Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
As the sun sets over the mountains, Claire and Luke finally have time for a heart to heart talk. They grow closer as they compare their careers as professional athletes. Eventually, they are interrupted and have to go their separate ways, but not before arranging to meet again.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Arriving back at the clinic, Claire finds that Julian is asleep, still recovering from his back injury. Claire relaxes by the fire, and her mom arrives from an evening out with Lou. The next morning, Claire’s back out on the ice, enjoying skating with Chamonix and Luke.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Claire's fun morning with Luke and Chamonix comes to an end when Julian arrives and is upset about Claire's lack of effort in training. But today, Claire is thinking of her long-term health, and digs in her heels when Julian suggests another shot of cortisone to fix her ankle injury.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Julian can’t believe that Claire is unwilling to battle through the pain to compete at the upcoming championships. He makes his disappointment clear, both to Claire, and later to Luke, whom he accuses of distracting her from her goals.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Julian’s words seem to have sunk in, and when Claire comes to talk to Luke about her future, he tells her bluntly that she should focus on her skating. Claire is taken aback, as is Lou, who knows this isn’t how he really feels.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Claire leaves the clinic with her mom and Julian, just as Luke is on his way to see her. Julian is delighted that Claire is back in training, but her mom senses that Claire is conflicted about the decision. Chamonix and Luke face a Christmas without Claire.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
As she steps onto the ice to compete at the national championships, Julian reminds Claire that this is her moment. At home, Chamonix is watching excitedly on TV, and calls in her dad to see Claire skate.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Claire achieves her dream of winning the nationals, but to Julian’s surprise, she does not want to train for the world championships. Chamonix and Luke are ready to welcome her back with open arms.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson [aka "The Rock"], Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Gal Gadot and Tyrese Gibson are in Cologne for the 2011 German premiere of their action film Fast and Furious 5. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
If you thought the characters playing the German avant-garde artists in the Cohn Brothers' film The Big Lebowski spoke goofy English, just get a load of this interviewer's bloopers! This is the second part of the interview with some of the actors at the premiere of the action movie Fast & Furious 5 in Cologne, Germany. Mach schnell!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
When sassy, streetwise Shania meets ambitious, middle class Lisa, their two worlds collide on the athletics track with explosive results. Enjoy this trailer for the movie "Fast Girls."
Difficulty:
Intermediate
New Zealand
Organisers are ambitiously promoting the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 throughout the island nation.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
New Zealand
Seven Kiwi cities will host the world's best youth players at the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
“Worth it," a catchy pop song from American girl group Fifth Harmony, features American rapper Kid Ink and a strong crossover into Balkan and Middle Eastern music.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
What is the rule of thirds? In the video, find out exactly what it is, how to use it, and how it can improve your films and photography.
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