Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Man, Camille is a drag! If you don’t want to work at the bowling alley, for god’s sake, leave! There’s always work at the Post Office...
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
So what does it mean to be true to yourself? How do we know if we’re in the place that’s right for us, or if we should be seeking out a different destiny? If we can’t ask these questions in a bowling alley, then where?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
What on earth is the significance of Lane Number 2? And what’s a “hat trick”? Is your mirror lying to you? Let’s find out.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Ironically, it’s much harder for a bowler to knock down a 7-10 split on the second shot, for a spare, than it is to knock down all of the pins at once on the first shot, for a strike.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Nick is afraid to be seen failing, so he doesn’t try new things, but he’s happy with his lot. Camille is also afraid of failure, but desperately wants to take the leap, if only she can find the courage.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
How do you know when it’s finally time to pack up and move on, to just go for it? Some will encourage you, but what if you’re not ready, and fall flat on your face?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Plato is considered one of Philosophy’s greatest writers. He was able to conceive of greater realities by imagining how much poorer our perception would be if we had lived our whole life as prisoners locked in a cave.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche questioned the ability of science to explain and give meaning to our world, daring us to think critically not only about religion, but science, and knowledge itself. Learn all about his ideas in this fun video inspired by vintage video games.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
At the beginning of the classic animation A Charlie Brown Christmas, directed by Bill Melendez and based on Charles Schulz's comic strip, Charlie Brown is having doubts about the holiday season.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
In a passionate monologue, Linus explains what Christmas is really all about.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
The kids try to catch snowflakes on their tongues, and Linus once again proves to be wise beyond his years.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Charlie Brown and Linus have been instructed by Lucy to find a Christmas tree for a play they are going to put on, so they go searching for one.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
The trolley problem is a classic thought experiment in moral philosophy. Is sacrificing one life to save the lives of many others the best possible outcome?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In the movie The Knight’s Tale, Heath Ledger stars as William Thatcher, a 14th century squire who replaces his deceased employer as the competitor at a jousting competition. In this scene, he is in pursuit of a beautiful woman with a sharp tongue who won't tell him her name.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Overcome with a deep longing for his lady, and with the invaluable help of his closest confidants, William pours out his feelings for her in a heart-breaking love letter. Surely with such a gesture she will see him again, and he will remain the knight of her heart.
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