Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Latin Quarter’s song “Phil Ochs” is about the death of a protest singer of the 1960’s and of that which died with him. Phil Ochs was a talented singer-songwriter of the 1960s who addressed all manner of anti-war, civil rights, labour, and social justice issues in America. He took his own life in 1976.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
British band Latin Quarter formed in 1983 and released six albums, the subject matter of their songs often expressing their strong political views. The title of this song "No rope as long as time" was a saying of black South Africans meaning no amount of oppression could halt their eventual freedom. The band reunited in 2011, twenty-one years after splitting up, and has since released two more albums.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Latin Quarter perform live at the Full House club in Hannover, Germany. The British band has a big fan base in Germany.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Latin Quarter is a British band formed in 1983. At this concert, filmed in Hannover, they play "Donovan's Doorway," an ode to the city of Liverpool.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Talk show host Seth Meyers delivers a comedic monologue based on the biggest stories from that week’s news on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, and it looks like it may not be an especially smooth transition. John Oliver goes over the decision on his show "Last Week Tonight."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Daylight saving time doesn’t actually benefit anyone. Strangely, it’s still observed in seventy countries around the world.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Canada
In a TEDx Talk, brain researcher Dr. Lara Boyd talks about neuroplasticity, how we learn, and how short-term and long-term memory work.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Canada
Lara Boyd talks further about behavior bringing about changes to the brain, and about why it's so hard to recover after a stroke.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Canada
Lara Boyd concludes her fascinating talk on the brain, explaining how personalized medicine and biomarkers can apply, not just to recovery from stroke and cancer treatment, but to teaching and learning in everyday life.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Do you like scary movies? If so, New York City's Sunshine Theater is the place for you! It's not only a popular midnight haunt for the horror flick aficionado, but it's also known for cheap reruns of old movies.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Longing and video games are intertwined in this haunting love song from Lana Del Rey. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Lana Del Rey's interpretation of this melodrama reveals her outstanding talent. Enjoy! www.lanadelrey.com
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Lana Del Rey and Barrie-James O'Neill take on the classic song "Summer Wine," written by Lee Hazlewood and originally performed by him and Nancy Sinatra.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The song "Burning Desire" was one of two singles that were released in advance to promote singer Lana Del Rey third studio album Paradise.
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