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Traveling with Sigrid - Exploring Long Island, NY and Princeton, NJ - Part 15

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

This last part about the D&R canal talks about the special bridges that were needed to cross the canal and who had to take care of them. And if you're wondering if the canal is still in use, Sigrid answers that question. There's a special tribute at the end of the video for which you might want this link.

Traveling with Annette - Life on a Narrowboat

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Annette welcomes us aboard her narrowboat home for a taste of a uniquely peaceful lifestyle that consists of navigating canals in the heart of the beautiful English countryside.

Spotlight - The Spelling Bee - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Newbie Newbie

USA

Sigrid explains how a spelling bee normally proceeds. There are fixed rules and there are options.

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Meet Joe - Ski Adventure

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Joe and his family head to the mountains on a ski adventure. When they arrive, Joe doesn’t pay any attention to the rules at the ski resort, or the hotel pool! He soon ends up in hot water, and once again his poor family suffers the consequences...
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Caption 10 [en]: The ski instructor goes through the rules for safe skiing at the resort,
Caption 10 [en]: The ski instructor goes through the rules for safe skiing at the resort,

Sigrid explains - Traffic - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Newbie Newbie

USA

When we talk about traffic, it's not only about cars and trucks. We can talk about people on bicycles or on foot, too. They have some special rules to follow, especially in the city.
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Caption 36 [en]: and there are rules to follow, just like for cars.
Caption 36 [en]: and there are rules to follow, just like for cars.

Slow News with Sigrid - Pregnant Orcas

Difficulty: difficulty - Newbie Newbie

USA

In the Pacific Northwest, three orcas are pregnant. How do we know that and why is it important?
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Caption 30 [en]: for boaters to follow the rules to keep the orcas safe.
Caption 30 [en]: for boaters to follow the rules to keep the orcas safe.

Traveling with Annette - Deadwood

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Annette talks about the Wild West, and takes us to a famous gold mining town in South Dakota that was an important part of United States history.
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Caption 25 [en]: The town of Deadwood quickly became legendary for playing by its own rules.
Caption 25 [en]: The town of Deadwood quickly became legendary for playing by its own rules.

Sigrid explains - Noun Phrases in the News

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner 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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Caption 27 [en]: For example, a king or queen rules a country.
Caption 27 [en]: For example, a king or queen rules a country.

Talking about language - How we learn - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner 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.
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Caption 3 [en]: I like to... uh... figure out the grammar using my rules.
Caption 3 [en]: I like to... uh... figure out the grammar using my rules.

Meet Joe - Boat Excursion

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Meet Joe, a great parent who’s worked hard to bring his family to Grand Lake on vacation. If only he could take on board some simple instructions, their boat excursion might be a less costly and more enjoyable experience!
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Caption 7 [en]: The friendly dock attendant goes through the rules
Caption 7 [en]: The friendly dock attendant goes through the rules

Holidays and Seasons with Sigrid - Memorial Day and Labor Day - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

What do people traditionally do on Memorial Day and Labor Day? Let's find out.
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Caption 27 [en]: and we don't follow the rules so much anymore,
Caption 27 [en]: and we don't follow the rules so much anymore,

Spotlight - The European Union - NATO - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Newbie Newbie

USA

Let's have a look at which countries are members of the European Union and where they are on the map.
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Caption 40 [en]: what the rules are.
Caption 40 [en]: what the rules are.

Parts of Speech - Adjectives - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Newbie Newbie

USA

Sigrid looks at the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives that have a "Y" or an "E" at the end, and also some that don't follow any pattern at all!
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Caption 50 [en]: Now let's look at some adjectives that don't follow the rules at all.
Caption 50 [en]: Now let's look at some adjectives that don't follow the rules at all.

Parts of Speech - None, Something, Anything, Nothing

Difficulty: difficulty - Newbie Newbie

USA

"None," "something," "anything," and "nothing" can be used as pronouns. Sigrid explains how these words work.
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Caption 38 [en]: "Something" follows the same rules as "some."
Caption 38 [en]: "Something" follows the same rules as "some."

Holidays and Seasons with Sigrid - Easter - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Sigrid explains the religious significance of Easter and the various days of Lent. Why do people observe Good Friday, or celebrate Mardi Gras? Find out in this video.
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Caption 14 [en]: The rules have changed over the centuries
Caption 14 [en]: The rules have changed over the centuries
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