Stephen King is the most famous thriller/horror author from the U.S., and many of his novels have been made into feature films. In The Stand, a weaponized strain of influenza known as "Project Blue" is accidentally released inside a secret underground laboratory. Charles Campion, who has been charged with security, manages to escape the base due to a fault in its lockdown/containment protocols and flees by car with his wife and child.

The Ugly Duckling bravely goes forth alone into the big wide world and faces some daunting challenges as he searches for friends. After a lonely winter, spring comes, bringing with it a big surprise.

Many of us are familiar with this story, which might make it easier to follow the plot in a different language. By listening to Sigrid's version, you'll be able to get plenty of practice with verbs in the past tense.

Cherry realizes quite late what is actually going on. Beaufort levels some nasty criticism at Cherry for her acting abilities, and the producer of the film shows up.

Beaufort and Cherry get on with the audition, but it's only when she sees the set that it becomes clear to Cherry that something is terribly wrong.

On a cold British evening, Cherry Smith goes for an audition at first-time director Beaufort's Bladamir's house, who's passion for realism pushes the boundaries of cinema, and Cherry herself.

Rachael and Maggie have some doubts about telling Julia what they saw on one of their walks. In terms of language, this segment nicely captures how often the word “really” is used in conversation.

Thomas invites Julia to a cafe. She's nervous beforehand and almost calls it off, but Rachael and Maggie help her maintain her confidence and pick out a nice outfit.

Made in Dagenham tells the story of women and their fight for equal pay at a Ford plant in Dagenham, England in the 1960s. The film centers around Rita O'Grady, a shop steward, who leads the women machinists to strike.

Rachael, Julia, and Maggie talk about a fun party they attended the night before. Julia may even have found a boyfriend.

The fire that was set to smoke Jack out of the jungle has an unintended consequence—and a happy one at that.

Jack has the hunters build fires to smoke Ralph out of the jungle.

Jodie Foster plays Clarice Starling, a rookie agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who is tasked with catching a serial killer. Hannibal Lecter, the infamous killer who advises her in the process, is played by Anthony Hopkins. Hopkins is from Wales and speaks English with a Welsh accent, which is considered among the most beautiful English accents.

Ralph and Piggy go to Jack in the hopes of getting Piggy's glasses back and settling things like adults.

Maggie decides to intervene, and finally the girls are encouraged to stop sulking and talk about their issues.