Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
About her Eurovision-premiered song, singer Rosa Linn says, "I think we’ve all been at a snapping point, where it felt like there’s no way out and that the entire world is just crumbling down around you. You start questioning everything, including yourself..."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The imposing rock faces of Yosemite are very popular with sport climbers, and the rocky heights are also home to the endearing American pika. Mule deer, many with fawns, inhabit the lower valley, which is awash with spring color.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
When Christy’s boyfriend shows up, Tommy is left in confusion and he needs to make a quick exit! He then has to visit the probation office, where at least he seems to be striking up a good rapport with his probation officer’s son.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
It’s June, and Yosemite has come alive with noise and vibrant colors. The meadow flowers are in bloom, the bobcat kittens are almost full-grown, and the park’s unique amphibian and rodent populations emerge from their winter rest.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The probation officer saves Tommy's job at Pirate Burger, and this time he’s entrusted to make a delivery. He uses the opportunity to try to make contact with Christy again.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the lower valley, a foraging black bear attacks a colony of ants, which quickly rally to defend themselves. At its driest in summer and fall, the park is at the mercy of forest fires. One of the largest ever, the Rim Fire, broke out in the autumn of 2013, and burned out of control for over ten weeks.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
There’s a surprise in store when Tommy’s food delivery turns out to be for somebody he already knows.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Yosemite’s trees and animals have adapted to endure the occasional wildfire and the extreme changing of the seasons. In September, marmots prepare their burrows for hibernation and the deer are full of energy as the annual rut approaches.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Yosemite’s mountain peaks are already capped with snow and a mist rolls through the valleys. The coyote’s mating season begins as winter starts, and the bobcat mother will soon leave her young to fend for themselves.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Tracy Chapman’s powerful song "Fast Car" tells the story of a young couple escaping their hometown in search of new opportunities, and of heartache, as dreams crumble along the way.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
When Christy doesn’t pick up her phone, Tommy goes to see her and finds a party in full swing at her place. It’s her engagement party, prompting Tommy to seek some answers from Christy and plead with her to come back to him.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
In this song, Katie Melua sings about her admiration for someone who holds her attention in a quiet way and makes her feel at ease. The track can be found on Katie’s album Love & Money.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
This is the trailer for the action comedy movie “The Fall Guy." The film stars Ryan Gosling as a seasoned stuntman who turns investigator when the star of the movie he’s working on goes missing. With his ex-girlfriend directing, it becomes clear that if he can find the star and save the film, he can also win back the love of his life.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The seemingly normal Miley Stewart has a secret identity. She's the famous teen pop sensation, Hannah Montana!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Isaac visits one of America’s most well-loved settings for outdoor adventure, Yosemite National Park, which is famous for its iconic granite peaks, waterfalls, and roaming bears!
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