Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Anne-Marie shows us a section of a “Kata,” a series of defensive moves designed to fend off multiple attackers. Then she applies these techniques with Alex playing the role of the attacker as she demonstrates a part of the “Bunkai.”
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
It’s radio presenter Roman Kemp’s turn to learn some moves from Anne-Marie. He sounds worried when she mentions “nunchucks” and “knife defense”, but he just isn’t taking his lesson seriously, and keeps distracting her. Eventually she suspects he’s done some karate before, and maybe isn’t such a complete beginner.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Boris Johnson is the UK's new prime minister. Known as "BoJo" among his supporters, he's one of the UK's most recognizable politicians. He's a charismatic, and sometimes controversial figure. Johnson started his career in journalism, but was fired from The Times for making up a quote. He was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2001.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom South
Anne-Marie is a successful singer and songwriter, and she believes that all the hard work, discipline, and focus learned while becoming a black belt in karate has prepared her well for her busy life. She clearly loves her teacher Jo, and her sport, in which she has won gold medals at World Championship level.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Pop Psych analyzes what’s wrong with our favorite fictional characters. This time its Nintendo's Super Mario's turn on the couch.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Nate, a five-year old geography whiz is back on The Ellen Show. He has a long list of foods that he enjoys eating, plus some he doesn't like.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Nate is a preschooler whose love for geography, countries, flags, and more has really put him on the map!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Ellen and Channing talk a bit about Magic Mike, a show in Vegas, and go on to talk about the animated movie Smallfoot, where he does the voice of Migo.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Channing Tatum makes one incredible entrance to Ellen's show and leaves the audience breathless. They talk about Channing's standing in for Jimmy Kimmel on his show.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The filmmakers made some significant changes to the actual timeline of the band's story. And with all the prosthetics and makeup to make Rami Malek look like Freddie Mercury, one thing stands out as missing entirely.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The new biopic Bohemian Rhapsody is getting a lot of attention, but exactly how accurate is it? Here is a quick look at some discrepancies between what is shown in the film and the real story of the band Queen.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Bohemian Rhapsody is a biographical film about the British rock band Queen, focusing on lead singer Freddie Mercury's life leading up to Queen's Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium in 1985. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Annette provides some biographical notes on Maya Angelou and then recites her poem “Caged Bird." The poem followed Angelou's memoir volume, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
From TV news: Bob Dylan won't be going to Stockholm to accept his Nobel Prize for Literature. Leonard Cohen has died after a fall in his home, and Teri Hart chats with stars of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk & Nocturnal Animals.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Lucy talks with TV host Jeremy Hassell to find out what's trending in NYC. Watch the dynamic duo as they talk about men's fashion and the best areas of Manhattan for spotting new trends.
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