Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
Sometimes even a pro cook arrives home tired and hungry, or is feeling lazy, and they just want to cook up something quick, simple, and delicious. Chef Mike G shows us how to do this without resorting to canned ingredients. In the first of a four-part series, learn to make a mouthwatering fifteen-minute pasta dish with a fresh tomato sauce.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
The first part of this newscast provides some background information about wild horses in the United States. The population keeps growing, but is that a good thing or a bad thing? It depends on your point of view.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
The Monkees’ hit record, I’m a Believer, hit the top of charts of Billboard Magazine in 1966. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA
This episode of "Think Fast" is dedicated to the summer and the heat. Try to guess what Sigrid is describing!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
The song "Learning to Fly" is from Pink Floyd's album A Momentary Lapse of Reason. David Gilmour wrote the song, and was inspired by his experiences as a pilot.
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA
The senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell are essential in experiencing the world around us. Let's consider them one by one and learn how to use them in conversation. We start with "sight" and "hearing."
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
Nisha Vora, chef and creator of the vegan food and lifestyle website “Rainbow Plant Life," shares her top ten tips for improving your home cooking! And these tips aren't just for vegans, but really for anyone who would like to become a better cook.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
This song was written during a turbulent period of Adele's life as she navigated a divorce. She's asking for some forbearance, some kindness. She sings,"Go easy on me." Another way to say that is, "Be kind," or "Give me a bit of a break."
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA
Let's find out more about an American activity aimed at school kids: the spelling bee. What is it and how does it work?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
This short comedy film stars Steve Martin as an absurdly forgetful and absent-minded waiter. Mr. and Mrs. Cates have to tell him their order multiple times, and he still gets it completely wrong! At first, it’s hard to see why anyone would put up with this terrible service, let alone request a table in his section.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
In the first of three related lessons, we talk about the important and common word "point" as a noun in its most concrete form. We use "point" to talk about measurements, maps, numbers, and more.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
At eighteen years old, Billie Eilish is the youngest performer to ever sing the theme song for a James Bond film. She thrills us with a ballad containing all the dramatic tension that we’ve come to expect from this now classic genre.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
In order to not forget anything, Luana and Austin have made a list of the clothes and other items they need to pack. Austin reads the list while Luana gathers the items, and then they discuss their strategy for getting to the airport on time.
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA
This famous fairy tale is far removed from modern life, but lessons can be learned from it nonetheless. Stories like these are great for practicing regular and irregular verbs.
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA
What a time to be learning English! Things are happening quickly in the United States and history is being made right now, so don't miss out on the words and expressions you need to know.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
The High Line is an elevated park in the heart of Manhattan, which is enjoyed by New Yorkers and tourists alike. Learn about its fascinating history in this video.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Nursery rhymes are for children. The rhyme about Humpty Dumpty, however, is so famous that it's been used in literary and cinematic contexts as well.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
This video is about navigating around the Yabla player and everything you need to know to watch and listen at your own speed and with your own subtitle preferences.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Canada, Jamaica, USA
Brothers Dudley and Chris had the honor of being part of the first ever Jamaican bobsled team, competing at the nineteen eighty-eight Winter Olympics. We hear the true story of how this unlikely team came into existence, and how Chris went from being a spectator to an Olympic competitor with less than a week’s training.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Annette explains how to ask for help, or for someone to lend a hand, in different contexts. She teaches us the best phrases for everyday situations, and how to soften our language to keep requests polite and casual.
Difficulty:
Newbie
Canada, Japan, USA
This video focuses on the verb "to be," with useful phrases for when you first meet people or are asked for your personal information. The second part of the video has an amusing skit, which may not be that funny if you're the sick person in the hospital emergency room.
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA South
In this beginner-level video, Luana teaches us about plants. She talks about the functions of the various parts of a plant, and offers tips on watering plants that grow indoors and outdoors.
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA
These three words are so similar, but so different! Check out this lesson, too.
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