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Hangs Out at Justin Bieber's House, Harry Styles' HEART MONITOR CHALLENGE

Latin Quarter - Radio Africa (2 videos)

Latin Quarter is a British band combining pop, reggae and folk rock, well known for their political and social protest songs. The most successful of these is “Radio Africa”, which has been reissued several times and has neared the top of the charts in many countries.

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Eminem - Not Afraid

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Viewer Discretion Advised

Eminem performs "Not Afraid" in a live session for Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1, from the BBC's Legendary Maida Vale.

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Stephen King - The Stand - Part 17

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

While Frannie tries to take care of her ailing father, they listen to people call into a local radio show to talk about the virus. However, exposing the truth has terrible consequences for the host of the show, Rae Flowers.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - So long and thanks for all the fish

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams began as a radio show before it became a series of best-selling novels, a TV show, and finally a Hollywood movie. Here is the opening scene from the movie, as dolphins abandon a doomed Earth.

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Karate with Anne-Marie - Episode 3: Roman Kemp

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

It’s radio presenter Roman Kemp’s turn to learn some moves from Anne-Marie. He sounds worried when she mentions “nunchucks” and “knife defense”, but he just isn’t taking his lesson seriously, and keeps distracting her. Eventually she suspects he’s done some karate before, and maybe isn’t such a complete beginner.

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Side by Side - Beginners - Telling time: future - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Can you tell the time in English, and say whether it will be foggy or drizzling later? In part two of this video for beginners, you will learn how to tell the time, follow TV weather reports, and say what you want to do in the future.

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Caption 42 [en]: The radio says it's gonna rain.
Caption 42 [en]: The radio says it's gonna rain.

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Once upon a Time... Planet Earth - The Climate in the Far North - Part 6

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

The group makes a plan to spread word of the Inuit's plight, but there's already a tense situation building, as hungry polar bears enter the village in search of food.

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Caption 29 [en]: When we hear on the radio
Caption 29 [en]: When we hear on the radio

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Spotlight - Information - Part 1

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

Every day, we get information from lots of different sources. But how do we know what is true and what is "fake news?" In this 3-part series we explore different kinds of information and misinformation.

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Caption 11 [en]: You can listen to the news on the radio.
Caption 11 [en]: You can listen to the news on the radio.

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Facts Verse - 12 Hidden Messages In Famous Logos

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Did you know that the big letter “M” from the MacDonald’s logo might have a further significance? Many well-known brands, companies, and institutions have hidden meanings and messages in their logos, as well as some subtle and some not-so-subtle advertising.

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Caption 104 [en]: During the nineteen fifties, NBC was owned by RCA [Radio Corporation of America],
Caption 104 [en]: During the nineteen fifties, NBC was owned by RCA [Radio Corporation of America],

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Oscar® Nominated Short Films - New Boy - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Ireland, Tanzania

Today is Joseph’s first day at his new school in his new country, Ireland. Things are very different to what he’s known before, and straight away, some of his fellow pupils start to make life difficult for him.

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Caption 1 [en]: [Bórd Scannán na hÉireann (The Irish Film Board) and Raidió Teilifís Éireann (Radio Television Ireland)]
Caption 1 [en]: [Bórd Scannán na hÉireann (The Irish Film Board) and Raidió Teilifís Éireann (Radio Television Ireland)]

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Ed Sheeran - Afterglow

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Ed Sheeran released this acoustic ballad as a Christmas gift to his fans after having retreated from public life for over a year. Fans have concluded that the song is a love song and seems to be about the birth of his daughter.

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Caption 17 [en]: The radio is playin' Iron & Wine
Caption 17 [en]: The radio is playin' Iron & Wine

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Miley Cyrus - Slide Away in the Live Lounge

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Here is American superstar Miley Cyrus with a live performance of her hit song “Slide Away.” Many suppose that the lyrics refer to the dissolution of her marriage to actor Liam Hemsworth, as she finds a mature outlook on life and a change from her party girl image.

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Caption 1 [en]: BBC Radio One.
Caption 1 [en]: BBC Radio One.

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The Flintstones - Wacky Inventions - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Bedrock, home of the famous cartoon caveman Fred Flintstone, is a very modern Stone Age city. There are newspapers, cars, televisions and telephones, even a system of airmail!

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Caption 51 [en]: the radio... -"We interrupt this program
Caption 51 [en]: the radio... -"We interrupt this program

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Duran Duran - Come Undone

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Enjoy this video for the song "Come Undone" by English new wave band Duran Duran. Known for hits like "Hungry Like The Wolf," the band was very popular on MTV and featured video in their live performances early on.

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Caption 18 [en]: Like a radio tune I swear I've heard before
Caption 18 [en]: Like a radio tune I swear I've heard before

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