Abi decides that a picnic in the park will be a great way to spend time with her friends, but first she needs to prepare the sandwiches. Follow Abi through the process and learn a lot of English food vocabulary along the way!

Abi takes us through possible creative uses of different types of paper, which she has learned about through her experience as a filmmaker.

Abi reflects on the year that has passed and looks forward to the new one. She gives some great advice on how to make those New Year’s resolutions stick, at least for a little longer than usual!

Abi has a new favorite hobby! And she’s keen to share with us what she’s learned, so grab a sheet of paper and be ready to fold a classic origami design!

Abi tells us a little about the history of the origami paper crane, from its significance in Japanese culture to her own personal contact with this powerful modern symbol of hope and goodwill.

Abi reads extracts from a version of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous Christmas poem, popularly known by its first line “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” about a father who witnesses the visit of Santa Claus on one magical Christmas Eve.

Kate visits the Grand Lake Nordic Center and shows us the equipment and technique of Nordic skiing. It may look easy, but with no chairlift in sight, it's hard work, and definitely good exercise.

Kate lives in Grand Lake, Colorado, a small town that is considered the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Kate’s friend Tom is inspired by the cold and recent snow to go out and take a plunge in the icy lake!

In Grand Lake, not far from the Rocky Mountains National Park, it has become a tradition for people to get together and play ice hockey on the frozen lake in the middle of winter. Kate introduces us to some of her friends there and also to a very American snack, the s’more!

A British couple talks about a music festival they have just attended in Lucca, Italy. Not only are they enthusiastic about the music, they are also impressed with the venues and their accessibility.

American finance student Jack Thomas tells about his life in London.

The multi-talented Annie Quick channels her creativity in a multimedia project, the subject of which is the human construct, New York’s Central Park. Enjoy!

Here’s the second and final segment of Annie Quick’s multimedia project Souvenirs and Shiny Things from Central Park. Enjoy!

From treasure-hunting to looking for evidence of the Lost Civilization of Atlantis, Captain Bob Mayne tells us about his fascinating adventures aboard his vessel Aqua Quest. A Yabla-exclusive interview!

Austin Reed does a cover of "Monster" by Meg & Dia. The song was inspired by the book, East of Eden by John Steinbeck.