Central Park lies between the East and West Side of New York City, and today John is there by the frosty waters of the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. It’s a popular place for New Yorkers to go jogging, and was once featured in a movie starring Dustin Hoffman.

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.

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...

Luana and Austin get stuck in Indonesia when the borders close and their flight home from Bali is unexpectedly canceled. Austin calls the travel agency to ask for a refund, and the couple must act fast to make alternative arrangements. Luckily, they feel they can make the most of their situation.

Austin Reed does a cover of "Monster" by Meg & Dia. The song was inspired by the book, East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

What exactly is it that makes Yabla such a fun and effective language learning tool? Amy explains what she enjoys about using Yabla, and how we can gain the most from the experience.

Maggie has just landed in Mexico, and heads straight for Tulum, a once crucial trading post for the Mayan civilization, with spectacular clifftop ruins.

SINGinKA is a group that comes together to sing in a pub every month. In this video, you can hear them perform Roxette’s wistful and romantic ballad “Listen To Your Heart.”

Paul introduces us to his adorable pets: Sia, the nervous kitten, and Treasure, the elderly tortoise.

Kate visits the Grand Lake Nordic Center and shows us the equipment and technique of Nordic skiing. It may look easy, but with no chairlift in sight, it's hard work, and definitely good exercise.

A British couple talks about a music festival they have just attended in Lucca, Italy. Not only are they enthusiastic about the music, they are also impressed with the venues and their accessibility.

This tutorial explains how to use the "games" menu that comes with each video on Yabla. Use it to reinforce what you've seen and heard in the video, and work on your spelling, as well.

Hasn't everyone tried to miss a day of school by pretending to be sick? Annette reads us a humorous poem by American poet Shel Silverstein about the very subject.

Subscribers love playing Scribe, Yabla's patented dictation game. Once you've watched this brief video, you'll be playing in no time.

Luana and Austin have been traveling around Latin America. They take a break and share their interesting story with us.

Peg tells us about oil pastels, which she loves using. She then goes on to show us her workbench, with its cubbies and drawers of different kinds.

Peg Harris shows us some of her work, including several paintings of the Union Square Market in New York City.

Rachael and Maggie have some doubts about telling Julia what they saw on one of their walks. In terms of language, this segment nicely captures how often the word “really” is used in conversation.

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.