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Jamila Lyiscot's TED talk - 3 Ways to Speak English

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Bahamas, USA

Jamila Lyiscott is a “tri-tongued orator;” in her powerful spoken-word essay “Broken English,” she celebrates — and challenges — the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, in the classroom and with her parents. As she explores the complicated history and present-day identity that each language represents, she unpacks what it means to be “articulate.”

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Caption 2 [en]: [One of one thousand plus Ted Talks, new ideas every weekday, ted.com]
Caption 2 [en]: [One of one thousand plus Ted Talks, new ideas every weekday, ted.com]

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George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four - BBC TV Movie - Part 12

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

This rarely seen early televised version of George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four seems no less relevant today. It was made by the BBC in 1954 and features noted actors Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence. It was hugely controversial when it came out, and though it may seem tame today, it may have you thinking twice the next time you sit down at your "workstation"...

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Caption 67 [en]: Sex talks at the Youth League for the over-sixteens.
Caption 67 [en]: Sex talks at the Youth League for the over-sixteens.

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Latin Quarter - No Rope As Long As Time

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

British band Latin Quarter formed in 1983 and released six albums, the subject matter of their songs often expressing their strong political views. The title of this song "No rope as long as time" was a saying of black South Africans meaning no amount of oppression could halt their eventual freedom. The band reunited in 2011, twenty-one years after splitting up, and has since released two more albums.

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Caption 42 [en]: Though he clasps the gun and he talks of laws
Caption 42 [en]: Though he clasps the gun and he talks of laws

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Karate Kids, USA - The Little Dragons - Part 11

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

There is a lot of action in this episode: the FBI arrives at long last; meanwhile... the boys beat the 'em to the punch doing some pretty good detective work themselves. Take a look!

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Caption 26 [en]: How come that old guy that talks like that.
Caption 26 [en]: How come that old guy that talks like that.

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Seal - Crazy

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Crazy is one of the greatest hits of English soul/pop-singer Seal. Enjoy the video!

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Caption 2 [en]: he talks about the people going under
Caption 2 [en]: he talks about the people going under

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Leonard Nimoy - Talking about Mr. Spock

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

The actor Leonard Nimoy from the famed TV and film series Star Trek lets you see his “human side” in this vintage interview with Jimmy Carter.

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Caption 27 [en]: Leonard, uh, they used to say, you know, "Jimmy talks too much in class.
Caption 27 [en]: Leonard, uh, they used to say, you know, "Jimmy talks too much in class.

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Charles Moore - Sailing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Here's the second segment of Charles Moore's sobering report on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In it he draws dramatic attention to the potentially catastrophic problem posed by dumping plastic debris into our in-land waterways.

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Caption 62 [en]: TED, New TED talks each week at www.TED.com
Caption 62 [en]: TED, New TED talks each week at www.TED.com

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Charles Moore - Sailing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Capt. Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation was the first to discover the Great Pacific Garbage Patch -- an endless floating mass of plastic trash and debris. In this first of two segments, he's drawing attention to the growing, choking problem of plastic debris in our seas.

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Caption 2 [en]: [... unmissable talks...]
Caption 2 [en]: [... unmissable talks...]

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David Gallo - Underwater Astonishments - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Here in part two David Gallo shows more amazing footage of incredible undersea creatures. Enjoy!

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Caption 62 [en]: [TED, new TED talks each week at www.TED.com]
Caption 62 [en]: [TED, new TED talks each week at www.TED.com]

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Pierre Tran - Journalist for Defense News

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Pierre Tran works as a journalist for the paper Defense News in Paris, France. He tries to cover the French perspective with regard to political and industrial arms industry. Accuracy and integrity are important matters supporting him in his exciting job.

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Caption 41 [en]: The UAE has been in talks with France for at least three or four years
Caption 41 [en]: The UAE has been in talks with France for at least three or four years

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David Gallo - Underwater Astonishments - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square’s worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the ocean.

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Caption 2 [en]: [...unmissable talks...]
Caption 2 [en]: [...unmissable talks...]

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James Bond - Octopussy

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom

Released in 1983, Octopussy is another film in the long line of James Bond action movies. It stars Roger Moore. Enjoy!

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Caption 2 [en]: is the continuing mutual disarmament talks
Caption 2 [en]: is the continuing mutual disarmament talks

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PopTopic TV - Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

PopTopic TV: Until “The Kiss” at the recent Billboard Music Awards last week in Las Vegas, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have been reluctant to comment on their relationship. Back in March Gomez stopped by Z100, where she opened up about Bieber and revealed she actually relates to everyone who hates that they are together.

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Caption 1 [en]: Selena Gomez talks "Bieber love" and addresses the haters.
Caption 1 [en]: Selena Gomez talks "Bieber love" and addresses the haters.

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