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
Members of the dance band Faithless, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz, talk about ‘Feel Me’, a song off their album from 2010 entitled ‘The Dance’. It has a powerful message. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Did you know that the big letter “M” from the MacDonald’s logo might have a further significance? Many well-known brands, companies, and institutions have hidden meanings and messages in their logos, as well as some subtle and some not-so-subtle advertising.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Do you know what that little pocket inside the big pocket of your jeans was designed for, or why pen lids and spaghetti spoons have holes in them? Here are ten everyday things you may never have questioned the use of, but might be interested to know more about!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Rachel's English: Practice relaxing the tongue when saying words and phrases with the "n" consonant. Study with Tom!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Browse through the Evolution Store in the Soho district of New York City and enjoy countless unique articles from the natural world they have for sale!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The earth's bodies of water are the focus of this film about evolution. As the narrator points out, the vast depths of the earth's oceans remain barely explored.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Corals are sessile animals, meaning they are immobile and anchored to one spot for the entirety of their lives. Stony coral, leathery coral, and sea fan coral are featured in this segment, along with the beautiful fish that inhabit coral reefs.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Brilliantly colorful parrot fish and two-bar sea bream are among the fish featured in this segment. Sea cucumbers, the vacuum cleaners of all the Earth's oceans, also make an appearance.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This segment looks at the advantages and disadvantages of swarm fish and loner fish, providing insight into their coloration and behavior. Spectacular footage reveals twobar sea bream, trumpet fish, barracudas, and harlequin sweetlips.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Green sea turtles (the largest hard-shelled sea turtle) and whale sharks (the largest shark and fish overall) are featured in this segment. We also encounter a langouste, otherwise known as a rock lobster, and a moray eel lurking in their coral reef habitat.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
We learn about the thousands of kilometers that humpback whales travel from their summer habitat in the polar regions to the tropical or subtropical waters where they spend the winter. Their multi-versed songs and the markings on their flukes are also discussed.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Marine mammals are the focus of this segment on coastal sea life. Humpback whales mostly swim along the coasts, whether in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. Seals are semi-aquatic and try to stay as close to the coast as possible, though they'll search for prey in depths of up to forty meters.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
California sea lion communication, mating habits, and past and present threats to their survival are discussed. This segment additionally features amazing aerial photography of their rocky coastal habitats.
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