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Traveling with Sigrid - Exploring Long Island, NY and Princeton, NJ - Part 6

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

In the first of two parts, we look at Brooklyn's beginnings and how it came to be one of New York City's boroughs.

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Caption 21 [en]: it became difficult to manage on its own.
Caption 21 [en]: it became difficult to manage on its own.

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Traveling with Sigrid - Exploring Long Island, NY and Princeton, NJ - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Sigrid traveled back to the U.S. recently to visit her family. She talks about her trip and takes some "detours" to share what she learned about some of the places she visited. She also happened to go to Mexico, where she shot this introductory segment.

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Caption 22 [en]: So, it's kind of difficult to see everyone all at once
Caption 22 [en]: So, it's kind of difficult to see everyone all at once

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Spotlight - Why Columbus Day? - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Columbus Day has always been a controversial holiday in the United States. In this video, Sigrid goes back in time to get some historical background, which sheds a new light on its significance.

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Caption 22 [en]: and it became difficult to find people to do hard, manual labor.
Caption 22 [en]: and it became difficult to find people to do hard, manual labor.

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Spotlight - The Spelling Bee - Part 1

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?

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Caption 6 [en]: spelling in English is very difficult.
Caption 6 [en]: spelling in English is very difficult.

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Robby Naish - The Longest Wave - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Robby Naish dominated men’s windsurfing for two decades, becoming the biggest name in the sport. Now, his competition days behind him, with age and injury finally starting to catch up and turbulence in his family life, Robby is forced to take stock. He sets his sights on a new objective: riding the longest wave! This trailer was made for the movie that documents his challenge.

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Caption 12 [en]: For me the most difficult part of my career, life,
Caption 12 [en]: For me the most difficult part of my career, life,

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Sigrid - Inauguration 2021 - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

In the United States, a presidential inauguration takes place every four years. The US now has a new president, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first woman vice president. Part 1 of this video takes a look at the day before the inauguration.

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Caption 14 [en]: These are very difficult times all over the world
Caption 14 [en]: These are very difficult times all over the world

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That '70s Show - The Final Goodbye - Part 15

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

All good things must come to an end, and for the cast, this really is their final goodbye. In this video, you can see the read-through of the last script and final filming of their last episode together. There’s a genuine warmth between the actors, and some tears, but all are thankful for the good times, friendship, and camaraderie the show has given them through the years.

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Caption 43 [en]: It's gonna be... It's gonna be difficult.
Caption 43 [en]: It's gonna be... It's gonna be difficult.

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Inside the Animal Mind - How Powerful Is a Dog's Nose?

Difficulty: Beginner

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Just how powerful is a dog's sense of smell? Today, search dog Fern is going to test out her abilities to see if she can find a canister filled with pork meat in the middle of a lake, under 7 meters of water and mud.

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Caption 14 [en]: Uh... it's... it's probably as difficult as it gets.
Caption 14 [en]: Uh... it's... it's probably as difficult as it gets.

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The Last Paradises - The Alps - Realm of the Golden Eagle - Part 10

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Biker’s chick is strong enough, but lacks the courage to fly the nest. She must use food to tempt it into flight. The nest will then be empty, and other species can make use of its strength and secure position to raise their broods.

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Caption 6 [en]: The young bird had almost no food during the difficult training time.
Caption 6 [en]: The young bird had almost no food during the difficult training time.

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The 'Mobile Music Box' - lifting spirits in New Orleans during coronavirus - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

In New Orleans, a city that has been hit very hard by the coronavirus, musician Anna Roznowska and pedicab driver Sarah Grant have teamed up for a mobile performance project. Together, they drive through the city’s empty streets with Anna playing the violin, lifting the spirits of people stuck at home. "People are very hungry for music," said Roznowska.

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Caption 62 [en]: to transform difficult feelings, emotion, whatever.
Caption 62 [en]: to transform difficult feelings, emotion, whatever.

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Sigrid - The New Normal - Part 1

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

For so many of us, life has changed radically. We've had to learn new habits because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the changes we are having to make.

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Caption 2 [en]: All over the world, these are difficult times —
Caption 2 [en]: All over the world, these are difficult times —

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Sigrid - Pumpkin Season - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

The pumpkin is ready to carve out. Sigrid explains that pumpkins are indeed an edible type of squash and not just for making into jack o' lanterns. In fact, one pumpkin can become both a pumpkin pie and a jack o' lantern.

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Caption 33 [en]: That means it's difficult to cut.
Caption 33 [en]: That means it's difficult to cut.

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TED-Ed - How Smart Are Dolphins?

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Dolphins are one of the smartest animal species on Earth. In fact, their encephalization quotient (their brain size compared to the average for their body size) is second only to humans. But exactly how smart are they? This video shares some incredible facts about dolphins.

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Caption 64 [en]: Just like humans, they indicated uncertainty more often with difficult trials,
Caption 64 [en]: Just like humans, they indicated uncertainty more often with difficult trials,

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Evolution - Sea Creatures - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

This segment looks at the advantages and disadvantages of swarm fish and loner fish, providing insight into their coloration and behavior. Spectacular footage reveals twobar sea bream, trumpet fish, barracudas, and harlequin sweetlips.

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Caption 6 [en]: Mating also becomes less difficult
Caption 6 [en]: Mating also becomes less difficult

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Business English - Decision Making in International Companies - Part 3

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Let's look at the results of the meeting. Was it a good example of teamwork or not?

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Caption 23 [en]: and teamwork is becoming difficult.
Caption 23 [en]: and teamwork is becoming difficult.

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