Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In this interview from 1995, actress Cameron Diaz explores the impact that the success of the film The Mask has had on her life on and off the set.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Uma Thurman talks about who the real star of Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" series is, and how it is difficult to have a critical opinion about a project on which you have work so hard for so long.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Jimmy Carter on Steve Carell: Drier than the driest martini! I loved him as the weatherman in the film, The Anchorman…. He told me recently he would love to do a sequel to that film so WILL FERRELL get GOING! This was an early conversation about the new (to America) TV show, The Office….
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Here’s the second and final segment of Annie Quick’s multimedia project Souvenirs and Shiny Things from Central Park. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Directed by Oliver Stone, World Trade Center tells the story of the September 11, 2001 terror attack upon NYC's World Trade Center. It portrays these fateful events from the viewpoint of two policemen. Both John McLaughlin and William Jimeno [played by Nicholas Cage and Michael Peña] survived. It is a powerful motion picture about a pivotal moment in recent American history.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
The multi-talented Annie Quick channels her creativity in a multimedia project, the subject of which is the human construct, New York’s Central Park. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In this brief interview, probably from late 90’s, Jimmy Carter asks American actor Cameron Diaz about her career in general and, more specifically, about her recent releases There’s Something about Mary and Very Bad Things. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Here’s another one of Jimmy Carter’s interviews. This one’s with the British film, screen and television actor Anthony Hopkins. In it he discusses how, at this point in his career, he’s beginning to slow down a bit. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
World-class snowboarder Shaun White talks about his relationship with his Red Bull sponsors and what it’s like to have them build his own private half-pipe in the mountains of the Colorado back-country.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Actor Johnny Depp discusses his role and working with director Tim Burton in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
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!
Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
Jasmin loves having a job where she can promote diversity, and she tells us all about her work helping international students to integrate and enjoy their free time at university.
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