Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Abi tells us a little about the history of the origami paper crane, from its significance in Japanese culture to her own personal contact with this powerful modern symbol of hope and goodwill.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This is a landscape in constant flux, with a live supervolcano simmering beneath the surface. But for the young animals, there is now time to relax and enjoy the warmth and tranquility of the late summer. As they move towards maturity, a mellow sunlight shines on peaceful scenes in Yellowstone National Park.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Maria and Spencer are seen by her mother and Clark as they go on a date. Desperate to be left alone, Maria decides they must write a note to her mother, and Spencer agrees.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
When the U.S. Congress convened in January 2023, the gavel that had been held by the Democrats had to be handed over to the Republicans. This task fell to Hakeem Jeffries, who first gave a speech and had some fun with it, which is why we'd like to share it with you. But first a little background information.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The height of summer brings striking rainbow colors to one of Yellowstone’s hot springs. This is also the peak of the bison rut, when the park’s muscular bulls challenge one another for the opportunity to mate.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Abi has found a special dictionary that she hopes will help her friend learn lots of new vocabulary. Picture dictionaries are not ordered alphabetically, but instead organized by theme.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA New York
Sigrid focuses on three topics that Hakeem Jeffries discussed in his speech, and how he had fun with words while getting his point across. She explains some of the terms you might not be familiar with and presents the first segment of the speech.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Autumn arrives, and the bison rut draws to an end. For many animals, this is a time of quiet preparations. They are getting ready for the hardships of another winter as the cycle of the seasons continues.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Maria’s mother and Clark read the note that Spencer wrote, which states that he loves Maria. Will Maria and Spencer at last be able to enjoy a movie date on their own?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA New York
In the last part of Jeffries' speech, he goes through the letters of the alphabet with pairs of words (with rather opposing qualities) in order to describe some principles of the Democratic Party. The speech is affectionately known as the ABCs of Democracy.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Abi opens her picture dictionary and introduces us to some useful vocabulary pertaining to houses. In particular, she focuses on the outside areas surrounding the house and various tools.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Australia
"Never Tear Us Apart” by Australian band INXS is featured in the 2022 film The In Between starring Joey King and Kyle Allen. This new video celebrates this love song like no other with a special edit featuring the band’s unforgettable performance from Wembley Stadium in 1991.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Miley’s track “Flowers” is thought to reference her marriage to ex-husband, actor Liam Hemsworth, as the pop megastar asserts her independence and embraces life as a self-assured and self-reliant individual.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the Star Trek episode "The Enemy Within," the Enterprise crew finally get rid of an evil version of Captain Kirk using the transporter.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
A lullaby is usually a quiet and gentle song sung to help children get to sleep, but this is one of the darkest and creepiest songs from goth band The Cure.
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