Actor Caralie Balcom from New York teaches us letters and numbers and sings the alphabet song at the top of the Empire State Building.

The official video of Peter Gabriel ’s song “Games Without Frontiers”.

A song in honor of the Soccer World Cup 2010.

Nelson Mandela invites the world to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

This video advises you on how to use the subway in New York. It is easy to follow and for this reason very suitable for beginners!

Outtake from the Film “Tommy,” directed by Ken Russell, featuring Roger Daltrey singing The Who song “I’m Free.”

Barbara and Sigrid finish up their conversation with some considerations about watching movies in foreign languages. In particular, they speak about the advantages and disadvantages of subtitles and dubbing.

When you are learning another language, you inevitably make mistakes. It's all part of learning, and can even help you remember how to use certain words, phrases, or grammar correctly. Barbara and Sigrid talk about mistakes they remember and never made again!

Katie Melua gives a shining performance at London’s famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club that is mellow, ethereal, and in many ways “Better Than A Dream.”

Barbara talks about language programs called "dual immersion," student take their various classes in two different languages. She also describes her work as a copy editor.

Along with the rule of law, "due process" is an important element of U.S. constitutional law that gives anyone accused of a crime the right to defend him or herself and be judged by a fair and impartial judge or jury. There is a proper, legal way to do this, and that's called due process.

Both Sigrid and Barbara like grammar and they talk about some of their pet peeves. The also agree that grammar isn't the most important thing. Using the language to communicate is more important.

In the United States, there are rights that allow all people who are accused of something to defend themselves: "the rule of law" and "due process of law." Right now, these rights are being challenged, and so it's important to know what they're all about.

Sigrid talks about The Cloisters, a unique museum of medieval European art in New York City.

Jasmin spends a good deal of her time studying in front of a screen, so when she gets away from her work, she likes to relax by connecting with friends and with nature.