Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The film "Gattaca" takes place in a future in which society is driven by eugenics. In this clip, we see the story of Vincent's (played by Ethan Hawke) inauspicious beginnings as a naturally conceived child with a very limited life expectancy.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Maggie has just landed in Mexico, and heads straight for Tulum, a once crucial trading post for the Mayan civilization, with spectacular clifftop ruins.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
It looks like Kit will be late for school today, as a lot of strange events seem to be conspiring against him. But the worst is yet to come! When Doctor Spooky’s picnic goes wrong, he sets his robot to destroy the forest.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
This tutorial is for educators, and offers instructions for creating assignments and refining them to suit the level and schedule of your classes. If you don't know where to start, check out Yabla's recommended assignments.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Larry Underwood is a young, narcissistic pop singer who has just released his debut single "Baby, Can You Dig Your Man?" He runs up a lot of debt while living in Los Angeles and travels to New York to hide out, on the pretense of visiting his loving, but deeply disapproving mother.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In a song that defined early rock and roll, the ever flamboyant Little Richard sets the tone, with his powerful vocals over a driving, distinctive rhythm. Music would never be the same again.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
Using adjectives and adverbs, we can add detail and information to a basic sentence.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
This is a classic story for children, but adults learning English as a new language can enjoy it as well, especially with the early 20th century illustrations that accompany the story.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
This tutorial is for educators. Learn to use “Gradebook” and keep track of your students’ progress with the assignments you give them.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In the film "Gattaca," Vincent is born with an expected lifespan of 32 years, prompting his parents to use genetic selection for their next child, Anton. Anton is always stronger and faster than Vincent, although one incident makes Vincent consider that genetics may not determine everything.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Stuart Redman is forcibly held in a specialized center in Vermont, but proves immune to the virus. Harold is in love with Francis and tries to impress her with a self-written and published poem.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Ed Sheeran wrote the song "Sing" for his album x (pronounced "multiply") with help from Pharrell Williams, who also produced the song. The upbeat dance track is a departure from his usual folk rock sound and tells the story of a great night out.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Goldilocks goes into the house and sees something very inviting on the table. Let's find out what she does!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
While Frannie and her father have a heart-to-heart talk, Stu Redman is getting tired of being kept in quarantine without any information and demands to talk to someone who can explain what's going on.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
English comedian Michael MacIntyre discusses the ironies of new technology. First, he talks about Google Earth and the address most people first type in when they try it out. Then he takes on motion sensors in public restrooms.
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