Why is it in English that eggplant has no egg in it, nor is there any ham in hamburger? Similarly, quicksand isn't quick at all and pineapple contains neither bits of pine nor apple? In this clip, Lauren has fun with her native language and points out a few of its amusing quirks and contradictions. Enjoy!

Yabla's own Lauren presents several helpful expressions for describing the weather. Enjoy!

One of Madonna’s older hits Papa Don’t Preach from her True Blue Album from 1986.

Here’s another fun clip from the American alternative band They Might Be Giants’ Grammy award winning children’s album Here Come the 123s!

The British band Radiohead has changed dramatically over the course of time, and they remain difficult to pigeonhole into any specific genre. The band had its first success with the single "Creep," which was released in September 1992 and reached the top of the pop charts in many countries. Listen here to the grunge roots of a band that today explores the outer limits of avant-garde composition. Put your headphones on & crank it up!

Enjoy "The One Thing," a song by Australian rock group "INXS":"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INXS, released as the first single from their 1982 album "Shabooh Shoobah."

Spin Doctors is an American alternative rock band formed in New York City.

"Two Princes" peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 7.

Wiesbaden, Germany 2003

Great pop song by singer Carly Rae Jepsen. Make sure you watch this one till the end!

David Bowie has been a major figure in the world of popular music for over four decades, and is renowned as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and eclecticism of his work.
"Rebel Rebel” was released on the album Diamond Dogs in 1974.