Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Even if you're not the biggest fan of school, you've got to admit it's better than the historical schools depicted in this series! They certainly had some questionable moral codes and weird punishments...
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Not long ago, in Welsh schools, the pupils weren’t allowed to speak their native language, Welsh! There was no choice but to learn English. In the Victorian classroom, learning is dull and repetitive, but today’s lesson is not going exactly as the teacher has planned.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
After Victoria became Queen, English children’s names became really weird. A girl called Never… a boy called Toilet… For one poor teacher, taking the class register is almost impossible!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Some of the schools in Georgian England were very rough places! In this video, a prospective pupil and his parents get caught up in a full-scale schoolboy rebellion while on a tour with the headmaster. They even encounter flying masonry and gunfire!
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
“Family” from French DJ David Guetta is about the virtue of those close friends who are always there for you when you need them. Featuring US pop star Bebe Rexha and rap verses from hip hop stars Ty Dolla Sign and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, the song includes some slang and informal English that you probably won’t find in a textbook!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
President Barack Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, spoke from the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, where he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and put forth his commitment to a peaceful transition of power.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
44th president of the United States Barack Obama speaks about his understanding of American democracy following the election of Donald Trump.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
Enjoy this animated version of the classic tale of Cinderella, wonderfully narrated by Alexander Pointer.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
In the second part of the fairy tale, Cinderella goes to the palace and dances with the prince. At midnight when the clock strikes 12, she runs back home losing one of her glass shoes. The prince looks for her everywhere, until he finds the mysterious lady. Her foot fits the glass shoe perfectly. The prince and Cinderella fall madly in love with each other and live happily ever after.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France, USA
This is the trailer for Quentin Tarantino's indy noir masterpiece that made him one of America's most respected filmmakers, made stars of Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson, and revived John Travolta's sagging career. The film combines the stories of four groups of hoods in Los Angeles.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
A British couple talks about a music festival they have just attended in Lucca, Italy. Not only are they enthusiastic about the music, they are also impressed with the venues and their accessibility.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
They met on Saturday night, and exchanged messages the next day… so why hasn't he called her to make arrangements? After three days, our friend is still expecting a call and getting very nervous about it!
Difficulty:
Beginner
Canada
Great pop song by singer Carly Rae Jepsen. Make sure you watch this one till the end!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
The BBC looks at a new and innovative renewable energy invention, Kite Power Solutions. It is estimated that 30 kites could provide electricity for 75,000 homes.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
"Am I Wrong" is a song by the Norwegian musical duo Nico & Vinz about thinking out of the box and believing in dreams.
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