Hurricane Ida was a very powerful hurricane that took New York City by surprise in 2021. Hurricanes are extreme tropical storms that can make their way north and do lots of damage to the coastal areas of North America.

Do you wash your dishes in the bathtub? Or bathe your cat on a Friday? "Side by side" helps us say what we do sometimes, always, or never, and also what we are doing “right now.”

This is the Scottish band Wet Wet Wet's cover of a love song originally written by The Troggs. This version was a massive hit in the 90s⁠—you might already know it from the soundtrack of the romantic comedy "Four Weddings and a Funeral."

In this game, following the description is just as important, if not more important, than guessing the answer in English. Try visualizing what Sigrid is describing. You can also give yourself more time by hitting "pause" while the clock is ticking.

After Natalie Merchant left the band to pursue her solo career, Mary Ramsey joined as lead singer, and the group 10,000 Maniacs came out with this popular hit.

We use a combination of the five senses to understand what is happening around us. If one sense is weak or lacking, we compensate with another sense.

It’s time to smile and be happy, because "Side by Side" has another enjoyable lesson for you! This time it's all about feelings and emotions.

Let’s learn some colors and numbers in this simple video for beginners!

This segment is about the sense of smell and the sense of taste. When it comes to the five senses, every language seems to have some quirks, and English is no exception. For example, we use the same verb — "to smell" — to talk about perceiving an odor ("I smell the lemon") and giving off an odor ("The lemon smells delicious").

In this fun video, learn to describe people physically and talk about what they have and don't have. You can use the verb "to have" for inanimate objects and places as well!

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.

This hit single by Joan Osborne presents an unusual query for a pop song: What if God lived among us?

The song "Don't let me down" featuring Daya is from the album Collage by electronic duo The Chainsmokers. She sings about her fear of being let down at the wrong moment by the person she needs the most.

Katie Melua sings Simon & Garfunkel's famous song "Bridge Over Troubled Water", which has been covered by many different musical artists over the years. In this performance, she is accompanied by an orchestra and choir.

The senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell are essential in experiencing the world around us. Let's consider them one by one and learn how to use them in conversation. We start with "sight" and "hearing."