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.
Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
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."
Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
Jasmin reveals some Christmas traditions in the UK, including exactly which day they celebrate, and more importantly, what’s on the Christmas menu!
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
Jasmin feels lucky to belong to two very different countries and cultures, and enjoys telling us some interesting facts about India and England.
Difficulty:
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!
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