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Beginner
United Kingdom
We continue our tour of Russian cities hosting the 2018 World Cup. We're taken to Kazan, Rostov, and Ekaterinburg.
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Beginner
United Kingdom
Russia is gearing up to host the 2018 World Cup. Sarah Rainsford and Steve Rosenberg, the BBC’s Moscow correspondents, take us on a tour of Sochi, Volgograd, and Saransk, where we can see the stadiums that have been constructed and get a sense of each town.
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Beginner
United Kingdom
Have you ever wondered what an escalator looks like on the inside, or how it works? Here's a brief demonstration.
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Beginner
United Kingdom
Anna, from Cambridge University Press, explains how and when to use the Present Simple.
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Beginner
USA Northeast
Sigrid talks about early spring weather, the importance of dressing in layers, and keeping the grass and weeds in check.
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Beginner
USA
In this ad for Nespresso, shot on Lake Como, Jack Black is trying to outdo George Clooney in winning the attractions of a passing female, with some variations on the famous line, "what else?"
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Beginner
USA
Want to look and feel good traveling? Andrea Feczko shares some great tips for healthy, comfortable, and fashionable travel.
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Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
The "Shape of You" singer, Ed Sheeran talks with Ellen DeGeneres on her show about the Grammys, his girlfriend and their cats, along with his upcoming work with Beyoncé. He also discusses a cycling accident which put him out of commission for a month.
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Beginner
USA
Experience kiteboarding on a secluded beach in Kenya with Hawaii-native and world-class kiteboarder Shawn Richman. Lamu Island's Kizingoni Beach is the perfect spot for Shawn to let go in the wind and the waves.
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Beginner
USA
Annette sharpens her skydiving skills in a vertical wind tunnel in Slovakia. The wind reaches a speed of 180 kilometers per hour (112 mph).
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Beginner
USA
A reading of Tomie dePaola's The Story of the Three Wise Kings, which makes use of his richly colored illustrations for the visuals. He is widely known as a writer and illustrator of children's books. He is the creator of the Barney & Friends TV series and the immensely popular Strega Nona storybook series.
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Beginner
USA
January 6 commemorates the day that three dudes gave a bunch of gifts to baby Jesus. But... who were they and why did they have hipster beards?
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Beginner
USA
Sigrid talks about some of the important aspects of the Christmas season: light, scents, food, and good company.
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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.
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Beginner
USA
Annette explains three more colloquial contractions people use in everyday conversation: gotta [got to], gotcha [got you], and dunno [don't know]. She also gives us examples in context.
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