Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Ireland
Eight-year-old Irish schoolboy Ardal has a big crush on his teacher, Miss Purdy. The only problem is that she already has a fiancé. Undeterred, Ardal audaciously challenges his rival to a deadly duel...
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Ireland
Miss Purdy’s fiancé, Pierce, is stunned to find that schoolboy Ardal’s challenge to a duel was no idle threat. As he faces his opponent, some truths are revealed.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Osama bin Laden has been killed by U.S. military forces, president Barack Obama just announced. Bin Laden had reportedly been shot in the head in Pakistan and his body is now in U.S. hands. A video by Pop Topic TV.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Tanzania
Tunes for Tanzania concert hosted by YAO-Chicago to raise funds and awareness for Opportunity International’s microfinance work in Tanzania. Ft.: Rachel McClusky, Ivory Coats and Your Villain My Hero
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Catch this interview with award-winning British singer/song-writer, James Morrison, as he arrives on the red carpet.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
After showing us the pizza and ice cream in his freezer, Oliver Tree talks about his Gatorade obsession, and the correct uses for the various colors available. He is most proud of his “Candy Corner” and secret personal stashes in the kitchen. We begin to wonder whether this new diet is doing him much good at all!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Our friends at Numberphile provide a detailed look at how the game Connect Four is won or lost.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
American rock band No Doubt caused a stir when this single came out on the album Rock Steady. It had a “dancehall” style and more of a pop sound than many fans expected. Singer Gwen Stefani has said that the song is about backstage post-show parties, and the groupies that hit on the guys in her band.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Jimmy Carter talks with Nicole Kidman about her teenage years, the bad boys she’s dated, her role in the blockbuster Batman Forever, as well as balancing the demands of a career and a family.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Amidst so much bad news, a couple of good things also happened in the United States: COVID-19 vaccine distribution is proceeding and the election results are finally being recognized.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
YouTube star Lele Pons and her friends make New Year's resolutions that they have to keep for 30 days. Whoever wins their contest gets to have Lele's house. However, Lele has a few tricks up her sleeve...
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Ireland, United Kingdom, USA
When One Direction went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she got them to play a game called “Never have I ever," in which they have to admit or deny having done certain things. The questions are prying and intrusive, and Ellen is quite happy to see the bandmates squirm in discomfort!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
George Clooney discusses his long lasting partnership with Nespresso and what makes it his coffee of choice.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
View part two from the Great Whale Conservancy of this exhilarating encounter with a humpback whale rescued off the shores of Mexico. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Orcas are at the top of the food chain, but it is unprecedented that they would go after a great white shark. From the boat, whale watchers and experts alike are shocked by what they see.
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