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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 8 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Barbara and Sigrid finish up their conversation with some considerations about watching movies in foreign languages. In particular, they speak about the advantages and disadvantages of subtitles and dubbing.

Talking about language - How we learn - Part 7 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

When you are learning another language, you inevitably make mistakes. It's all part of learning, and can even help you remember how to use certain words, phrases, or grammar correctly. Barbara and Sigrid talk about mistakes they remember and never made again!

Talking about language - How we learn - Part 6 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about language programs called "dual immersion," student take their various classes in two different languages. She also describes her work as a copy editor.

Talking about language - How we learn - Part 5 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Both Sigrid and Barbara like grammar and they talk about some of their pet peeves. The also agree that grammar isn't the most important thing. Using the language to communicate is more important.

Talking about language - How we learn - Part 4 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about a mistake she made as a language supervisor. Sigrid talks about how people in the U.S. speak English even when they have a very strong accent and it's OK. They both agree that learning with a native speaker of the language is the best way to learn.

Talking about language - How we learn - Part 3 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about the different jobs she had teaching both French and English. Later, she also had a job supervising teachers of foreign languages, though she notes that these are now referred to as "world languages."

Talking about language - How we learn - Part 2 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about her studies and other experiences that led to her career as a French teacher. Immersion played a crucial role for both sisters in learning new languages.

Talking about language - How we learn - Part 1 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Barbara is a retired French teacher who happens to be Sigrid's sister. The two have a conversation about language in general and about how Barbara became interested in the career path she followed.

Hobbies and Projects - The Electric Cargo Bike Project - Part 1 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA New York

Building something that works can bring a lot of satisfaction. In this case, it's building bikes. Paul likes figuring things out, and seeing what works and what doesn't. Together with a friend, he embarks on a challenging project: building an electric cargo bike!

Luana and Austin - How They Got Married View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Luana and Austin met while traveling and fell in love. They tell us about how their relationship developed and about the very original wedding celebration they had.

The Ellen Show - Ellen Meets a 5-Year-Old Geography Expert - Part 3 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Five-year-old Nate is a geography expert. Not only does he already know the capitals of all of the states, but he can point out exactly where they are located on a map.

First Chair - Chatting with Lindsey Vonn

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Lindsey Vonn describes her early days on the slopes, the encouragement she received from her father, and coming back from the many injuries she has endured on her way to becoming a champion skier. She also talks about her decision to compete against men in alpine skiing.

Sigrid - Spring Musings View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA Northeast

Sigrid talks about early spring weather, the importance of dressing in layers, and keeping the grass and weeds in check.

Ed Sheeran - Interview with Ellen DeGeneres View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

United Kingdom, USA

The "Shape of You" singer, Ed Sheeran talks with Ellen DeGeneres on her show about the Grammys, his girlfriend and their cats, along with his upcoming work with Beyoncé. He also discusses a cycling accident which put him out of commission for a month.

Job Hunting - How to Answer the Salary Question View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Negotiating a salary is one the trickiest phases of a job interview. Here are some tips.

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