Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
"Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" is the lead single from British musician Mark Ronson’s album Late Night Feelings and features American superstar Miley Cyrus, with whom he co-wrote the song. It carries the unmistakable melancholy of something coming to an end, or as she sings, "Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The song “Girls Like You” comes from Maroon 5’s sixth studio album Red Pill Blues, and was re-released featuring Cardi B. The music video features appearances by a number of famous female actresses, comedians, musicians, politicians, athletes, and activists.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This is “Sugar,” from Maroon 5’s fifth studio album, V. For the video, the band set off across LA to crash as many weddings as they can. What a surprise for the happy couples!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik considers open relationships. While she sees the benefits, there are certainly things she doesn’t “get” about this kind of arrangement, as she sees male and female biology clearly dictating different ideals.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Mayim shares her doubts and misgivings about open relationships. It seems that for her, the commitment, predictability, and closeness of a monogamous relationship is all together more meaningful and enjoyable.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
From time to time, we give celebrities a chance to read some of the mean things people tweet about them. We extended that same offer to our Commander in Chief, who happily agreed. This is an all President Obama edition of #MeanTweets.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Meet Joe, a great parent who’s worked hard to bring his family to Grand Lake on vacation. If only he could take on board some simple instructions, their boat excursion might be a less costly and more enjoyable experience!
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Joe and his family head to the mountains on a ski adventure. When they arrive, Joe doesn’t pay any attention to the rules at the ski resort, or the hotel pool! He soon ends up in hot water, and once again his poor family suffers the consequences...
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Meghan Trainor knows she’s got our attention with this bouncy “doo-wop” style, slightly tongue-in-cheek hit. From the album Takin’ It Back, the song was inspired by a newfound confidence and positive self-image.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Here is the trailer for the first season of the TV series “Merlin,” an action drama inspired by the legend of King Arthur. The late great John Hurt provides the voice for the Dragon.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Peter Hollens and Tim Foust sing a modern rendition of the English folk song "Greensleeves" on a beautiful cliff overlooking the Oregon Coast.
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
Merve feels lucky to live in Kamloops, a small city in southwest Canada, and you can see why! It’s a beautiful place, surrounded by wilderness on all sides. Merve tells us about the area's mountains, grasslands, rivers and lakes, the gold rush of the late 19th century, and its wealth of fascinating wildlife.
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
Merve lives in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, where it gets extremely cold in the winter. He and his friend still go fishing, however, by drilling a hole through 10 inches of ice!
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
"Santa Claus is coming to town" is a traditional pop song for the Christmas season and has been covered by numerous recording artists. Michael Bublé is a singer from British Columbia in Canada.
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
Michael Bublé is one of Canada's most well-known pop singers. This song is about a break-up that he doesn't seem to regret very much at all!
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