Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Rachel takes us through different ways of pronouncing the "you" in the phrase "Nice to meet you," and introduces us to a new friend of hers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe talks about the band’s new album, his view on and experience with lip syncing and why he is unlikely to do a live album.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Michael Stipe talks about the tour called “The Work Tour”, and how the album “Document” is tied to the American work ethic.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe promotes the show Indie Rocks on the Independent Film Channel.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This is the second part of the IFC commercial featuring Michael Stipe.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
R.E.M. talk about the creative process involved in the making of their albums. Collapse Into Now, their final album, was produced by Jacknife Lee, who has also worked with artists such as U2 and The Killers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Queen: Very funny “interview” with Freddie wearing a Jimmy Carter mask.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Everyone's heard of California, but this documentary showcases the state's natural beauty and wildlife. It has a fascinating range of geographical features and is home to many unique species of animals.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Kelp is a fascinating plant. What we see on the surface has little in common with what's actually there. Californian harbor seals are mammals but they do a lot of hunting underwater.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Every fall, the monarch butterflies migrate back to their breeding grounds in California. These fascinating and stunningly beautiful creatures weigh only a gram, yet travel extraordinary distances to complete their lifecycle. In the early spring, deep in the Yosemite valley, the sun warms the wet ground, forming clouds of misty fog.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Alive since ancient times, the giant sequoia trees stand colossal and majestic. Deep in the valley, a pair of coyote hunt in the winter snow, while in the Mojave Desert, Joshua trees and cactus plants have adapted to survive the searing heat.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Life can be hard in the Californian desert, but many plants and animals are adapted to survive the hot, dry conditions. Jackrabbits, owls, hummingbirds, and the green stick tree all thrive in this harsh climate as they wait for the rare blessing of rain.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The harbor seals gather in a sheltered cove to give birth. But even hidden from predators, there is no guarantee of survival, and we witness the tragic death of one newborn that gets trapped in its amniotic sac. Within a few hours, the pups that survive the birth are already into the waves, getting to know their new watery world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Off the coast of California, an island of floating kelp provides refuge for fish in the open waters. The many small fish then attract larger species, including the ocean sunfish that seek relief from their parasites, and the predatory blue shark.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Sometimes even a pro cook arrives home tired and hungry, or is feeling lazy, and they just want to cook up something quick, simple, and delicious. Chef Mike G shows us how to do this without resorting to canned ingredients. In the first of a four-part series, learn to make a mouthwatering fifteen-minute pasta dish with a fresh tomato sauce.
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