Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
A swirling sea of plastic bags, bottles and other debris, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, is an ecological disaster. This clip will not only inform and chagrin, but hopefully, shock and mobilize the viewer to take action to preserve our endangered oceans.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Have you ever wondered why English seems to have roots in so many different languages? Here is a look at what words the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings brought to the English language.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
The British Empire spread across the world starting in the late sixteenth century, bringing back many new words and phrases that were introduced into the English language.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
The rock group The Hooters from Philadelphia achieved their first major commercial success with their album Nervous Night and this single "Day by Day". Released in 1985, the record even went double platinum in the USA. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
"And We Danced" is a song by the American rock band The Hooters, released as the first single from their second album, Nervous Night. The song was released in 1985 and became the band's first major hit. It remains one of the songs most associated with the band.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Do you know your Turner from your Warhol? If not, don't worry, London is the perfect place to explore the art world through its wealth of museums. Watch and share Marcus's London story and let him take you on a journey of discovery. This Tate Modern curator is just one of the passionate staff waiting to introduce you to the people and ideas housed within the walls of the imposing former power station. Directly opposite St Paul's Cathedral across the Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern sits on the South Bank among one of the most vibrant new parts of the city.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
This hilarious sketch making fun of the art world (Jeff Koons'"Balloon Dog" sculpture as an actual balloon dog) is unfortunately all too accurate. Written and created by Chelsea gallerist and comedian Jim Kempner, it is part of the web series The Madness of Art. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Listen to this great 60ies hit by The Mamas & The Papas.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
The Monty Python lads strike again in a brilliant sketch lampooning job interviews and bartering. The next time you are asked what you expect for wages at a job interview, keep this sketch in mind!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
From the Monty Python film The Meaning of Life: In heaven, a bright Las Vegas style hotel where every day is Christmas, Graham Chapman plays a cheesy lounge singer resembling Wayne Newton and in this clip he performs the song “Christmas in Heaven.”
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
From Monty Python's 1979 film Life of Brian, a religious satire that drew much controversy in its time.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Enjoy this episode from The Three Stooges, a long-running American slap-stick comedy act that appeared on vaudeville, television and the silver screen. Along with baseball and apple pie, it's a small slice of Americana!
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
They can flow like a liquid and bounce back like a solid. Masses of fire ants show a duality that intrigues physicists.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Jamaica
Meet Leford Green, an up and coming hurdler who represented Jamaica at the 2012 London Olympics as a member of their highly successful track and field team.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Meet Maria Michta, a member of the United States' Olympic track and field team at the Summer Games in London. Enjoy!
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