Difficulty: Intermediate
USA, Wales
Jodie Foster plays Clarice Starling, a rookie agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who is tasked with catching a serial killer. Hannibal Lecter, the infamous killer who advises her in the process, is played by Anthony Hopkins. Hopkins is from Wales and speaks English with a Welsh accent, which is considered among the most beautiful English accents.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The British synth-pop band Tears for Fears released the song "Mad World" on their debut LP "The Hurting." At the time, they had little idea that it would become a hit single.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Eminem performs "Stan," a song written from the perspective of a fan, live at the BBC's Maida Vale studios for Radio 1.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Discover the story behind the latest Nespresso commercial, entitled "Change Nothing," which stars George Clooney and Ian McShane.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Annette recites a poem to help students with English pronunciation and its maddening inconsistencies.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada, New Zealand
TJ and Tristan eat corn on the cob that's been cooked in a thermal pool and participate in a haka dance.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada
Crash Test Dummies, a Canadian folk-rock band, perform their song “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.” The song was featured on their second album, God Shuffled His Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
English ghetto pop artist and songwriter Jessie J performs her 2010 hit Do It Like A Dude .
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Renowned kiteboard manufacturer Naish invites us to share in the adventure.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada, New Zealand
Trevhon and Tristan, two Canadian brothers, travel to New Zealand where they learn about Māori customs, religion, along with a stick game. The highlight of this segment is Te Puia, a Māori cultural center.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Harrison Ford keeps his cool as he fields questions from Jimmy Carter on all sorts of subjects, from his role in the movie Sabrina, to his self-confidence, and even learning carpentry.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Gabrielle presents three key questions you're likely to face when being interviewed for a job. Her advice is spot on.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Halle Berry talks to Jimmy about her taking a break from dating and about Bulworth, a movie she made with Warren Beatty. The movie is an American political comedy about a politician telling the truth about racial and social inequality in the US, and dealing with the consequences.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
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.
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