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Richard Wiseman - 10 Bets You Will Always Win

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Richard Wiseman gives up some pretty funny party tricks, but best try these only on friends, a stranger in a bar may not be in the mood to get the joke!

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Caption 53 [en]: [For more quirky mind stuff, follow @RichardWiseman; www.RichardWiseman.com]
Caption 53 [en]: [For more quirky mind stuff, follow @RichardWiseman; www.RichardWiseman.com]

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Green Day - Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

American rock band Green Day released their hit song “Good Riddance” on their fifth album Nimrod in 1997. The story goes that lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong had written it years prior, but took three years to share it with band mates, and then it was a few more years before it was included on an album.

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Caption 7 [en]: So take the photographs and still frames in your mind
Caption 7 [en]: So take the photographs and still frames in your mind

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The Monty Python Channel - Flying Lessons

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

This clip from an episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus, a British comedy series that aired on the BBC from 1969 through 1974, comes from season two and just might bring some laughs!

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Caption 4 [en]: but I'm sure he won't mind if you go on in.
Caption 4 [en]: but I'm sure he won't mind if you go on in.

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Naish Kiteboarding TV - Naish DNA - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Naish Kiteboarding TV: This follows up on the Red Bull King of the Air competition winner Jesse Richmond, and the others from team Naish who participated including his brother Shawn Richmond and Jalou and Kevin Langeree. Robby Naish describes team Naish and their special DNA, that they love and live kiteboarding!

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Caption 42 [en]: And it takes a certain kind of mind to stay focused enough to...
Caption 42 [en]: And it takes a certain kind of mind to stay focused enough to...

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Royalchord - Good Times

Difficulty: Beginner

Australia

Underneath a tree in Berlin, the Australian music duo Royalchord performs an acoustic version of their song "Good Times"- exclusively for you. Enjoy!

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Caption 14 [en]: My mind is racing 'bout the things that he did to you
Caption 14 [en]: My mind is racing 'bout the things that he did to you

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Alanis Morissette - Hands Clean

Difficulty: Intermediate

Canada

Here’s the official video to Canadian recording artist and songwriter Alanis Morissette’s hit record “Hands Clean”. It’s off her fifth album “Under Rug Swept” – a common idiomatic expression that describes a human behavior that prefers that certain secrets or pasts indiscretions remain undiscovered. Enjoy!

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Caption 6 [en]: But you don't seem to mind
Caption 6 [en]: But you don't seem to mind

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Royalchord - Interview

Difficulty: Intermediate

Australia

Check out Yabla’s interview with Royalchord, the Berlin based, Australian made duo who combine folk and electronic elements in a sweet pop way.

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Caption 78 [en]: It just appears in your... in your mind somewhere
Caption 78 [en]: It just appears in your... in your mind somewhere

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Madonna - Papa Don't Preach

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

One of Madonna’s older hits Papa Don’t Preach from her True Blue Album from 1986.

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Caption 14 [en]: But I made up my mind, I'm keeping my baby, oh
Caption 14 [en]: But I made up my mind, I'm keeping my baby, oh

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Naish Kiteboarding TV - Wet Until The End - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Naish Kiteboarding TV: “Every day on the water is a good day!” These four gentlemen Pete Siracusa, Bob Street, Cyrus Monroe, and Gerry Shalhoob are not only pioneers of kitesurfing since 1999, they also take Naish’s motto serious and have the most fun on the water. Their attitude and passion for water sports is exceptional and inspirational. Sit back and enjoy their perfect daily life on Maui.

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Caption 8 [en]: Gotta' find just the kind for losin' my mind [Pete]
Caption 8 [en]: Gotta' find just the kind for losin' my mind [Pete]

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Amy Macdonald - Mr Rock & Roll

Difficulty: Intermediate

Scotland

Amy Macdonald is a Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist and recording artist with contralto vocal, the lowest classic female voice type. She rose to fame in 2007 at the age of just 20, with her debut album, This Is the Life (2007) and it’s 2nd single Mr Rock & Roll, a UK No. 12 hit.

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Caption 18 [en]: Always something on her mind
Caption 18 [en]: Always something on her mind

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Alaska Revealed - Grinding Ice

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Naish Kiteboarding TV: Kai Lenny and Kevin Langeree are on the next leg of their Alaska adventure. This time they’re jumping off of and kite-surfing in between icebergs. Come along for ride and enjoy the sights!

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Caption 41 [en]: that comes along every once in a while and blows your mind!
Caption 41 [en]: that comes along every once in a while and blows your mind!

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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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Caption 18 [en]: Work is the last thing on my mind
Caption 18 [en]: Work is the last thing on my mind

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English - Common Phrases - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Common idiomatic expressions are the subject of this first of two video clips. Listen closely and then try a few of them out. Have fun and at the same time spice up your command of English!

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Caption 20 [en]: "It totally slipped my mind!",
Caption 20 [en]: "It totally slipped my mind!",

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Tom Hanks - Forrest Gump

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Jimmy Carter about Forrest Gump: A lesser actor would have been branded by this character forever! Tom was able to move in, move on and add to his resume. Next to Billy Bob’s character in Slingblade, can you think of a more copied voice or folks trying to talk like Forrest? Pretty is as pretty does right? This guy is the best all around actor of my generation!

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Caption 60 [en]: not bad! -I'll write that down. I'll keep that in mind.
Caption 60 [en]: not bad! -I'll write that down. I'll keep that in mind.

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Mel and Kim - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

From 1987, British comedian Mel Smith and pop singer Kim Wilde perform their own version Brenda Lee's 1958 Christmas classic Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree. Enjoy!

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Caption 58 [en]: Do you mind, Melvin?
Caption 58 [en]: Do you mind, Melvin?

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