Sigrid picks up some things she needs at the supermarket. When she gets home, she talks about the groceries she bought and what she needs them for.

Join Sigrid in her car as she drives to the supermarket to get some groceries that she needs. While driving, she talks about the verb "to need."

Sigrid enjoys a late afternoon moment in the sun. She thinks back on the previous day's "adventure," following a stream and getting lost on purpose.

We're out and about with Sigrid on a winter day in Tuscany. It's warm enough that she just might find some wild asparagus. You'll hear her use some conditional constructions with "if."

Sigrid talks about the uncountable noun "the asparagus." We mostly talk about asparagus in the singular, even when we have a fistful of stalks or spears.

If you take a trip to Italy, where is a cool place to go? Sigrid talks about one of her favorite areas. There are various ways to enjoy the place, but Sigrid has a clear preference.

Sigrid has a long to-do list. She takes us around the house to show us what needs doing. You'll notice she has different ways to say the same thing, such as "to have to" and "to need to." She also uses plenty of gerunds, such as "ironing" or "vacuuming."

Sigrid and Sylvia are still on the path at the Nature Center when they come across some turtles, and in addition, a very relevant poem on a signpost.

The two sisters come upon some poems about nature on signs along the trail. This one is by Ogden Nash, a famous poet of light verse, including limericks. For more about limericks, see this Yabla video.

Sigrid wasn't sure if she'd make it over to the United States, but she did find time in 2025 to visit her sister Sylvia in Tacoma. Here's an update. Sigrid notices what has stayed the same and what has changed.

It's important to learn English. Sigrid gives you four powerful reasons to take up the challenge.

Are you busy, but you want to keep your language learning going? That's what Fluency Club is all about.

You've probably seen the Fluency Club tab on the videos page on Yabla. But what is it? Sigrid explains the idea behind it and why you might want to take advantage of it on those busiest days.

Barbara and Sigrid finish up their conversation with some considerations about watching movies in foreign languages. In particular, they speak about the advantages and disadvantages of subtitles and dubbing.

When you are learning another language, you inevitably make mistakes. It's all part of learning, and can even help you remember how to use certain words, phrases, or grammar correctly. Barbara and Sigrid talk about mistakes they remember and never made again!