Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
ALF stands for Alien Life Form, and was the name of this nineteen eighties American sitcom and its main character. In this episode, ALF has promised to behave well for a week, taking to extremes a new role as a posh servant and chef. Now his host family is wishing for a return to normality.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
ALF adopts the role of family psychologist, but however well-meaning his efforts, only succeeds in getting on everyone’s nerves!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Willie is sure he didn’t invite his boss to the party, and why are all his guests arriving in costume? Just as he guesses who might be responsible, ALF makes his entrance, masquerading as an old family friend.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
“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.
Difficulty: Beginner
Australia
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This video shows how a cycle of how work is completed in Agile, which is used for software development.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
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!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
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.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
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."
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Australia, United Kingdom, USA
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.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
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!
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
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!
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