Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
In this well-known and well-loved loved fairy tale, Rapunzel’s poor parents are forced to give her away as a baby to a wicked witch. When the child grows into a beautiful young woman, the witch hides her away in a tall tower in the woods. Will she ever be rescued from her lonely fate?
Difficulty: Beginner
Sweden
Tove Lo has been called "Sweden's darkest pop export" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Her hit song "Habits (Stay High)" propelled her to fame with its catchy melody and raw, vulnerable lyrics.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Australia, United Kingdom
You might have thought that “rock, paper, scissors” was a game of sheer chance, but scientists have shown that people play with a “predictable irrationality,” and that there are strategies that can help you to win.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
“Alone, Pt. II” is a song by producer and DJ Alan Walker that features vocals by Ava Max. It reminds us that when times get tough, we can rely on those special people who understand us and share our experiences. They are the ones who will be there with us through the highs and the lows.
Difficulty: Intermediate
South Africa
Comedian Trevor Noah, who now hosts the Daily Show, compares the differences between England and Africa when it comes to obeying traffic lights. In particular, he doesn't understand why people in England are so obsessed with pressing the button in order to get the "walk" signal.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Things are calmer now in the Alps than two and a half million years ago, when the collision of two great continental plates forced them skywards. But even the splendid summer flowers, which bloom briefly in the high pastures, must be able to withstand a sudden outbreak of winter, cold mountain winds and a flurry of snow.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
In late summer, the ibex are feeding in the high pastures, preparing for the winter ahead. The young males jostle and clash horns, testing their strength in a series of energetic show fights. As night falls, we catch glimpses of the powerful red deer, and Biker the eagle takes flight in an effort to coax her chick into the air.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
After their tour was cancelled, the Rolling Stones released "Living in a Ghost Town" as an independent single due to its current relevance during the recent lockdown in the United Kingdom due to COVID-19.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Down at the jail, Nick is trying to take care of the guys who are locked up, even though they are mocking him cruelly. The doctor shows up, gives him some bad news, and makes a suggestion that Nick finds surprising.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
Enchanted by Rapunzel’s singing, the prince climbs the tower to meet her. They make plans to escape together, so they can be married and live happily ever after. But when the wicked witch learns of the prince’s visits, she flies into a vengeful rage.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Biker’s chick is strong enough, but lacks the courage to fly the nest. She must use food to tempt it into flight. The nest will then be empty, and other species can make use of its strength and secure position to raise their broods.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
As the situation in New York becomes increasingly chaotic, Larry goes to his mother's house to find her extremely ill.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
As the situation worsens, officials at the CDC repent and Nick is forced to kill in self-defense.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sheldon and Amy film their first episode of "Fun with Flags," a show about "the dynamic world of vexillology." However, they keep getting interrupted by Sheldon's roommate Leonard.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
The witch surprises the prince and he falls from the tower. Fortunate to have survived but blinded, he wanders the forest, living on wild plants and fruits, until one day he arrives at the desert where Rapunzel was banished, and hears her voice once more…
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Chris Isaak tells the story behind shooting the iconic 1989 music video for "Wicked Game," which featured supermodel Helena Christensen. The on-screen chemistry between the two of them has made many people wonder if they were romantically involved in real life, but Isaak says it was the combination of Christensen's excellent acting and the skill of photographer/director Herb Ritts that made the video come alive.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Eagle expert Andreas Mayrhofer climbs down to the empty eagle nest, where he will collect evidence of the eagles’ diet and habits. Autumn has arrived, spreading its mellow colors across the Alps. But this is no time to relax, and the eagles’ prey must be ever watchful. An escaped rabbit catches the eye of a hungry eagle.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA New York
We have a look inside the story of The Ugly Duckling to see how the verbs work. First on the list is the past continuous tense.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
"High Hopes" is a single from Panic! at the Disco's sixth studio album Pray for the Wicked. Its hopeful message is expressed with crisp, soaring vocals and a punchy horn section.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The charming Natalie Merchant of the American rock band 10,000 Maniacs sings the song “Like the Weather,” which honestly and clearly reflects on a sad mood.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sheldon’s friend actor Will Wheaton agrees to be a special guest on the show. But for Sheldon's girlfriend Amy, who is the director, Will can’t seem to do anything right. She criticizes his acting, leaving Sheldon in an uncomfortable situation.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
A century ago, the golden eagle was a rare sight in the Alps and was on the verge of extinction. Nowadays, this bird of prey is better understood and protected and there are some one hundred and fifty birds just in the Karwendal and Northern Tyrol. Our young eagle makes his first kill, and soon his life will change as he must seek out his own hunting territory, alone in this mountain paradise.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Sigrid looks at the regular and irregular verbs in part one of her rendition of The Ugly Duckling. As you listen, you can pause whenever necessary in order to practice the pronunciation of the conjugated verbs.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Booking a room by phone in a new language can be a challenge. This video will show you some typical questions you'll be asked, and how you can answer them.
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