Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Native New Yorker John S. tells us about a work of art that awaits travellers at one New York Subway station.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
John talks about the importance of the city park, no matter how small, in the modern world. He enjoys the open space, fresh air, and sun on his face. He also likes the changing seasons, which mark the passing of time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Central Park lies between the East and West Side of New York City, and today John is there by the frosty waters of the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. It’s a popular place for New Yorkers to go jogging, and was once featured in a movie starring Dustin Hoffman.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In Central Park, John finds himself next to a sculpture of the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, author of some of the world’s best loved stories, including "The Ugly Duckling."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
John visits the Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Manhattan's Central Park, where he ponders the meaning of Lewis Carroll’s curious and imaginative literary work.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the middle of Manhattan, there is an ancient Egyptian monument with carved hieroglyphics. John informs us of its vital statistics and lasting significance.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
“Sucker” is the hit single from Jonas Brothers’ album Happiness Begins. It’s their first new music together in five years, and has already been hugely successful. The luxurious video features each of the brothers’ wives, and was filmed in an English country mansion, which was in fact the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the First!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The Jonas Brothers have reunited! "Only Human" is a reggae-pop song that features a groovy bass, brass and percussive cadence. The music video is shot to look like a concert filmed with a camcorder in the 1980s.
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: Beginner
Canada
"Baby" was one of the songs that brought Justin Bieber success as a young pop singer. It recalls young love and heartbreak.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This catchy Justin Bieber song from his first Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe, will help to cheer us up and warm us through. It celebrates the tradition of sharing a kiss beneath a sprig of mistletoe, which is more than three centuries old and special for this time of year.
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
The video for Justin Bieber's catchy song "Peaches” shows him, GIVĒON, and Daniel Caesar cruising the Las Vegas Strip. "I got my peaches out in Georgia" is likely a reference to Justin having started his career as a singer in Georgia. Justin's intention behind "Peaches" was to write another ode to his supermodel wife, Hailey Baldwin.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Love is warming Justin Bieber’s heart at Christmastime, with this song from his Christmas album, "Under the Mistletoe."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The haunting melodies and minimalistic lyrics of "Dust in the Wind" by the American progressive rock band Kansas are about how life is full of fleeting moments.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
The boys from the pop band The Vamps join Anne-Marie for a karate lesson. She takes them though a warm up, some kicking and punching, then a game and a sparring session that threatens to get out of control!
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