Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
John looks out across the Hudson River and explains the appeal of New Jersey for many residents who have recently moved there from New York City.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
Pierre talks about the tradition of afternoon tea, which is practically a ritual in England. Today, he's taking a relaxing break with Earl Grey tea and digestive biscuits.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Lots of English words can serve as nouns, verbs, or adjectives depending on the context. Sometimes even the pronunciation changes. Let's look at the slogan "Black Lives Matter" in both a grammatical and historical context.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA South
Austin and Luana give us some tips about words and phrases you can use when you're on a date. Stock Footage courtesy of: Videvo.cin, Pixabay.com, and Videezy.com
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
Rachel Weisz teaches Emma Stone an array of useful British slang words and phrases, while Stone supplies some American equivalents. This Vanity Fair video was made while the two stars were filming the film “The Favourite.”
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Sigrid talks about some of the important aspects of the Christmas season: light, scents, food, and good company.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
This is a public service announcement of the Obama administration on ending sexual assault. President Obama is joined by Vice President Biden, Daniel Craig, Benicio Del Toro, Dulé Hill, Seth Meyers and Steve Carell.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In Grand Lake, not far from the Rocky Mountains National Park, it has become a tradition for people to get together and play ice hockey on the frozen lake in the middle of winter. Kate introduces us to some of her friends there and also to a very American snack, the s’more!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Mrs. Wells is suspended after correcting a first-grade student who believes that two plus two equals twenty-two. The situation spirals out of control, becoming headline news and sparking debate across America. Will Mrs. Jones lose her job? And without math, will the school be able to calculate the correct amount for her final pay check?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
A dedicated math teacher is taken by surprise in an America where facts no longer matter and even the answer to the most simple mathematical equation comes into doubt.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
New Zealand
Flight of the Conchords are a New Zealand musical comedy duo formed in Wellington in 1998. In this video, members Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie introduce a song that challenges gender stereotypes… within the band.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Abi tells us a little about the history of the origami paper crane, from its significance in Japanese culture to her own personal contact with this powerful modern symbol of hope and goodwill.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ireland, United Kingdom
English comedian David Mitchell has host Graham Norton and the other guests in stitches as he drolly points out the alarming effect the internet has had on people’s perception of what is true.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
The commencement address concludes with Steve’s thoughts about death following his recent experience with a serious illness. From the perspective of a person who has already walked the road these graduating students are about to travel, he offers words of advice and encouragement.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Steve Jobs continues his commencement address to the students of Stanford University. He explains how he once lost his job with Apple, the company he co-founded, and his own principles for living a fulfilling life.
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