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Beginner
USA
The Hooters is a great band from Philadelphia, PA. Their music is a unique mix of rock, folk and reggae. Enjoy this interview with band-member Eric Bazilian!
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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.
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Beginner
USA
Taylor Swift discusses her song "Out of the Woods" and why it is representative of the goal she had for her album 1989.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Beginner
USA Northeast
Sigrid talks about early spring weather, the importance of dressing in layers, and keeping the grass and weeds in check.
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Beginner
United Kingdom
Peter Gabriel talks about his working together with Kate Bush in his song “Games Without Frontiers”.
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Beginner
USA
Lucy interviews Ava Improta, a New York City blogger. Her site,The Fit Girls Dish, focuses on food, fashion, and fitness. Lucy and Ava are joined by Raven Adams, photographer for the blog.
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Beginner
USA
Zendaya is given a series of Disney related questions and she has to choose her favorite answer.
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Beginner
Canada
Canadian singer/songwriter Michael Bublé talks about recording his holiday favorite "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)." Enjoy!
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