Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
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.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
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.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
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!
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Two swimsuit models discuss the ins and outs of trading off their good looks and their probably unrealistic plans for the future after their assets have gone pear-shaped.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
We all know that whales are endangered due to hunting and pollution, but do you know how important they are for the ocean and the environment? This video shows how essential a healthy population of whales is to the ocean ecosystem. Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed). Video was not modified. Please visit sustainablehuman.org for credits and more information.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the United States after being absent nearly 70 years, the most remarkable "trophic cascade" occurred. What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers? George Monbiot explains the process.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Luke Hamlet owns a surf shop in Long Island and provides an insight to surfing. He also talks about the different kinds of boards and the equipment which he has available in his shop.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Luke Hamlet continues his informative discussion regarding his Long Island surf shop. He invites us to visit him, if we’re ever in his “neck of the woods.”
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
When a massive swell hit Pe'ahi on the north shore of Maui, Kai Lenny relied on all his prior experience in water sports to take on the challenge: the biggest waves he had ever surfed.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
The New England Patriots erased a 25-point deficit en route to a stunning 34-28 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons, giving Patriots quarterback Tom Brady his fifth Super Bowl title.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Garnered from extensive experience, Sugababes offer some travel tips.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
The Sugababes talk about how they spend their free time, away from their hectic work schedule.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
The Sugababes give some important tips on how to throw and enjoy a party.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Promotional video for the Strothoff International School Rhein-Main in Dreieich, outlining the school’s international approach and high educational standards.
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