Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The woodpeckers have cleverly used a pine tree to hide the acorns they collect, and are very good at working together. They must simultaneously keep a lookout for predators and guard their wealth from other animals keen to pilfer an easy meal!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
One of the rarest birds in the world, and the largest in the Americas, the California condor soars majestically over the canyon. A growing herd of bison roams the north rim, but their presence in the park is ruffling some feathers!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada
Canadian singer Michael Bublé warms our hearts with a wonderfully smooth rendition of this Christmas classic. Written in nineteen fifty-one by Meredith Wilson, the song has been recorded by many artists, and you are almost guaranteed to hear it somewhere in the run up to Christmas!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
First released back in 1979, this single from ex-Beatle Paul McCartney continues to be widely played at Christmastime. In fact, it was once estimated that he makes $400,000 per year from the royalties!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Stacey Solomon plays a spectacular game against the Governess on the British game show "The Chase," winning a staggering £60,000.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada
Dutch DJ and music producer Tiësto was once voted the best DJ of all time. Here he collaborates with up-and-coming Canadian singer Tate McRae to bring us a fresh, grooving dance tune.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The weather’s good, and our student heads outside to study. Cafés and coffee shops are places to work, as well as to hang out and enjoy time with friends. We learn that it's important to her to take physical wellbeing very seriously as well, with several gym workouts every week. At the end of the long college day, there’s a gentle wind down before bedtime.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
With the dazzling sparkle of Christmas around us, Katy Perry invites us to think of the important things that money can’t buy... such as love!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Join Karine as she goes behind the scenes at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions and alma mater to kings and presidents.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
In this British gameshow, the contestants need to stay ahead of the "chaser," who is also answering the questions. Now, Stacey needs one more correct answer to stay ahead of the Governess and win the prize money!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
When battle is done, the exhausted bighorns make their way to the canyon rim. But they must be wary, as the canyon is also home to large predators, and a fierce mountain lion is on the prowl. The awe-inspiring vastness of the Grand Canyon attracts numerous tourists, but many will go no further than the lookout points due to the challenging terrain.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sigrid goes on a hike, sees some edible greens, and decides to go back with the right equipment. As you will see, foraging is her idea of fun.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Gaby Moreno performs "The Immigrants" with Metropolis Ensemble and LADAMA live at Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall. The concert, which was part of the Ecstatic Music series, celebrated the release of ¡Spangled!, Moreno's album with Van Dyke Parks.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
There has been a mixed response to the new legal pathway that allows some Venezuelan migrants to enter the United States, while expediting the expulsion of others. Along with some praise and some criticism, there are calls for the new program to be extended to help migrants from other nearby nations.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
After a little early study, our Harvard student skips breakfast and heads out to her first class. It’s a busy life of classes, homework, and dining hall meals, but she still finds time to socialize and even work a part-time job.
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