Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Native New Yorker John S. tells us about a work of art that awaits travellers at one New York Subway station.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
John talks about the importance of the city park, no matter how small, in the modern world. He enjoys the open space, fresh air, and sun on his face. He also likes the changing seasons, which mark the passing of time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Central Park lies between the East and West Side of New York City, and today John is there by the frosty waters of the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. It’s a popular place for New Yorkers to go jogging, and was once featured in a movie starring Dustin Hoffman.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In Central Park, John finds himself next to a sculpture of the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, author of some of the world’s best loved stories, including "The Ugly Duckling."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
John visits the Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Manhattan's Central Park, where he ponders the meaning of Lewis Carroll’s curious and imaginative literary work.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the middle of Manhattan, there is an ancient Egyptian monument with carved hieroglyphics. John informs us of its vital statistics and lasting significance.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the United States, the name John Wayne has become synonymous with a notion of rugged masculinity. His portrayal of Davy Crockett in The Alamo (1960) is one reason why.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Actor Johnny Depp discusses his role and working with director Tim Burton in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
“Sucker” is the hit single from Jonas Brothers’ album Happiness Begins. It’s their first new music together in five years, and has already been hugely successful. The luxurious video features each of the brothers’ wives, and was filmed in an English country mansion, which was in fact the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the First!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The Jonas Brothers have reunited! "Only Human" is a reggae-pop song that features a groovy bass, brass and percussive cadence. The music video is shot to look like a concert filmed with a camcorder in the 1980s.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
This "catchy, toe-tapping" song is a sort of love song, while the music video recreates a few movie scenes from the late seventies and eighties, such as Risky Business and Grease. The video also features Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
From their brand new studio release, simply titled The Album, American pop rock band The Jonas Brothers are taking us higher with this single “Wings," a celebration of a love that elevates and gives new meaning.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Jordin Sparks performs “The Cure” at the Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala with images from the most recent hearing mission trips around the world.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
"Issues" is the very personal debut single by American singer and songwriter Julia Michaels, recorded for her extended play, Nervous System. The song received a Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Jump for Opportunity: event hosted by Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO). On Feb. 19, 2011, 29 young professionals and entrepreneurs jumped out of a plane at 18,000 feet in Orlando, Fla. to raise money and awareness for Opportunity International’s microfinance initiatives in Tanzania.
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