Difficulty: Intermediate
Sweden
Saying “For what it’s worth" usually suggests that what we are about to say might not be particularly helpful or meaningful... but that we’ll say it anyway! Swedish rock band The Cardigans gave this title to a song that chronicles the perilous time when we first declare our romantic feelings for someone.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The Cars formed in Boston Massachusetts in 1976, and were among the first of a ‘new wave’ of bands to merge rock and synth-pop. A humorous approach to music and visual art is apparent in the quirky love song “You Might Think" from their fifth album Heartbeat City.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
#Selfie was the breakthrough hit for American DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers, who used style, humor, and a dance beat to poke fun at social media culture.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The song "Don't let me down" featuring Daya is from the album Collage by electronic duo The Chainsmokers. She sings about her fear of being let down at the wrong moment by the person she needs the most.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Stacey Solomon plays a spectacular game against the Governess on the British game show "The Chase," winning a staggering £60,000.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
In this British gameshow, the contestants need to stay ahead of the "chaser," who is also answering the questions. Now, Stacey needs one more correct answer to stay ahead of the Governess and win the prize money!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
You're an anarchist and you don't want to get a job in the capitalist system, but if you don't, your girlfriend will throw you out. What would Noam Chomsky do? Find out (or maybe not) in this funny video clip!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Julia hast just completed her studies in marketing and is in search of her first real job. In this clip, she contacts a company that's in need of a marketing professional. Watch and see how she handles her initial phone call to human resources and sets up a job interview.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Hoping to land her first real job, Julia interviews for a position in marketing. In this clip, she makes her best case for why she's an excellent candidate for the position. See and judge for yourself how she does. Note in particular, her response to a 'low-ball' starting salary, despite her outstanding qualifications.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Back at home, Julia is wondering if her job interview will ultimately prove to have been a success. Impatiently she is waiting for an answer when suddenly the phone starts to ring...
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Julia has landed the job in the marketing department and today's her first day at work. Jonathan welcomes her on board and helps her get oriented to her new workplace.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Julia has now been promoted to lead a new markets campaign team, but with promotion comes new responsibilities. Unfortunately, one of her team members has made a mistake which could cost the company a lot of money. Being both firm and sympathetic has been proven to be an effective management style: watch and learn from Julia!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Julia's coworker made a mistake that could cost the company money. See how Julia takes charge of the situation and manages to reach a business compromise with a client. All that remains now is to figure out how to deal with her coworker...
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Now that Julia fixed the problem with the client caused by her coworker’s mistake, she has the tough job of explaining to her boss what happened. Julia is smart enough to walk the fine line between understanding her coworker’s responsibilities and also showing some empathy for her situation. Watch this video to see just how well such tricky situations can be successfully dealt with!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Ireland
In this ode, the Cranberries’ lead singer Dolores O’Riordan reaches back to her Irish roots, and delves deep into childhood memories. O'Riordan sadly passed away in 2018, but the Cranberries remain one of the most popular Irish pop bands of all time.
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