It’s time to prepare for her weekend in Amsterdam. Our friend packs her clothes, toiletry bag, things to read, and a few other essentials. Will she need an umbrella?

They may have very different reputations, but both the great white shark and killer whale are fierce predators that face off in a showdown atop the ocean food chain.

President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. At little over a month until the general elections, this news has prompted a lot of uncertainty and raised a great many questions.

Abi needs to make some space on her untidy desk. We accompany her through the organizing process, and learn all sorts of vocabulary along the way.

Abi decides that a picnic in the park will be a great way to spend time with her friends, but first she needs to prepare the sandwiches. Follow Abi through the process and learn a lot of English food vocabulary along the way!

Abi carefully packs her picnic basket with food and utensils, and is off to the park to set everything up for today’s elegant picnic!

Abi takes us through possible creative uses of different types of paper, which she has learned about through her experience as a filmmaker.

Abi reflects on the year that has passed and looks forward to the new one. She gives some great advice on how to make those New Year’s resolutions stick, at least for a little longer than usual!

Abi has a new favorite hobby! And she’s keen to share with us what she’s learned, so grab a sheet of paper and be ready to fold a classic origami design!

Abi tells us a little about the history of the origami paper crane, from its significance in Japanese culture to her own personal contact with this powerful modern symbol of hope and goodwill.

Abi has found a special dictionary that she hopes will help her friend learn lots of new vocabulary. Picture dictionaries are not ordered alphabetically, but instead organized by theme.

Abi opens her picture dictionary and introduces us to some useful vocabulary pertaining to houses. In particular, she focuses on the outside areas surrounding the house and various tools.

Abi reads extracts from a version of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous Christmas poem, popularly known by its first line “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” about a father who witnesses the visit of Santa Claus on one magical Christmas Eve.

There’s a lot of variation in the way native English speakers pronounce words, and some variety in vocabulary too! In this video, speakers from England, the US, and Australia compare and contrast their accents and vocabulary.

This song was written during a turbulent period of Adele's life as she navigated a divorce. She's asking for some forbearance, some kindness. She sings,"Go easy on me." Another way to say that is, "Be kind," or "Give me a bit of a break."

From her latest album 30, the single “Oh My God” reveals Adele’s fragile state as she emerged from her divorce and had to overcome a lot of anxiety in order to start dating and living her life again.

Adele and Graham Norton of the BBC have some fun with Adele impersonators. Adele arrives at the Adele contest disguised as Jenny, a dowdy nanny, with her face rearranged by a skillful makeup artist and with a funny walk. She's just one of many impersonators until she takes the stage and begins singing in her inimitable voice.

Kate visits the Grand Lake Nordic Center and shows us the equipment and technique of Nordic skiing. It may look easy, but with no chairlift in sight, it's hard work, and definitely good exercise.

Kate lives in Grand Lake, Colorado, a small town that is considered the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Kate’s friend Tom is inspired by the cold and recent snow to go out and take a plunge in the icy lake!

This video shows how a cycle of how work is completed in Agile, which is used for software development.

This power ballad is a reworking of the main title theme from the film "A Small Circle of Friends," for which Jim Steinman wrote the score. It was first recorded by Australian soft rock band Air Supply and has been covered by many other artists, the most successful being that of Bonnie Tyler.

“Alone, Pt. II” is a song by producer and DJ Alan Walker that features vocals by Ava Max. It reminds us that when times get tough, we can rely on those special people who understand us and share our experiences. They are the ones who will be there with us through the highs and the lows.

ALF has wandered into the home of Elvis Presley! At least that’s what he thinks based on the memorabilia that’s all around. And it doesn’t take long for “Elvis” himself to get home...

“Elvis” opens the door to a nosy neighbor, and then has the difficult task of dissuading Alf, who still believes he’s in the presence of “The King.”