Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
David and Ben Crystal explain what goes into original pronunciation (OP) productions of Shakespeare and what they reveal about the history of the English language.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Here is a short animated video about the importance of fisheries for food security, health and growth in developing countries, highlighting the commitment of the EU to helping promote sustainable management of seafood resources and inclusive opportunities for trade and growth.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
This video takes a look at hydrothermal vents and the novel life forms that thrive there in the absence of sunlight, fueled by underwater volcanoes. One of these harsh environments is the Axial Seamount off the West Coast of the United States.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Prince has passed away at age 57. In this obituary video, a short retrospective of his work pays tribute to his talent and unique aesthetic sensibility.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Greentraveller's Richard Hammond shows you some of the loveliest and greenest spots in London, and gives some tips for navigating through the city.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
In this Yabla original, Steve Skaith of the recently reunited British band Latin Quarter, performs their song "Eddie," a song that reveals some of the perversions and after-effects of war.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Twenty One Pilots is a duo consisting of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun from Columbus, Ohio. Enjoy this video for the third single from their album Blurryface.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
For the video for her song "Bad Blood," Taylor Swift had many of her famous friends make cameos. Their work paid off - it won video of the year at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians' brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Singer Meghan Trainor sits down with Ellen for her first interview since undergoing vocal cord surgery.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Bahamas, USA
Jamila Lyiscott is a “tri-tongued orator;” in her powerful spoken-word essay “Broken English,” she celebrates — and challenges — the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, in the classroom and with her parents. As she explores the complicated history and present-day identity that each language represents, she unpacks what it means to be “articulate.”
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
@TheEllenShow: How do you throw a party for Bruno Mars? You planet.
;-) Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson were on "The Ellen Show" for an incredible reenactment of the video for their unstoppable song! Everyone got in on the fun. Listen closely to captions 60 and 61: Does Bruno say "Ellie" or "L.A."? Please tell us your opinion.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
This rarely seen early televised version of George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four seems no less relevant today. It was made by the BBC in 1954 and features noted actors Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence. It was hugely controversial when it came out, and though it may seem tame today, it may have you thinking twice the next time you sit down at your "workstation"...
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
In this exciting final episode, see how Carol, Woody and Zack's friends from the karate club come to the rescue and help apprehend the kidnappers. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
This rarely seen early televised version of George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four seems no less relevant today. It was made by the BBC in 1954 and features noted actors Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence. It was hugely controversial when it came out, and though it may seem tame today, it may have you thinking twice the next time you sit down at your "workstation"...
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