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
Here’s the second and final segment of Annie Quick’s multimedia project Souvenirs and Shiny Things from Central Park. Enjoy!
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: Beginner
United Kingdom
Chris tells us about his job and why he chose to live and work in London.
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: Adv-Intermediate
USA
This is part two of the documentary about the Aqua Quest. This time Bob Mayne shows us the sleeping quarters of his crew as well as the galley and what usually gets cooked up for breakfast.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
The skipper of the Aqua Quest gives us an introductory tour on his boat. He explains the different electronic equipment that is necessary on a boat and talks about some new improvements which have made life easier for him and his crew.
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: Adv-Intermediate
USA
George Evageliou of Urban Homecraft shows us a dresser he made that’s inspired by traditional Shaker furniture designs.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
In this historical speech, Barack Obama speaks of the greatness of the multiculturalism of the United States of America, and how it is a tool that will help us overcome all difficulties.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
We take you to the front row of this historical speech. Let’s listen to Barack Obama’s words of wisdom as he becomes the 44th President of the United States of America.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
January 20th of 2009 was an important day in American history. The words “change” and “hope” were heard that afternoon in Washington, D.C., as Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. Don’t miss a word of his speech!
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