Ellis Island, the U.S. gateway to immigration from distant lands, has been reopened to visitors, following significant damage from Hurricane Sandy. A visit there, and to the nearby Statue of Liberty, can be emotional, even for those born in the U.S.

Gabrielle presents three key questions you're likely to face when being interviewed for a job. Her advice is spot on.

"Y" is a tricky letter because it's both a consonant and a vowel. As a vowel, it has different sounds. Don't worry. But hey, maybe keep your eye on the "Y." Don't let it fly away.

Anna, from Cambridge University Press, explains how and when to use the Present Simple.

Sigrid talks about early spring weather, the importance of dressing in layers, and keeping the grass and weeds in check.

Harrison Ford keeps his cool as he fields questions from Jimmy Carter on all sorts of subjects, from his role in the movie Sabrina, to his self-confidence, and even learning carpentry.

Trevhon and Tristan, two Canadian brothers, travel to New Zealand where they learn about Māori customs, religion, along with a stick game. The highlight of this segment is Te Puia, a Māori cultural center.

Sigrid finishes the alphabet with "Z," covering words like "zone" and "zebra," but also the useful suffix "-ize."

Renowned kiteboard manufacturer Naish invites us to share in the adventure.

Sigrid explains what cardinal numbers are and gives us some writing and pronunciation tips.

TJ and Tristan eat corn on the cob that's been cooked in a thermal pool and participate in a haka dance.

Have you ever wondered what an escalator looks like on the inside, or how it works? Here's a brief demonstration.

Annette recites a poem to help students with English pronunciation and its maddening inconsistencies.

Ordinal numbers help us put things in order or in a sequence. Sigrid teaches us the suffixes we use to turn cardinal numbers into ordinal ones.

Annette provides some biographical notes on Maya Angelou and then recites her poem “Caged Bird." The poem followed Angelou's memoir volume, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.