This video advises you on how to use the subway in New York. It is easy to follow and for this reason very suitable for beginners!

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Imagine having the chance to make the stars of stage and screen look perfect, and come face to face with the Royal family, every day. Watch and share Rebecca's London story as the colouring artist at Madame Tussauds London shares some of the behind the scenes secrets of her role, the traditional techniques used to create the ever-changing wax figures on show and the places she loves in London when she's not rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.

Meet Barney, one of the Yeoman Warders of The Tower of London, known as Beefeaters, who lives and works at the royal palace. Watch and share his legendary London story. From his passion for making sure ravens stay at The Tower and pride in carrying out one of the oldest traditional ceremonies in history, Barney explains why he passionately believes London is the greatest city on earth.

Do you know your Turner from your Warhol? If not, don't worry, London is the perfect place to explore the art world through its wealth of museums. Watch and share Marcus's London story and let him take you on a journey of discovery. This Tate Modern curator is just one of the passionate staff waiting to introduce you to the people and ideas housed within the walls of the imposing former power station. Directly opposite St Paul's Cathedral across the Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern sits on the South Bank among one of the most vibrant new parts of the city.

Come along with Anna as she tours Covent Garden, St. Paul's Church and Neal's Yard, all in London, while telling of Christmas traditions for Londoners as they relate to these locations.

Julia and Rachael are young American women living in Berlin. Maggie, a friend of theirs from the United States, is coming for a visit. They are pretty excited about Maggie's arrival.

The three girls are happy to be reunited, and Maggie gets settled into the apartment. She feels lucky to have such good friends.