Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In Central Park, John finds himself next to a sculpture of the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, author of some of the world’s best loved stories, including "The Ugly Duckling."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
John visits the Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Manhattan's Central Park, where he ponders the meaning of Lewis Carroll’s curious and imaginative literary work.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the middle of Manhattan, there is an ancient Egyptian monument with carved hieroglyphics. John informs us of its vital statistics and lasting significance.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the United States, the name John Wayne has become synonymous with a notion of rugged masculinity. His portrayal of Davy Crockett in The Alamo (1960) is one reason why.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Actor Johnny Depp discusses his role and working with director Tim Burton in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
“Sucker” is the hit single from Jonas Brothers’ album Happiness Begins. It’s their first new music together in five years, and has already been hugely successful. The luxurious video features each of the brothers’ wives, and was filmed in an English country mansion, which was in fact the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the First!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The Jonas Brothers have reunited! "Only Human" is a reggae-pop song that features a groovy bass, brass and percussive cadence. The music video is shot to look like a concert filmed with a camcorder in the 1980s.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
From their brand new studio release, simply titled The Album, American pop rock band The Jonas Brothers are taking us higher with this single “Wings," a celebration of a love that elevates and gives new meaning.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Jordin Sparks performs “The Cure” at the Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala with images from the most recent hearing mission trips around the world.
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
Love is warming Justin Bieber’s heart at Christmastime, with this song from his Christmas album, "Under the Mistletoe."
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada
Justin James, a former member of the British Columbia Boys Choir, sings his single “Perfect Sometimes,” featuring Hawaiian ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro. Enjoy the song and get into the island mood!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Take a look at the trailer of the science-fiction thriller In Time! In the 22nd century where time has replaced money as a medium of exchange, the poor die young and the rich are forever young. The film stars Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The haunting melodies and minimalistic lyrics of "Dust in the Wind" by the American progressive rock band Kansas are about how life is full of fleeting moments.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This movie predates the much better known The Karate Kid by four years, and though a low-budget film, has some good moments and a really great funk soundtrack!
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