Difficulty: Beginner
USA
After a big storm, Ralph and his group find a very welcome banana plant. They search for wood to build a fire in the hopes of being spotted and rescued, while Jack's group is out hunting for boar and iguana.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ireland
Listen to U2's “You're the Best Thing about Me.” Rolling Stone magazine defines the song as “a joyous ear-worm about romantic dissatisfaction.” The video is set in New York City. The opening and closing lines of the video come from “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus, a sonnet written to raise funds for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
"W" is a consonant, but it is very vowel-like and is considered a "semi-vowel." "W" is featured in plenty of important words, and it combines with other letters to make some new sounds.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In this ad for Nespresso, shot on Lake Como, Jack Black is trying to outdo George Clooney in winning the attractions of a passing female, with some variations on the famous line, "what else?"
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The gravity of the situation is clear – and yes, it’s going to hurt. But what are a few broken bones when the alternative is plummeting to your doom? Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher in the world, suggests we learn to laugh in the face of adversity with their How to Survive Anything series, of which this video is an episode.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Stephen King explains his distaste for Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of his novel "The Shining." Excerpt from TCM's documentary, A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
"I Miss You" is a breakup song by British electronic music group Clean Bandit, featuring vocals from American singer and songwriter Julia Michaels. It was written by Jack Patterson, Grace Chatto, and Julia Michaels.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Jack and his group hear strange monster-like sounds coming from a cave. Ralph is skeptical about there being any monster, but some of his followers defect and go over to Jack's camp.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Lonely Together" is a song by Swedish DJ Avicii, featuring British singer Rita Ora. The song is about heartbreak, facing the facts, but also an attempt to feel better through companionship, feeling a bit less lonely.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
"X" is a special letter in that we often use it by itself. It's useful in a lot of situations. In the middle of a word, however, it can be pronounced in a few different ways.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Do you want to prepare for that big job interview? If so, take a look. Gabrielle offers some valuable information and a few helpful hints.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Halle Berry talks to Jimmy about her taking a break from dating and about Bulworth, a movie she made with Warren Beatty. The movie is an American political comedy about a politician telling the truth about racial and social inequality in the US, and dealing with the consequences.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Katie Melua accompanies herself on the guitar in a performance of "Fields of Gold", a simple, nostalgic song made famous by Sting, who wrote it and originally recorded it.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
A Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Toonces, a cat who can drive—somewhat. Actors Steve Martin and Victoria Jackson play his owners, and send him off to take the driving test. Kevin Nealon plays the unfortunate official at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Ellis Island, the U.S. gateway to immigration from distant lands, has been reopened to visitors, following significant damage from Hurricane Sandy. A visit there, and to the nearby Statue of Liberty, can be emotional, even for those born in the U.S.
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