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Sigrid explains - Noun Phrases in the News

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

In the United States, there are rights that allow all people who are accused of something to defend themselves: "the rule of law" and "due process of law." Right now, these rights are being challenged, and so it's important to know what they're all about.

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Caption 8 [en]: In this case, we're talking about "the rule of law"
Caption 8 [en]: In this case, we're talking about "the rule of law"

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Adventures with Kate - Pond Hockey

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!

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Caption 53 [en]: All right. Thanks for talking with us, Baxter. -Yeah.
Caption 53 [en]: All right. Thanks for talking with us, Baxter. -Yeah.

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Flight of the Conchords - A Gender Reversal Reversal - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

New Zealand

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The comedy duo’s duet is a steamy tale of erotic passion, when office workers Deanna and Iain find themselves irresistibly attracted to each other!

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Caption 7 [en]: I'll watch you from the water cooler, talking to Finance
Caption 7 [en]: I'll watch you from the water cooler, talking to Finance

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The Graham Norton Show - David Mitchell's Hilarious Rant On The Flat Earth Society

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.

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Caption 7 [en]: "Facts." -Facts. -I thought... I thought you're talking about
Caption 7 [en]: "Facts." -Facts. -I thought... I thought you're talking about

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Explainer - What is the 'metaverse'?

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom, USA

The "metaverse" is the latest buzzword in technology and business. But do you know what it means?

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Caption 31 [en]: with Microsoft also talking about converging the digital and physical worlds.
Caption 31 [en]: with Microsoft also talking about converging the digital and physical worlds.

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Will Smith and Gary Barlow - Do 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Rap

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Ireland, United Kingdom, USA

The Graham Norton Show: Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Will Smith and musician Gary Barlow, who together with the audience perform the rap from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the TV show that catapulted Will to stardom.

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Caption 11 [en]: and we're going through, and we're talking about it, and Alfonso pulled me aside,
Caption 11 [en]: and we're going through, and we're talking about it, and Alfonso pulled me aside,

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Sigrid - Enough is Enough - Part 3

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.

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Caption 41 [en]: when we're talking about a verb.
Caption 41 [en]: when we're talking about a verb.

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Mayim Bialik - Open Relationships - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Mayim shares her doubts and misgivings about open relationships. It seems that for her, the commitment, predictability, and closeness of a monogamous relationship is all together more meaningful and enjoyable.

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Caption 21 [en]: I'm talking to you.
Caption 21 [en]: I'm talking to you.

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Mayim Bialik - Open Relationships - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik considers open relationships. While she sees the benefits, there are certainly things she doesn’t “get” about this kind of arrangement, as she sees male and female biology clearly dictating different ideals.

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Caption 45 [en]: I'm talking to you! Stop rolling your... I see you!
Caption 45 [en]: I'm talking to you! Stop rolling your... I see you!

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Luana and Austin - Dating Phrases - Part 1

Difficulty: Newbie

USA South

Luana and Austin give us some tips on how to get a date, with a few different scenarios. Although the tips are aimed at young people, you're never too old to go out on a date! Stock Footage courtesy of: Videvo.cin, Pixabay.com, and Videezy.com

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Caption 66 [en]: Another way that you can ask someone out, and skip all the talking,
Caption 66 [en]: Another way that you can ask someone out, and skip all the talking,

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