Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
President Vladimir Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert. The theory is that the possibility of mutually assured destruction is the strongest of reasons not to press the button. But the pressure is mounting.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
The European Union says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine. This is the first time in its history that it has supplied arms in a conflict.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Legendary Apple co-founder Steve Jobs gives the graduation speech at Stanford University. Jobs himself never graduated from college, but does recall how what he learned in certain college classes played a role in the design of the first Apple computer.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Nisha Vora, chef and creator of the vegan food and lifestyle website “Rainbow Plant Life," shares her top ten tips for improving your home cooking! And these tips aren't just for vegans, but really for anyone who would like to become a better cook.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
John looks out across the Hudson River and explains the appeal of New Jersey for many residents who have recently moved there from New York City.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This animated video shows how tuberculosis, still a very common disease, spreads and is fought by our bodies. Find out more about MSF’s work treating tuberculosis around the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
In this video, celebrities are seen auditioning for a coveted part in British Airways’ new safety video, while simultaneously demonstrating the safety features and procedures on the aircraft.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
The members of the band Mighty Oaks met and reside in Berlin, Germany. The song "Brother" is about singer Ian Hooper's relationship with his best friend in the United States, and their adventures growing up in the Pacific Northwest.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
On the Side by Side talk show “People Around the World," we meet people of different nationalities, ask what languages they speak, and what they like to do with their time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Train is a rock band from San Francisco fronted by singer Pat Monahan. This song is about a man who's embarrassed to tell his friends that his girlfriend broke up with him, and tries to come up with another version of the story...
Difficulty: Beginner
Ireland
Better Days is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy. The song is about believing that brighter times are ahead and never losing hope, no matter how hard things might get.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Miss Thompson drops Mrs. Hardy and Victor off after an evening out, and Mr. Hardy is not happy with his wife. He has strong views about her spending time with an “educated” woman, and lets her know that.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
After April quits her job at the Parks and Recreation department, Ron comes to her family's house to encourage her to return. Ron hints that he knows about April's crush on Andy, and it is revealed that she knows some things about him as well.
Difficulty: Advanced
USA
Jimmy pairs up with Drake and squares off against Scarlett Johansson and Tariq from The Roots in a game of charades.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
See if you can figure out what Sigrid is describing. Don't worry! She will give you a little time to think and then give you the answer (with some extra information, too).
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