Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Strict water restrictions come into force for millions of people in California as the US west coast continues to experience a crippling drought.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Here is some news about lunar soil, NATO membership, and the Eurovision Song Contest.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Kids in America” was the debut single for British singer Kim Wilde. Catching the mood and the imagination, this pop masterpiece defines the style and attitude of the early 1980s.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Abi decides that a picnic in the park will be a great way to spend time with her friends, but first she needs to prepare the sandwiches. Follow Abi through the process and learn a lot of English food vocabulary along the way!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Australia, USA
Actress and comedian Rebel Wilson stars in Senior Year, a film about a woman who has an accident during high school, and wakes up twenty years later with a desire to finish her degree. Of course, she finds that much has changed in the meantime!
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The two little brothers Piggeldy and Frederick go for another walk in the fields. Today Piggeldy wants to know what sayings are.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Things are going so well for Colbie Caillat that she's ready to say "I do." This light and breezy single is from the American singer's album All of You.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The summer before college, Auden meets the mysterious Eli, a fellow insomniac. While the seaside town of Colby sleeps, the two embark on a nightly quest to help Auden experience the fun, carefree teen life she never knew she wanted.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Inductees Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of The Beatles perform "With A Little Help From My Friends" with special guests at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Today, we learn the difference between what we “can” do and what we “have to” do. We meet poor Herbert, who is sad that nobody can go to his party. Steve, on the other hand, finds it impossible to make plans with his friends, but is also quite inflexible himself.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Golden Brown" is one of the most famous hits from English rock group the Stranglers, noted for its unusual use of the harpsichord and lyrics about heroin usage.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The second amendment to the U.S. Constitution has to do with the right to bear arms. Whether there should be restrictions or not is a current point of contention between Republicans and Democrats.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
English singer Billy Idol is known for his rock anthems such as "White Wedding," but this ballad from his album Rebel Yell is also one of his greatest hits.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen calls for government action and full transparency as she rejects Facebook’s claim that privacy issues prevent it from sharing research data.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
The "metaverse" is the latest buzzword in technology and business. But do you know what it means?
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