Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
London's West End is the focal point for this video, and the narrator has some good tips on buying discounted movie and theater tickets.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
This song by singer-songwriter Katie Melua was recorded live in Berlin for the In Winter (Special Edition), and features the Gori Women's Choir.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
John shows us some impressive murals in New York, all of which are by Brazilian street artist Kobra and depict famous artists, musicians, and historical figures.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Native New Yorker John S. tells us about a work of art that awaits travellers at one New York Subway station.
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: Adv-Intermediate
Bahamas, USA
Jamila Lyiscott is a “tri-tongued orator;” in her powerful spoken-word essay “Broken English,” she celebrates — and challenges — the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, in the classroom and with her parents. As she explores the complicated history and present-day identity that each language represents, she unpacks what it means to be “articulate.”
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Our British tour guide Lauren is taking us to Trafalgar Square today — come and join her to learn more about this tourist attraction in central London!
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Sigrid talks about some of the important aspects of the Christmas season: light, scents, food, and good company.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Sigrid explains the religious significance of Easter and the various days of Lent. Why do people observe Good Friday, or celebrate Mardi Gras? Find out in this video.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Easter eggs are commonly associated with Easter. Let's have a look at why that is, and what traditions have emerged.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
What is the rule of thirds? In the video, find out exactly what it is, how to use it, and how it can improve your films and photography.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This film editing masterclass looks at both theory and technique. Deciding on the order and duration of each shot is a process that profoundly influences a viewer’s experience.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The right cut made at the right moment is crucial to the smoothness and flow of a film. Understanding the concept of “eye-trace” helps editors make films that are far more engrossing for the viewer.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Did you know that the big letter “M” from the MacDonald’s logo might have a further significance? Many well-known brands, companies, and institutions have hidden meanings and messages in their logos, as well as some subtle and some not-so-subtle advertising.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
The "metaverse" is the latest buzzword in technology and business. But do you know what it means?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Annette provides some biographical notes on Maya Angelou and then recites her poem “Caged Bird." The poem followed Angelou's memoir volume, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Hasn't everyone tried to miss a day of school by pretending to be sick? Annette reads us a humorous poem by American poet Shel Silverstein about the very subject.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
John Tullo (Beej) from Drumroots and Tanante giving an interview about our most recent Drumroots Live event ran as a fund raiser to for all proceeds to be handed onto Médecins Sans Frontières MSF (Doctors Without Borders) for their essential and on-going work in East Africa.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
MTV has unearthed an amazing clip of David Bowie backstage at Live Aid with Thomas Dolby, talking about Labyrinth and his “Dancing in the Street” music video.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Dale walks us through the essentials for establishing whether you are a cowboy or not. One thing he doesn't mention is the constant use of "ain't" instead of "are not."
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Peg Harris shows off her cozy New York City art studio and some of the tools she works with as a painter and printmaker.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Peg Harris shows us some of her work, including several paintings of the Union Square Market in New York City.
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