Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Why is it in English that eggplant has no egg in it, nor is there any ham in hamburger? Similarly, quicksand isn't quick at all and pineapple contains neither bits of pine nor apple? In this clip, Lauren has fun with her native language and points out a few of its amusing quirks and contradictions. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In this brief interview, probably from late 90’s, Jimmy Carter asks American actor Cameron Diaz about her career in general and, more specifically, about her recent releases There’s Something about Mary and Very Bad Things. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
New Zealand
Here’s another clip from down under, a second video from Kiwi comedy duo Flight of the Conchords. Released in 2009 of their album “I Told You I Was Freaky”, this cut is entitled Tears of a Rapper Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Julia has landed the job in the marketing department and today's her first day at work. Jonathan welcomes her on board and helps her get oriented to her new workplace.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Naish Kiteboarding TV Robby Naish joins Kai Lenny and Kevin Langeree on their kite trip in Alaska. Back on land the search for wind and waves continues and they found not only awesome freestyle conditions but also another unique kiting playground, the endless wave of the bore tide. Come along for the ride and watch it!
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Yabla's own Lauren presents several helpful expressions for describing the weather. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
An interview with Depeche Mode. It’s not the kind of interview you see habitually!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In this second episode of “Triple D” from Roy, Utah, Guy Fieri samples the goods and concludes his interview with the dedicated staff and loyal customers from the Burger Bar. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Back at home, Julia is wondering if her job interview will ultimately prove to have been a success. Impatiently she is waiting for an answer when suddenly the phone starts to ring...
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ireland
Susi Mai and her crew are taking us on a roadtrip through Ireland. Guinness, sheep and... kiteboarding!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Enjoy the great music of The Hooters with their live performance of Karla With A K.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Here’s another fun clip from the American alternative band They Might Be Giants’ Grammy award winning children’s album Here Come the 123s!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Hoping to land her first real job, Julia interviews for a position in marketing. In this clip, she makes her best case for why she's an excellent candidate for the position. See and judge for yourself how she does. Note in particular, her response to a 'low-ball' starting salary, despite her outstanding qualifications.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
One of Madonna’s older hits Papa Don’t Preach from her True Blue Album from 1986.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
If you thought the characters playing the German avant-garde artists in the Cohn Brothers' film The Big Lebowski spoke goofy English, just get a load of this interviewer's bloopers! This is the second part of the interview with some of the actors at the premiere of the action movie Fast & Furious 5 in Cologne, Germany. Mach schnell!
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