Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Wright's elaborate plan to get the money back from Corcoran, the swindler who cheated Susan's mother, is set into action. "Kale," "mazuma," "moola," "lettuce," and "hay" are some of the slang words for money that the characters use in this segment.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In this scene from the Star Trek episode "The Enemy Within," a transporter malfunction creates an evil Kirk, who proceeds to come aboard the ship.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Chester Wright and Susan Cowan return to Midvale and pay a visit to the lawyer who was unwittingly caught up in the flimflam. Wright hatches a plan to right the wrong, a larcenous plan at that.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
The Little Wonder Gas Pills sell like hotcakes in Midvale but a customer's displeasure forces Stan, Oliver, and Mr. Wright to make a hasty getaway. There's also a stowaway in the trailer.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Stan and Oliver get caught up in con — selling the “Little Wonder Gas Pill,” an answer to gas rationing.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Traveling musicians Stan and Oliver think they really might be stranded, a stranger comes along with exactly the right thing to help.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Laurel and Hardy were a comedy double act during the early classical Hollywood era of American cinema. The team was composed of thin Englishman Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and heavyset American Oliver Hardy (1892–1957). They became well known during the late 1920s through the mid-1940s for their slapstick comedy. In this segment, they find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere without any gas. As Ollie says, a wartime C-Card (a card reserved for people essential to the war effort) wouldn't be of any use.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Both the Mississippi River and the Colorado River have a huge impact on the lives of millions of Americans. While there have been severe droughts leading to a lack of drinking water, there have also been floods because of quickly melting snow.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Spencer asks Maria where she would like to take Oscar, her dog... but when they set off in his car, clouds of smoke start coming from the engine!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Tom Petty had one of the biggest successes of his career with this song and its message of defiance and resilience. It was released on the studio album Full Moon Fever, which featured members of his band The Heartbreakers and some notable guest musicians. Look for Beatles guitarist George Harrison and drummer Ringo Starr appearing in the video!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Aubrey Plaza and David Letterman talk about both of their shows coming to an end. Now that her show Parks and Recreation is over, Aubrey in particular has some ideas about what she might pursue.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
To get from eastern Long Island to the city, travelers and commuters have to go through Queens, so this borough naturally became a very important transit hub, with Jamaica at its center. It also became crisscrossed with many expressways for vehicles.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Welshy Arms, a blues rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, have had their song "Legendary" featured in movies, on wrestling shows, TV shows, commercials, and even a video game soundtrack. But it started out on their album No Place Is Home.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
From their brand new studio release, simply titled The Album, American pop rock band The Jonas Brothers are taking us higher with this single “Wings," a celebration of a love that elevates and gives new meaning.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
With the new “BetterBag” company gathering momentum and gaining publicity, an unexpected call arrives for the team: It’s Vivienne, the demanding boss who made them want to leave their jobs in the first place. As it turns out, she has an interesting proposition for them!
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