Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Sigrid explains what cardinal numbers are and gives us some writing and pronunciation tips.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Renowned kiteboard manufacturer Naish invites us to share in the adventure.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA Northeast
Sigrid finishes the alphabet with "Z," covering words like "zone" and "zebra," but also the useful suffix "-ize."
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada, New Zealand
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
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.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA Northeast
Sigrid talks about early spring weather, the importance of dressing in layers, and keeping the grass and weeds in check.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Anna, from Cambridge University Press, explains how and when to use the Present Simple.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
"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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Gabrielle presents three key questions you're likely to face when being interviewed for a job. Her advice is spot on.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Halle Berry talks to Jimmy about her taking a break from dating and about Bulworth, a movie she made with Warren Beatty. The movie is an American political comedy about a politician telling the truth about racial and social inequality in the US, and dealing with the consequences.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Do you want to prepare for that big job interview? If so, take a look. Gabrielle offers some valuable information and a few helpful hints.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
"X" is a special letter in that we often use it by itself. It's useful in a lot of situations. In the middle of a word, however, it can be pronounced in a few different ways.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Stephen King explains his distaste for Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of his novel "The Shining." Excerpt from TCM's documentary, A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King.
Difficulty: 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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