Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Sigrid uses the question words "who," "what," "when," "where," "why," and "how" as she thinks out loud about her next vacation. Where will she go? How will she get there? How much will it cost?
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Lenny Kravitz started playing music at the age of three. Back then, he would play the drums on kitchen pots and pans. At this point, he’s been hailed amongst the coolest of rock and roll royalty for over thirty years. In this song, he takes the part of a night shift factory worker who just can’t wait to get out in the sun!
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
While windsurfing in South America as a 20-year-old, Justin James was attacked and severely injured by a tiger shark. His grandmother gave him a guitar for his convalescence and that's how he got his start in music. “Drinking Song” is a giddy celebration of partying through the night with friends and is featured on his Islands album.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The video starts with information about coastal geology and the evolution of birds. It includes amazing footage of white storks, wildebeest, as well as zebras in East Africa's Serengeti region.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Neil receives a phone call from his mom, who wants to know everything about his new life. She asks about his job, his new apartment, and his neighbors. Most importantly, she wants to know that he’s happy, and to tell him that she and his dad are thinking about him a lot!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
This ancient mathematical trickery posits that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise. Zeno of Elea (born c. 490 BCE) is the author of this and other paradoxes.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Sigrid packs her carry-on bag for the flight to Paris. She talks about what she needs to pack, and why.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Larry and Lisa are contestants on "What’s That Word?", a game show that will test their ability to name the opposite words to some common adjectives. Round one is competitive, and nobody leaves empty-handed… but who will get to participate in the bonus round and get a chance at a big cash prize?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Taylor Swift celebrates individuality with a catchy tune and a psychedelically colorful fantasy video. It’s a song that reminds us all that though nobody is perfect, everyone is unique and special in their own way, and that’s a great reason to feel good about ourselves!
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Lauren shows us around Brick Lane in East London. Sights include a mosque, street art, and hopping nightclubs.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ireland
This power ballad version of a song written by Prince became Sinéad’s international breakthrough hit, topping music charts around the world. Her deep emotions are clear to see in this memorable video, as she explores feelings of love and loss.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The focus of this segment is on animals of the African savanna. We get to see giraffes and elephants, the largest of the land creatures, as well as cheetahs, the fastest.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik considers open relationships. While she sees the benefits, there are certainly things she doesn’t “get” about this kind of arrangement, as she sees male and female biology clearly dictating different ideals.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
These three words are so similar, but so different! Check out this lesson, too.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom South
Anne-Marie is a successful singer and songwriter, and she believes that all the hard work, discipline, and focus learned while becoming a black belt in karate has prepared her well for her busy life. She clearly loves her teacher Jo, and her sport, in which she has won gold medals at World Championship level.
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