Douglas Adams was a writer and author best known for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Sadly, he died of a massive heart attack in 2001 at the young age of 49. Each year, fans of his work celebrate the 25th of May (or “Towel Day”) as a tribute to the author.

Abi needs to make some space on her untidy desk. We accompany her through the organizing process, and learn all sorts of vocabulary along the way.

Abi decides that a picnic in the park will be a great way to spend time with her friends, but first she needs to prepare the sandwiches. Follow Abi through the process and learn a lot of English food vocabulary along the way!

Abi carefully packs her picnic basket with food and utensils, and is off to the park to set everything up for today’s elegant picnic!

Abi takes us through possible creative uses of different types of paper, which she has learned about through her experience as a filmmaker.

Abi reflects on the year that has passed and looks forward to the new one. She gives some great advice on how to make those New Year’s resolutions stick, at least for a little longer than usual!

Abi has a new favorite hobby! And she’s keen to share with us what she’s learned, so grab a sheet of paper and be ready to fold a classic origami design!

Abi tells us a little about the history of the origami paper crane, from its significance in Japanese culture to her own personal contact with this powerful modern symbol of hope and goodwill.

Abi has found a special dictionary that she hopes will help her friend learn lots of new vocabulary. Picture dictionaries are not ordered alphabetically, but instead organized by theme.

Abi opens her picture dictionary and introduces us to some useful vocabulary pertaining to houses. In particular, she focuses on the outside areas surrounding the house and various tools.

Abi reads extracts from a version of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous Christmas poem, popularly known by its first line “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” about a father who witnesses the visit of Santa Claus on one magical Christmas Eve.

Australian rockers AC/DC perform their classic heavy metal anthem "Highway to Hell" in Argentina to a crowd of sixty thousand fans.

There’s a lot of variation in the way native English speakers pronounce words, and some variety in vocabulary too! In this video, speakers from England, the US, and Australia compare and contrast their accents and vocabulary.

Adam Sandler, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Kevin James, and Josh Gaad discuss their strangest video game experiences while promoting their new film 'Pixels'!

British singer Adele won two prizes at the 2009 Grammy Awards, Best Female Pop Performance and Best New Artist and made a triumphant return at the 2012 Grammy Awards with a perfect six-for-six performance. In this clip, she reveals the inspiration, a very personal one, behind her second single, "Chasing Pavements".

British singer-songwriter Adele made her commercial breakthrough with this song “Rolling in the Deep,” released on her second studio album. It climbed to the very top of the charts, reaching number one in eleven countries and the top five in many more.

English singer-songwriter Adele released her song "Hello" on her third studio album. It reached number one chart positions in over twenty-five countries and received critical acclaim.

Here is British singer and songwriter Adele performing "When We Were Young" from her third studio album 25. Enjoy!

The video for "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" off Adele's album 25 was directed by Patrick Daughters. Enjoy!

This song was written during a turbulent period of Adele's life as she navigated a divorce. She's asking for some forbearance, some kindness. She sings,"Go easy on me." Another way to say that is, "Be kind," or "Give me a bit of a break."

From her latest album 30, the single “Oh My God” reveals Adele’s fragile state as she emerged from her divorce and had to overcome a lot of anxiety in order to start dating and living her life again.

Adele and Graham Norton of the BBC have some fun with Adele impersonators. Adele arrives at the Adele contest disguised as Jenny, a dowdy nanny, with her face rearranged by a skillful makeup artist and with a funny walk. She's just one of many impersonators until she takes the stage and begins singing in her inimitable voice.

Kate visits the Grand Lake Nordic Center and shows us the equipment and technique of Nordic skiing. It may look easy, but with no chairlift in sight, it's hard work, and definitely good exercise.

Kate lives in Grand Lake, Colorado, a small town that is considered the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Kate’s friend Tom is inspired by the cold and recent snow to go out and take a plunge in the icy lake!