Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In the summer, the denizens of Olympia National Park feed in the lush alpine meadows, while a mother bear and her cubs forage for food along the shore. Tasty and nutritious crabs make a perfect snack, even in their shells!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
While the male bear is distracted by harbor seals, the cubs make their escape. Out at sea, the seals are safe from bears, but not from killer whales. Just to the north of the park lies a deep underwater canyon that can only be explored by submarine. It’s a birthing place for sharks, and a world of rarely glimpsed marine life.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In springtime, the sheer cliffs along the wild coastline of the park have become home to the common murre, a bird that comes to land only to breed. The eagles, further along in their nesting process, have a rapidly growing eaglet in need of constant nourishment, and, unfortunately, the murre colony makes easy pickings for them.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
A fledgling bald eagle is the fastest-growing young bird in North America, yet it faces a challenging journey to maturity and acquiring its iconic adult plumage. As autumn storms arrive, king salmon migrate to river mouths and their freshwater spawning grounds, while resident orca pods expertly hunt them for a nutritious meal.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
The king salmon swim upstream to spawn and complete their lifecycle, also providing a meal for a dipper. On the hillside, it’s the elks’ breeding season, and a black bear fattens up on berries before winter closes in across this magnificently diverse landscape.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Rachel's English: For some people, "s" and "sh" sound the same. As Rachel explains, the positions for these two sounds are quite different. Learn the difference in tongue and lip position, and practice with minimal pairs.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Mike Myers, dressed in a proper kilt, introduces Sean Connery at the American Film Institute's 34th Life Achievement Award: A Salute to Sean Connery.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Mike Myers concludes his comedic yet personal and moving tribute to actor Sean Connery on the night he receives a lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Have you ever wondered what the rules of American Football are? Here's a quick guide.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
The song "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" is from Scottish singer Amy Macdonald's album "A Curious Thing."
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Scotland
Amy Macdonald is a Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist and recording artist with contralto vocal, the lowest classic female voice type. She rose to fame in 2007 at the age of just 20, with her debut album, This Is the Life (2007) and it’s 2nd single Mr Rock & Roll, a UK No. 12 hit.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Scotland
Amy Macdonald performs her first single “Poison Prince” from her debut album, which was written as an ode to artist Pete Doherty.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
Enjoy this mix of Amy Winehouse songs, which shows her musical ability and the diversity of her sound.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
"Back to Black" is the title track on Amy Winehouse's second album, which propelled her to fame.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
American finance student Jack Thomas tells about his life in London.
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