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The History of English - Internet English

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

The English language has changed in many ways over the centuries, but the internet has changed it in just a few decades. Why use a whole sentence when an abbreviation will do?

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Movie Trailers - The English Teacher

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

In this film, which stars Julianne Moore and Nathan Lane, an English teacher's life is disrupted when a former student returns to her small town after failing as a playwright in New York.

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Movie Trailers - Johnny English Reborn

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Johnny English Reborn (released in some countries as Johnny English Returns) is a 2011 English spy comedy film parodying the James Bond secret agent genre. The film is the sequel to Johnny English (2003), and stars Rowan Atkinson reprising his role as the title character and directed by Oliver Parker.

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Movie Trailers - Johnny English

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Enjoy this trailer from the 2003 action comedy secret-agent film Johnny English!

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Horrible Histories - Scary Schools - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Not long ago, in Welsh schools, the pupils weren’t allowed to speak their native language, Welsh! There was no choice but to learn English. In the Victorian classroom, learning is dull and repetitive, but today’s lesson is not going exactly as the teacher has planned.

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Top Notch TV 1 - Unit 2 - Part 2

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

Paul gives complicated directions to a lady who is looking for the Rose Cinema, but does he really know where it is? This video is excellent for learning to give and receive directions in English.

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The Graham Norton Show - David Mitchell's Hilarious Rant On The Flat Earth Society

Difficulty: Intermediate

Ireland, United Kingdom

English comedian David Mitchell has host Graham Norton and the other guests in stitches as he drolly points out the alarming effect the internet has had on people’s perception of what is true.

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Horrible Histories - Scary Schools - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

After Victoria became Queen, English children’s names became really weird. A girl called Never… a boy called Toilet… For one poor teacher, taking the class register is almost impossible!

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BBC Comedy Greats - Michael McIntyre on Google Earth

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.

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Groucho Marx - You Bet Your Life - Part 5

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

In this last segment of You Bet Your Life with host Groucho Marx, watch the contestants compete for prize money. How do you think they'll do? Do you think they'll win? Watch and discover the outcome. Notice, in particular, Marianna, who is not a native English speaker. Are you surprised at her performance?

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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee - Just Tell Him You’re The President - Part 4

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

After a more or less serious discussion about aspects of power and fame, President Obama drives the 1963 Corvette Stingray, fulfilling a childhood dream.

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Caption 85 [en]: What kind of language... -English.
Caption 85 [en]: What kind of language... -English.

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Billy on the Street - Chris Pratt Lightning Round!

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Scotland, USA

Chris Pratt is a big star in the US, having acted in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and many other movies, but do New Yorkers even care?

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Caption 9 [en]: Couple! Couple! You guys speak English?
Caption 9 [en]: Couple! Couple! You guys speak English?

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Lele Pons - First Day of College

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

"Eleonora "Lele" Pons Maronese is a Venezuelan-American Internet celebrity, YouTuber, actress, singer, dancer, model, and former host of the Mexican TV series La Voz. In this short comedic film, she is having a pretty rough first day of college.

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Caption 31 [en]: Welcome to English one oh one. -The first thing... the first date...
Caption 31 [en]: Welcome to English one oh one. -The first thing... the first date...

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The Late Late Show with James Corden - Audience Attempts To Answer Simple Trivia For Cash - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom, USA

In James Corden's game, everyone in a row has to get their answers right in order to win. With questions ranging from pop culture to art history, will it be possible?

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Caption 13 [en]: Who is the English playwright that wrote "Romeo and Juliet"? [Question eight]
Caption 13 [en]: Who is the English playwright that wrote "Romeo and Juliet"? [Question eight]

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Pop Psych - Batman Goes To Therapy

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Pop Psych!, where they analyze what's wrong with our favorite fictional characters. In this episode, a therapist analyzes Batman's psychological patterns and behaviors in a funny and entertaining way.

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Caption 7 [en]: Gotham, being old English for "complete shithole."
Caption 7 [en]: Gotham, being old English for "complete shithole."

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