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They Might Be Giants - The Seven Days of the Week

Difficulty: Newbie

United Kingdom

Learn and practice the days of the week in English with this fun kids’ video from the American alternative band They Might Be Giants’ album Here Come the 123s!

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Pixie Lott - Learn the 'Pixie Hand Clap'

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

English singer-songwriter, dancer and actress Pixie Lott teaches us her patented hand-clap and sings parts of her debut single “Mama Do.” Enjoy!

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Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Kaiser Chiefs is an English indie rock band from Leeds in West Yorkshire. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs and won 3 Brit Awards in 2006. Enjoy their hit "Ruby," the lead single from their second album "Yours Truly, Angry Mob."

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Groucho Marx - You Bet Your Life - Part 5

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

In this last segment of You Bet Your Life with host Groucho Marx, watch the contestants compete for prize money. How do you think they'll do? Do you think they'll win? Watch and discover the outcome. Notice, in particular, Marianna, who is not a native English speaker. Are you surprised at her performance?

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David Haye - Video Blog June 2011

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

In this clip the English professional boxer David Haye talks about his much anticipated title fight with Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg, Germany.

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Dare Jessie J - London - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

Jessie J, English singer and songwriter, dressed up as a… gorilla, right in the middle of Trafalgar Square? Don’t miss this dare!

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Lydia Explains - Weekdays, Seasons and Months - Part 1

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

Lydia teaches us the weekdays, the seasons and the months in English. Listen closely!

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INXS - Mediate

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Australia

Enjoy the song “Mediate” by Australian pop band INXS and refresh your English vocabulary at the same time.

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The US East Coast - Florida, the sunshine state - Part 12

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Carl Halbirt is an archaeologist, and he couldn’t be happier with where he’s living. As he says, “St. Augustine is an archaeological gold mine.” But it’s not really treasure he’s after—a shard of pottery is a thrilling find if he can link it to the first European settlers to colonize the USA.

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Caption 46 [en]: [Colour Grading, CGI, Producer English Version, Producers]
Caption 46 [en]: [Colour Grading, CGI, Producer English Version, Producers]

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 8

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.

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Caption 6 [en]: with English subtitles
Caption 6 [en]: with English subtitles

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 7

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!

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Caption 14 [en]: and you understand the word "special" in English.
Caption 14 [en]: and you understand the word "special" in English.

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 6

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.

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Caption 9 [en]: And part of the day they learn in English
Caption 9 [en]: And part of the day they learn in English

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 5

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.

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Caption 20 [en]: But speaking as a native English speaker,
Caption 20 [en]: But speaking as a native English speaker,

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about her studies and other experiences that led to her career as a French teacher. Immersion played a crucial role for both sisters in learning new languages.

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Caption 32 [en]: and teach English conversation classes.
Caption 32 [en]: and teach English conversation classes.

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara is a retired French teacher who happens to be Sigrid's sister. The two have a conversation about language in general and about how Barbara became interested in the career path she followed.

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Caption 5 [en]: I do videos about English.
Caption 5 [en]: I do videos about English.

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