Sigrid gets to work in the kitchen and talks her way through preparing and cooking dinner, almost as if you were there with her. You'll notice she uses either the "will" future ("I will" or "I'll") or the phrase "going to" (often reduced to "gonna") to talk about each next step.

Thomas invites Julia to a cafe. She's nervous beforehand and almost calls it off, but Rachael and Maggie help her maintain her confidence and pick out a nice outfit.

Sigrid talks to us while preparing some simple vegetables for dinner on her terrace in Italy. Fresh green beans, also known as "string beans," are the centerpiece of the meal.

Bee and Flower is a band founded in New York City by singer-songwriter, bassist, animator, illustrator, composer and producer Dana Schechter. Here's a live performance of their song "Twin Stars."

Rachael, Julia, and Maggie talk about a fun party they attended the night before. Julia may even have found a boyfriend.

Annette shows us how to make a healthy and delicious spread that goes wonderfully on fruit slices. It's also a snap to prepare.

Annette provides some biographical notes on Maya Angelou and then recites her poem “Caged Bird." The poem followed Angelou's memoir volume, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Annette recites a poem to help students with English pronunciation and its maddening inconsistencies.

Gabrielle presents three key questions you're likely to face when being interviewed for a job. Her advice is spot on.

Do you want to prepare for that big job interview? If so, take a look. Gabrielle offers some valuable information and a few helpful hints.

Lucy talks with TV host Jeremy Hassell to find out what's trending in NYC. Watch the dynamic duo as they talk about men's fashion and the best areas of Manhattan for spotting new trends.

Two New York percussionist friends show us their favorite instruments, and also have fun playing them for us.

A retired New Yorker talks about his love for old cars.

Sigrid talks about some of the ways she learned how to speak Italian and French.

Sigrid describes her time in Basel, and how she ended up visiting France and Italy as well.