Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Brianna Cope is a professional surfer from the island of Kauai. In this commercial for “Eastbay,” a sports footwear and clothing retailer, she discusses what makes surfing special for her, and how the strength and conditioning training she does on land makes her a better athlete when riding the waves.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Australia
This special recipe brings back memories of the past for Michele, who can recall her own grandmother baking banana bread. Using three overripe bananas, and a few basic ingredients, the preparation gets underway...
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Bilbo and the dwarves come to Rivendell, where they are enchanted by elven music and hospitality, and discover magic runes that guide them on their quest. But, back on the road, a violent storm halts their progress, and as they shelter in a dark cave, goblins attack!”
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Billie Eilish sings powerfully and emotionally about the abuse of power in a relationship in which a person takes advantage of someone much younger. She sends out her clear message to the abuser in hope of inspiring change.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
White Lies are from England and make wonderful indie rock music. Check out this tune by them entitled “Farewell to the Fairground.”
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
This is the acoustic version of the track “Tick Tock," which features on singer-songwriter Mabel’s debut studio album High Expectations. Written with the British electronic music group Clean Bandit, the song deals with obsession in love and relationships and how it can sometimes overpower us even when we don’t want it to.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Gollum eyes Bilbo as a juicy meal, but little does he know that the hobbit has found the one thing he prizes the most, his precious golden ring! Losing a battle of wits and then the ring, Gollum flies into a rage, and Bilbo discovers just in time that the ring has magic powers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
George Clooney narrates a commercial for Nespresso that aims to showcase the benefits of a good relationship with their coffee bean growers. He tells the story of Humberto and his family, who are farmers on a remote Colombian hillside.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Ed Sheeran and Anne-Marie enjoy singing an acoustic version of “2002," a love song they wrote together. It reminisces about the thrill and boundless emotion of youth, and the joyful maturing of a childhood romance. The chorus itself references a number of songs that were big hits around the turn of the millennium.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The haunting melodies and minimalistic lyrics of "Dust in the Wind" by the American progressive rock band Kansas are about how life is full of fleeting moments.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In this video, Robby Naish will walk you through the first steps of preparing to Wing Surf, including how to pump up the Wing Surfer properly.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Windsurfing legend Robby Naish continues his introduction to the exciting new sport of wing surfing. Learn to carry and handle the equipment once set up, and get a feel for power and dynamics of the wing before getting onto the water with the hydrofoil board.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Austin Reed is joined by vocalist Luana Maranz for this laid-back cover version of Sam Smith’s song “I’m Not the Only One,” which deals with the consequences of infidelity in a relationship.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Eagles swoop from the skies to pluck Gandalf, Bilbo, and the dwarves from peril. But what are the eagles’ intentions? Do they mean to dash the group against the rocks? Or could this really be a goodwill rescue, and a favor returned after many years?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
With the help of his daughter, Christina, Robby explains everything you need to know, as they demonstrate the right way to take your first steps in wing surfing out on the water.
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