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The History of English - The Age of the Dictionary

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

A look at how lexicographers started creating the Dictionary of the English Language to ensure that everyone spelled words correctly and knew their correct definition.

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The History of English - The English of Science

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

In the 17th Century, scientific research influenced the invention of English words relating to physics, chemistry, and anatomy.

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The History of English - The King James Bible

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

Created in 1611, The King James Bible permanently shaped the English language with new phrases that are still in use today. How many of them do you know?

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The History of English - The Norman Conquest

Difficulty: Advanced

United Kingdom

In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded Britain and brought with him fancy French words to add to the English language.

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The History of English - Shakespeare

Difficulty: Advanced

United Kingdom

This video shows us that Shakespeare invented over 2000 new words and phrases, such as "eyeball," "anchovy," and "puppy."

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Merry Christmas - Greensleeves

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Peter Hollens and Tim Foust sing a modern rendition of the English folk song "Greensleeves" on a beautiful cliff overlooking the Oregon Coast.

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David Guetta - Family (feat. Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign & A Boogie Wit da Hoodie)

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

“Family” from French DJ David Guetta is about the virtue of those close friends who are always there for you when you need them. Featuring US pop star Bebe Rexha and rap verses from hip hop stars Ty Dolla Sign and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, the song includes some slang and informal English that you probably won’t find in a textbook!

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Glass Animals - Heat Waves

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

Glass animals are an English group that blends electronic dance music with complex lyrics. This song is about caring for someone so much that it becomes an obsession, as overpowering and inescapable as a summer heatwave in the city.

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Billy on the Street - Chris Pratt Lightning Round!

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Scotland, USA

Chris Pratt is a big star in the US, having acted in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and many other movies, but do New Yorkers even care?

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Caption 9 [en]: Couple! Couple! You guys speak English?
Caption 9 [en]: Couple! Couple! You guys speak English?

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Rod Stewart - Tom Traubert's Blues (Waltzing Matilda)

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

“Tom Traubert’s Blues” was written by American rocker Tom Waits and tells a story of alcohol abuse. The chorus comes from the famous Australian bush ballad “Waltzing Matilda.” which is itself a tale of vagrancy, hard times, and misadventure. This version is sung by British singer Rod Stewart.

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Caption 12 [en]: No one speaks English
Caption 12 [en]: No one speaks English

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Blackbeard - The True Story - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

Blackbeard’s story almost seems mythological, but it's actually based in truth. This video elaborates on the man Edward Thatch, starting with his origins on the island of Nassau to his reign of terror in the Caribbean.

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Caption 3 [en]: And he may have been a sailor from the English port of Bristol. [Born in]
Caption 3 [en]: And he may have been a sailor from the English port of Bristol. [Born in]

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Lele Pons - First Day of College

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

"Eleonora "Lele" Pons Maronese is a Venezuelan-American Internet celebrity, YouTuber, actress, singer, dancer, model, and former host of the Mexican TV series La Voz. In this short comedic film, she is having a pretty rough first day of college.

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Caption 31 [en]: Welcome to English one oh one. -The first thing... the first date...
Caption 31 [en]: Welcome to English one oh one. -The first thing... the first date...

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Ask Jimmy Carter - Adam Sandler Talks The Wedding Singer

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Jimmy Carter asks Adam Sandler about some biting criticism he had received in regard to his Saturday Night Live appearances. They also talk about the old days, Sandler's various characters, and his movie The Wedding Singer.

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Caption 37 [en]: Did you ever do one-liners, like, in English history,
Caption 37 [en]: Did you ever do one-liners, like, in English history,

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The Ellen Show - Ellen and First Lady Michelle Obama Go to CVS - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Michelle Obama continues discovering how shopping works for normal people. Meanwhile, Ellen purposely annoys her every step of the way

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Caption 48 [en]: No, I... but I guess you scan it. -Well, let's say English...
Caption 48 [en]: No, I... but I guess you scan it. -Well, let's say English...

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Yabla Tutorials - Getting Started With Yabla - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

How to get started with Yabla...

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Caption 57 [en]: the English, or both.
Caption 57 [en]: the English, or both.

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