Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The BBC looks at a new and innovative renewable energy invention, Kite Power Solutions. It is estimated that 30 kites could provide electricity for 75,000 homes.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
We visit Bryce Canyon, where valuable fossils have helped understand the geological history of the planet. The sandstone spires of the canyon are breathtaking.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Jimmy Carter asks Adam Sandler about some biting criticism he had received in regard to his Saturday Night Live appearances. They also talk about the old days, Sandler's various characters, and his movie The Wedding Singer.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In American schools, it's common for kids to have to learn the Preamble to the United States Constitution by heart. This song, from Schoolhouse Rock, is meant to give these kids a hand, even though it is a slightly abridged version.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Here are some words to help answer the question "Which one?" We distinguish between singular and plural as well as between something close to us and far away.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
In this segment, we learn about the role weather plays in the creation of rock formations in the national parks of the United States.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
This song was written and sung by Bob Dorough. It teaches about the multiplication of 5 through a game of hide and seek, in which the seeker counts by fives.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Watch some coverage of the People's Climate March that was timed to coincide with the UN Climate Summit in New York City. The march was attended by 400,000 people.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Geysers represent a very popular tourist attraction in Yellowstone Park. How do they work and where do they come from? And what is sandstone? The video answers these questions.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
"One" and "ones" can replace nouns, but are not pronouns. They are prop words. Let's look at how they are used.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany, USA
Why are some rock formations and animals found on more than one continent? The explanation dates back to the Ice Age.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Why do some of the national parks in the United States resemble the European Alps? Geologist Dr. Robert Darga answers this question.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Meet Sheldon, he’s been driving pizzas longer than anyone at Bob’s Pizza. He seems to be a little too comfortable in his role of senior pizza driver!
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: Newbie
United Kingdom
An animated video of the festive British carol, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” The carol's origins are not known, but it was first written down in 1935 by Arthur Sydney Warrell, a Bristol choirmaster.
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