Difficulty: Beginner
USA
We continue to explore the phenomenon of hurricanes. Why are they so dangerous? And do they serve any purpose?
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In recent years, we've seen an increase in the intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes due to global warming. But how and why do hurricanes form? Sigrid provides a basic explanation of this phenomenon.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The "Side by Side" series always makes learning fun! In this lesson we use photos to learn the names given to close family members and some handy ways to say where these people are. And finally we hear a nostalgic country song from a family man whose photos bring his happy memories to life!
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
English pop singer Robbie Williams has his own unique take on Christmas in these difficult times. Apparently, it was his wife who gave him the idea for the song and the title in particular.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Sigrid explains how a spelling bee normally proceeds. There are fixed rules and there are options.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Ever year, the winter solstice comes on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Not only is it the first day of winter, it's a turning point, as the days will then get longer.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Learn how to say what you and others are doing at this exact moment using the present continuous tense, and meet Dennis, who is having a tough day. Everybody he calls is too busy to speak to him!
Difficulty: Beginner
Australia
The Kid Laroi is an Australian singer and songwriter born in Waterloo, New South Wales. He has been making music most of his life, and just recently released his second EP.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Sigrid talks about "The Elementary Spelling Book" by Noah Webster, which was the basis for the American English dictionary and a big part of the development of spelling bees in the United States.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Let's find out more about an American activity aimed at school kids: the spelling bee. What is it and how does it work?
Difficulty: Beginner
Barbados, USA
Colombian pop singer Shakira had her first success in the US market with hits like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath your Clothes." For this recent song, she teamed up with Barbadian singer Rihanna.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Sigrid shows us how to prepare the corn for cooking. She also tells us how it is eaten in the United States.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
In the Pacific Northwest, three orcas are pregnant. How do we know that and why is it important?
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
"See Emily Play" is a song by English rock band Pink Floyd, released as their second single in June 1967. In the 1970s, their sound became more experimental and they released albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
While most people sing about love, Rachel Platten's "Fight Song" is a song about will. The US singer-songwriter's motivational hit single from her album Wildfire is all about believing in yourself.
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