Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Pompeii" from their album Bad Blood, was the breakthrough hit for British indie rock band Bastille. This wonderfully raw acoustic version of the song really showcases their vocal talents.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Bastille is a British indie pop band formed in 2010. "Things we lost in the fire" is a single from their debut album. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The band Bastille performs their version of the popular Christmas carol "O Holy Night." They have modified and modernized the lyrics, especially in the second verse, to be more earthly, rather than heavenly, and more pessimistic than optimistic. Dan Smith is the lead vocalist of the UK band. His birthday is on July 14th, Bastille Day, hence the name of the band.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Dan Smith of the English indie rock band Bastille describes “Good Grief” as “a song about loss, but the ups and downs of it, and those moments of euphoria you get.” The phrase “good grief” is generally used as an ironic exclamation of surprise, shock, or amazement.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
The BBC reports on a floating wind turbine that could help provide power to remote communities. This helium-filled device is known as "the bat."
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom London
In this scene from the classic British sitcom Only Fools and Horses, Del Boy and Rodney are left stranded when their van breaks down on the way to a party, and they really don’t want to be seen in their costumes!
Difficulty: Intermediate
South Africa
Comedian Trevor Noah, who now hosts the Daily Show, compares the differences between England and Africa when it comes to obeying traffic lights. In particular, he doesn't understand why people in England are so obsessed with pressing the button in order to get the "walk" signal.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
English comedian Michael MacIntyre discusses the ironies of new technology. First, he talks about Google Earth and the address most people first type in when they try it out. Then he takes on motion sensors in public restrooms.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Theresa May gives her first speech as Britain's new prime minister, outlining her priorities for the UK with a focus on domestic issues.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle talk about how they met, their magical camping trip to Botswana, and how he popped the question.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Meghan and Harry talk about their relationship in and out of the public eye. Harry places a lot of emphasis on the royal family being a team and how Meghan is perfectly suited for it.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
This segment of the BBC interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle focuses on how Meghan's life has changed as she leaves acting behind and gets ready to take on a role in the royal family.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Meghan and Harry talk about meeting each other's families, and the design of the engagement ring, which includes diamonds that belonged to Princess Diana.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
More than 800 million people around the world use the social media video platform TikTok. However, some governments around the world are concerned that the Chinese-owned app allows the Chinese government to access people's data.
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.
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