Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Are you interested in aviation? Here's the first chapter of a documentary about the invention of the airplane entitled Kitty Hawk: The Wright Brothers' Journey of Invention.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
What do people traditionally do on Memorial Day and Labor Day? Let's find out.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Sigrid talks about two important US holidays, Memorial Day and Labor Day. They are quite different in what they commemorate, but they're combined here because many Americans see them as bookends to the summer season.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Let's have a look at which countries are members of the European Union and where they are on the map.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The European Union has been in the news a lot lately, so let's take a look at what it's all about. What is a "union" and what's the purpose of this one?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
They may have very different reputations, but both the great white shark and killer whale are fierce predators that face off in a showdown atop the ocean food chain.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
We continue to explore the phenomenon of hurricanes. Why are they so dangerous? And do they serve any purpose?
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In recent years, we've seen an increase in the intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes due to global warming. But how and why do hurricanes form? Sigrid provides a basic explanation of this phenomenon.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Sigrid explains how a spelling bee normally proceeds. There are fixed rules and there are options.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Ever year, the winter solstice comes on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Not only is it the first day of winter, it's a turning point, as the days will then get longer.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Jonathan gets back to filming so that Neal can show off his skills as a shark handler. He controls the big sharks through various maneuvers, including his ultimate demonstration: holding a shark vertically using only one arm—almost like a shark headstand!
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Sigrid talks about "The Elementary Spelling Book" by Noah Webster, which was the basis for the American English dictionary and a big part of the development of spelling bees in the United States.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Let's find out more about an American activity aimed at school kids: the spelling bee. What is it and how does it work?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Following shark handler Neal’s expert example, Jonathon tries his hand at relaxing the reef sharks into the extremely tranquil state of tonic immobility… an unforgettable experience for the wildlife enthusiast!
Difficulty: Intermediate
New Zealand, United Kingdom
Pre-production is finally over, and today is the first day of the shoot. The cast and crew come together for a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony, and Peter Jackson and members of the cast offer words of thanks and encouragement.
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