video section we will have videos with complete transcripts of what is said along with some vocabulary words.

If there are any videos you would like to see here Let us know!
intelligence of crows
May 8th, 2012
by Ethan


Today’s Video lesson is a TED talk all about the intelligence of crows and how we, as humans, could use them to better our world and lives.

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May 2nd, 2012
by Ethan


In today’s Video Lesson we look at a variety or words and ideas involved in creating Art. So get your paint and your brushes and come listen in!

Ethan at Work
February 29th, 2012
by Ethan


A story of a man’s day at work, told using lots of English slang and idioms for your listening pleasure! If you enjoy it, let me know!

taming a sniper
June 16th, 2011
by Ethan


An American soldier uses the power of music to convince a German sniper to stop fighting.

Life of a Plastic Bag
January 25th, 2011
by Ethan


A great mockumentary about the dangers of Plastic bags the great garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean.

Universe
December 26th, 2010
by Ethan


Trying to comprehend the Universe seems to be an impossible task, one man tries to understand it through numbers and math in today’s video