Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Ric Shoots gives you an introduction to his trawler Tumbili and shows you what it looks like from the inside.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Bahamas
Bishop Stanley talks about Bimini and his life in the Bahamas. In his seventy-fourth year on the island, he remembers all the celebrities he has met and seen, among others Richard Nixon and Martin Luther King.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
New Zealand
Some New Zealand surfers talk about hanging out and surfing on the Pacific Coast of Baja, Mexico.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA New England
Check out the beautiful Shoolhouse B & B on Rhode Island and make it your next holiday destination by the ocean.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
New Zealand
Food and funk show to be a perfect match for all the talented people who work in the service industry. Don’t let the long hours and the short tips wear you out—you still can have a delicious party!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA Brooklyn
Here’s a quick visit to a butcher store in Brooklyn where you’ll see how they make good mozzarella and get tips on choosing the perfect steak. Keep in mind that the butcher's speech is very "Brooklyn," very authentic.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Invited to Shutdafunkup and Eat, Dj Moni mixes tunes from multiple and diverse influences: some Hip-Hop, Drum and Bass, House, Soul, and even Brazilian sounds, among many others. We’re glad she didn’t listen to her parents’ career advice.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Are you busy, but you want to keep your language learning going? That's what Fluency Club is all about.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
You've probably seen the Fluency Club tab on the videos page on Yabla. But what is it? Sigrid explains the idea behind it and why you might want to take advantage of it on those busiest days.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Barbara and Sigrid finish up their conversation with some considerations about watching movies in foreign languages. In particular, they speak about the advantages and disadvantages of subtitles and dubbing.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
When you are learning another language, you inevitably make mistakes. It's all part of learning, and can even help you remember how to use certain words, phrases, or grammar correctly. Barbara and Sigrid talk about mistakes they remember and never made again!
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Barbara talks about language programs called "dual immersion," student take their various classes in two different languages. She also describes her work as a copy editor.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Along with the rule of law, "due process" is an important element of U.S. constitutional law that gives anyone accused of a crime the right to defend him or herself and be judged by a fair and impartial judge or jury. There is a proper, legal way to do this, and that's called due process.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Both Sigrid and Barbara like grammar and they talk about some of their pet peeves. The also agree that grammar isn't the most important thing. Using the language to communicate is more important.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
In the United States, there are rights that allow all people who are accused of something to defend themselves: "the rule of law" and "due process of law." Right now, these rights are being challenged, and so it's important to know what they're all about.
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