The band They Might Be Giants constructed a song with lyrics consisting just of the names of countries, so this is a great chance to brush up on the English forms of place names. But one hint: West Xylophone is, unfortunately not really the name of an actual country!

Learn and practice the days of the week in English with this fun kids’ video from the American alternative band They Might Be Giants’ album Here Come the 123s!

In this second segment, Jessica continues her talk about colors, all the while giving us a first-hand demonstration. Watch and enjoy!

In this first of two segments entitled 'Painting', Jessica teaches us the colors. Enjoy!

Lydia teaches us how to tell time in English. Listen closely!

Lydia teaches us the weekdays, the seasons and the months in English. Listen closely!

Jessica takes us on a walk through Prospect Park. She stops several times to point out and describe various objects along the way.

In this grammar lesson, the function and proper use of prepositions is demonstrated. How many different prepositions can you find?

Caralie demonstrates the use of 12 useful, everyday verbs. Do you know them all?

Actor Caralie Balcom from New York teaches us letters and numbers and sings the alphabet song at the top of the Empire State Building.

Barbara and Sigrid finish up their conversation with some considerations about watching movies in foreign languages. In particular, they speak about the advantages and disadvantages of subtitles and dubbing.

When you are learning another language, you inevitably make mistakes. It's all part of learning, and can even help you remember how to use certain words, phrases, or grammar correctly. Barbara and Sigrid talk about mistakes they remember and never made again!

Katie Melua gives a shining performance at London’s famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club that is mellow, ethereal, and in many ways “Better Than A Dream.”

Barbara talks about language programs called "dual immersion," student take their various classes in two different languages. She also describes her work as a copy editor.

Along with the rule of law, "due process" is an important element of U.S. constitutional law that gives anyone accused of a crime the right to defend him or herself and be judged by a fair and impartial judge or jury. There is a proper, legal way to do this, and that's called due process.