Difficulty: Beginner
USA
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.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
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.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
The flamboyant pop sensation Lady Gaga talks about the creative process behind her single "Applause." She explains how being forced to slow down by a hip injury actually helped her to focus, about working with famous names from the world of art, and exactly how much it means to her to be performing again for her adoring fans.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Super Bowl results: The Denver defense sacked Panthers quarterback Cam Newton seven times over the course of the game, which ended in their favor 24-10.
Difficulty: null
According to the ABC, a leaked report prepared for the Queensland Government, estimates it will cost $16 billion to stop the water pollution harming the Great Barrier Reef.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
They may have very different reputations, but both the great white shark and killer whale are fierce predators that face off in a showdown atop the ocean food chain.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. At little over a month until the general elections, this news has prompted a lot of uncertainty and raised a great many questions.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Hear George Clooney, along with the president of The Rainforest Alliance, talk about Nespresso's commitment to sustainable management for their coffee farmers.
Difficulty: Newbie
United Kingdom
This lucky girl has her birthday next week and is planning a trip with friends. She plans a train trip through France and Belgium, and books the perfect hotel in Amsterdam. She has lots of ideas for things to see and do in the city, and some new food she wants to try.
Difficulty: Newbie
United Kingdom
It’s time to prepare for her weekend in Amsterdam. Our friend packs her clothes, toiletry bag, things to read, and a few other essentials. Will she need an umbrella?
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Mickey and Donald struggle to help Goofy get through a job interview.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Mickey and Donald try to help a hapless Goofy woo the love of his life, but don't realize that love is not always what it seems.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Mickey helps Goofy by letting his grandma stay at his house, but soon finds out that she's not the sweet old lady she appears to be.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Prince Harry recorded a video message to be broadcast during the Change Live concert at Twickenham. CHIME FOR CHANGE, founded by Gucci, is a new global campaign to raise funds and awareness for girls' and women's empowerment. It aims to convene, unite and strengthen the voices speaking out for girls and women around the world, with a focus on three key areas: Education, Health and Justice.
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.
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: 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
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.
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