Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Lele panics when one last crucial homework assignment is due. Might having a tutor help her? Or attending a student study group? Surely she can’t get away with not handing it in… but she is desperate enough to try!
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: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Aubrey surprises David Letterman when she reveals the story of the film she's in alongside Hollywood superstar Robert De Niro. The conversation then turns to drinking and the host talks candidly about his past.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
A 14-year-old Natalie Portman talks with David Letterman and Alec Baldwin about starring in R-rated movies and getting straight As in high school.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Movie star and straight A student Natalie Portman has homework to do just like any other schoolgirl, and reveals that she sometimes finds herself in the same kind of trouble as a normal teenager.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
This is Scottish singer-songwriter Luis Capaldi with “Someone You Loved" from his debut album Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent. Luis admits it took him six months to write the song, an emotional song about how difficult it is to lose someone you truly love.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Lil Nas X’s Billboard #1 hit "Old Town Road (Remix)" features country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and special guest appearances from Chris Rock, Haha Davis, Rico Nasty, Diplo, Jozzy, Young Kio, and Vince Staples. The video alternates between the song itself and some flash-back, flash-forward scenes on the "old town road."
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In this song, the band Linkin Park tackles the fear and guilt that occurs when you can’t meet someone’s expectations. Singer Chester Bennington committed suicide in 2017 after a long struggle with addiction. He was never afraid to address his struggles in his lyrics and in doing so forged deeper connections with his fans.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In a song that defined early rock and roll, the ever flamboyant Little Richard sets the tone, with his powerful vocals over a driving, distinctive rhythm. Music would never be the same again.
Difficulty: Intermediate
New Zealand, The Netherlands, USA
Here's the trailer for an inspiring film about the efforts of ordinary people to make the world a more sustainable place. Experts talk about the necessity of taking action.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The fire that was set to smoke Jack out of the jungle has an unintended consequence—and a happy one at that.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
The track "Melody" from Belgian DJ and record producer Lost Frequencies features British singer James Blunt on vocals, and comes from his second studio album Alive and Feeling Fine. A perfect combination from two enormous talents.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA South
Luana and Austin give us some tips on how to get a date, with a few different scenarios. Although the tips are aimed at young people, you're never too old to go out on a date!
Stock Footage courtesy of: Videvo.cin, Pixabay.com, and Videezy.com
Difficulty: Beginner
USA South
Austin and Luana give us some tips about words and phrases you can use when you're on a date. Stock Footage courtesy of: Videvo.cin, Pixabay.com, and Videezy.com
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Booking a room by phone in a new language can be a challenge. This video will show you some typical questions you'll be asked, and how you can answer them.
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