Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Singers Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, and Rebe McEntire give a dazzling performance of a classic song that takes us to the very heart of the Christmas story. The lyrics describe how Jesus was born one night in Bethlehem. The heavenly angels sang, and shepherds were first to hear the good news and witness the glorious sight.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Here is American superstar Miley Cyrus with a live performance of her hit song “Slide Away.” Many suppose that the lyrics refer to the dissolution of her marriage to actor Liam Hemsworth, as she finds a mature outlook on life and a change from her party girl image.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
National Geographic filmed South African penguins in their natural habitat. One penguin turns to crime in order to furnish the nest and keep his mate happy.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The cast recall their favorite moments of a show that didn’t mind pushing the boundaries. A cartoon episode was made, and the “three-sixty” scenes were a huge hit — to the extent that they often weren't even related to the storyline.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Mike Myers, dressed in a proper kilt, introduces Sean Connery at the American Film Institute's 34th Life Achievement Award: A Salute to Sean Connery.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sheldon isn’t getting over his breakup with Amy, and directs his hurt feelings at her in the latest episode of his show "Fun with Flags." Amy is understandably upset when she sees the episode and goes to confront him.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Robbie Williams teams up with pianist and singer Jamie Cullum for this great cover of Slade’s famous festive single. You can find “Merry Christmas” on his album of Christmas songs The Christmas Present.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The English language has changed in many ways over the centuries, but the internet has changed it in just a few decades. Why use a whole sentence when an abbreviation will do?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Some memorable scenes came when That '70s Show pioneered new camera techniques. They were the first show using “three sixty degree” scenes, bringing each character into sharper focus, often with hilarious results.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Not long ago, in Welsh schools, the pupils weren’t allowed to speak their native language, Welsh! There was no choice but to learn English. In the Victorian classroom, learning is dull and repetitive, but today’s lesson is not going exactly as the teacher has planned.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This catchy Justin Bieber song from his first Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe, will help to cheer us up and warm us through. It celebrates the tradition of sharing a kiss beneath a sprig of mistletoe, which is more than three centuries old and special for this time of year.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The cast hadn’t met before filming the show, but there was a good chemistry between them right from the start. When they got together and were having a good time, the viewers knew it, and very soon were also having a good time watching.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sheldon has completed the last episode of his web show "Fun with Flags" and now feels depressed — that is, until he decides to give it another go. Unfortunately, Amy is not willing to work with him anymore.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Continuing to pirate audaciously, Blackbeard sails up the eastern coast of the United States, where, incredibly, he secures a pardon from the Governor of North Carolina. Setting up base on an island, he is soon plundering ships again, but by now has made some determined enemies and faces capture, dead or alive.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Lele panics when one last crucial homework assignment is due. Might having a tutor help her? Or attending a student study group? Surely she can’t get away with not handing it in… but she is desperate enough to try!
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