Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom South
Another delightful animated fairy tale, this time Hans Christian Andersen's beloved "The Ugly Duckling," again featuring narrator Alexander Pointer. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Hans Christian Andersen's lovely story about a small duck trying to find its place in the world is brought to life in this animated film.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In Hans Christian Andersen's tale, a young mermaid comes of age and discovers the world above water.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Most fairy tales have happy endings, but this one is a little sad, so get your handkerchiefs out. And as with most stories, there are lessons to be learned as well.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
This very entertaining animated version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale "The Emperor's New Clothes" has a moral that is applicable in society and politics to this very day. And though looking good is important, that is most definitely not the moral of this story!
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
From the emperor's council to the townspeople, everyone is pretending that the garments exist. Hopefully, someone will eventually have the courage to speak up!
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
In this well-known and well-loved loved fairy tale, Rapunzel’s poor parents are forced to give her away as a baby to a wicked witch. When the child grows into a beautiful young woman, the witch hides her away in a tall tower in the woods. Will she ever be rescued from her lonely fate?
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom, USA
Enchanted by Rapunzel’s singing, the prince climbs the tower to meet her. They make plans to escape together, so they can be married and live happily ever after. But when the wicked witch learns of the prince’s visits, she flies into a vengeful rage.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
The witch surprises the prince and he falls from the tower. Fortunate to have survived but blinded, he wanders the forest, living on wild plants and fruits, until one day he arrives at the desert where Rapunzel was banished, and hears her voice once more…
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Insomnia" is a song recorded by British dance group Faithless. Released as the band's second single, it became one of their most successful.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
On this second clip from Faithless band members, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz, they discuss ‘Comin Around’, a song recorded in collaboration with Temper Trap. It speaks to the issue of dealing with the challenge of personal relationships that fail.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Members of the dance band Faithless, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz, talk about ‘Feel Me’, a song off their album from 2010 entitled ‘The Dance’. It has a powerful message. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Claire Benson is a young ice skater whose life revolves around training and making it to the next world figure skating championship. Her coach pushes her hard to succeed, while her mother worries that she might not be living life to the full outside of her sport.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
American adult animated sitcom "Family Guy" has been nominated for and won many awards. In this scene, Peter brings home an unexpected new pet for the family.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
American adult animated sitcom "Family Guy" has been nominated for and won many awards. It continues to air new episodes, going on its fourteenth season.
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