International Mountain Connection
Increase your comprehension skills by watching videos!
When learning a new language, it’s important to practice listening and comprehension skills. Watching movies and TV shows are an excellent way to improve our level of understanding. Unfortunately, if we need to practice mountain vocabulary, it isn’t always included in these types of videos.
They are short and filled with mountain related vocabulary. You can improve your listening and comprehension skills while listening to someone talk about a mountain sport or activity. And, if you need a little extra help understanding, you can download the transcript or add subtitles.
Let’s be honest! Sometimes life gets crazy. Finding the time and motivation to watch an entire movie can be difficult. Maybe we’re tired and don’t want to concentrate for more than 10-15 minutes. These videos are the perfect solution.
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What are subtitles?
Subtitles or captions are the words that appear on a video to show the dialogue (words spoken). You can activate captions when you watch a video on YouTube. All captions for IMC videos are in English.
We hope you enjoy the videos! If you would like to see a video on a particular subject, send us an email. We’d love to hear from you!
Hiking
What do YOU bring in your hiking backpack? This video explains 7 MORE essential items that you should take with you in your hiking backpack. Click here for the transcript.
Are you going on a hike? What are the ESSENTIALS that you need in your backpack? In this video, Michelle Onofrey from International Mountain Connection shares 7 of the 14 essentials that you should bring. What about the other 7 items? They’re in the next video! Click here for the transcript.
Safety First!
There are many things we need to know while we’re in the mountains! In this episode of Safety First, Michelle Onofrey explains 4 things that we should know BEFORE we go into the mountains. Do you know how to do these 4 things? Click here for the transcript.
Do you have a signal? What can you do with the signal you have? What if your phone says, “Emergency calls only” or “No service”? It can be confusing knowing what services you have and when. In this episode of Safety First, Michelle Onofrey is going to explain it all. Don’t be tricked into thinking you have service when you don’t! Click here for the transcript.
Do you tell anyone where you’re going before you go into the mountains? You should! In this video, Michelle Onofrey shares the 5 pieces of information we should share before we put one foot on the mountain. And next time you go into the mountains, be sure to share this info. It could save your life! Click here for the transcript.
Mountain Madness
Are YOU guilty of postholing? What IS postholing? Many people are sharing winter trails and there is a problem with postholing. To find out what this means, watch International Mountain Connection’s latest episode of Mountain Madness with Michelle Onofrey. Click here for the transcript.
When Michelle Onofrey moved to France, she was happy to see a word that she knew, but she was shocked because she saw this word everywhere. The word? Pain. What does pain mean in English? Spoiler alert! It doesn’t mean the same thing! Click here for the transcript.
Do you know what it means to be injured? This is important to know if you are a mountain rescue worker, ski patroller, or a mountain guide! To learn more, watch this video with Michelle Onofrey from International Mountain Connection. Click here for the transcript.
Do you know how to give directions using cardinal directions? What ARE cardinal directions? In this episode of International Mountain Connection’s Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey explains what they are, some tricks to help you remember them, AND she explains a word that we use with directions that can be confusing for non-native English speakers. Click here for the transcript.
Do you know what it means to be snowed in? If it happens to you, it can be a big surprise! To learn more about what it means to be snowed in and how to use this phrase correctly, watch this video with Michelle Onofrey from International Mountain Connection. Click here for the transcript.
Did you know that there are different ways to use the word fit? This word is not only important for people who work in stores that rent or sell mountain equipment and guides and instructors, but also for people who work at a tourism office. Do you want to know more? In this episode of Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey from International Mountain Connection explains it all. Click here for the transcript.
Do you know how to explain a route giving basic directions? Directions are tricky (difficult) in our native language and even more difficult in another language. In this episode of Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey from International Mountain Connection explains some of the basics. There’s even a quiz! Click here for the transcript.
Loosen and tighten are two words that are CRUCIAL when adjusting the size of equipment and USING specific types of equipment. What do they mean? In this episode of Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey from International Mountain Connection is going to help you understand different ways you can use loosen and tighten! Click here for the transcript.
Most people know one definition of the word cold, but they don’t know which verb goes with it. Then there is ANOTHER definition for cold that many non-English speakers don’t know, but should know! Can you use cold correctly? In this episode of Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey from International Mountain Connection is going to help you understand different ways you can use the word cold! Click here for the transcript.
Did you know there are different ways to use the word lost? If you need to call Mountain Rescue, do you know what to say? Don’t worry! In this episode of Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey, from International Mountain Connection, will explain it all! Click here for the transcript.
Do you know the verb “to trip”? It probably doesn’t mean what you think! In this episode of Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey, from International Mountain Connection explains everything. An extra bonus, you’ll learn what it means to have “two left feet”! Click here for the transcript.
Do you know the difference between a rockfall and a rockslide? In episode 4 of Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey, with International Mountain Connection, talks about the differences between these two geohazards. Do you want to learn what these words mean? Watch this video! Click here for the transcript.
You are a mountain guide and your client says, “I’m going to be sick.” What is the problem? In episode 3 of Mountain Madness, Michelle Onofrey explains what this means. This is important information for guides, mountain rescue, and anyone who hangs out with English speakers. Click here for the transcript.
In episode 2 of Mountain Madness, Michelle talks about the difference between crevice and crevasse. These two words are confusing for native English speakers and non-native English speakers. Do you want to learn what these words mean? Watch this video! Click here for the transcript.
Michelle Onofrey, from International Mountain Connection, presents the first episode of Mountain Madness! In this video, Michelle explains what it means when we say that “nature calls”. Click here for the transcript.
Mission Possible
Il y a plusieurs obstacles quand on apprend une langue étrangère et peut-être le plus difficile est la négativité. Quelqu’un vous a déjà dit, par exemple, que vous parlez anglais comme une vache espagnole ? Michelle Onofrey d’International Mountain Connection vous explique comment vous pouvez surmonter la négativité et ne pas perdre votre tête. Vous êtes prêt.e.s ?
Cela arrive à tout le monde… On est en train de parler et on cherche un mot. Dans cette épisode de Mission Possible, Michelle Onofrey d’International Mountain Connection vous explique six méthodes pour rechercher un mot. Êtes-vous prêt.e ?
Michelle Onofrey d’International Mountain Connection explique comment vous pouvez faire un premier pas pour oser parler. C’est simple, facile, c’est juste à vous de vous lancer et de faire le premier pas.
Avez-vous des difficultés à apprendre une langue étrangère ? Pensez-vous que vous êtes nul(le) parce que vous n’arrivez pas à parler ? Regardez cette vidéo avec Michelle Onofrey d’International Mountain Connection pour mieux comprendre le problème !
Parler une langue étrangère… c’est une mission possible ? Michelle Onofrey d’International Mountain Connection parle de son expérience pour apprendre la langue française et partager sa mission : vous aider à surmonter les obstacles pendant votre apprentissage d’une langue étrangère ! Voulez-vous en savoir plus ? Regardez cette vidéo !
Additional Videos
Do you want to learn more about the essential equipment needed for a via ferrata? This video shows you the three pieces of equipment you absolutely must have before you hit the rock. Click here for the transcript.
Do you want to learn more about via ferratas? This video talks about the history of via ferratas and the types of climbing aids that are used. This is the first video in a three part series. Part two will cover the difficulty levels of via ferratas and part three will show the equipment that is used. Click here for the transcript.
Often, we can look in a book or on the internet to see how long a hike will take us, but what do you do if the hike you want to do isn’t there? Watch this video to learn some simple tricks to help you estimate your time on a trail! Click here for the transcript.
If you’ve already seen one of our videos, you’ve heard me say, “Because Brian isn’t in the kitchen. He’s in the mountains!” What does that mean? Watch this video! Click here for the transcript.
Are you going to go snowshoeing? What should you bring in your backpack? A mountain rescue specialist worked with IMC to put together all of the essentials to make sure you have everything you need for your next snowshoeing adventure. Do you want to see what’s inside? Click here for the transcript.
If you’d like to know more about snowshoeing, the type of material that is used, and some tips and tricks for a fun and safe snowshoeing day, watch our video! Click here for the transcript.
Updated March 24, 2024
