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Ask Jimmy Carter - Adam Sandler Talks The Wedding Singer

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Jimmy Carter asks Adam Sandler about some biting criticism he had received in regard to his Saturday Night Live appearances. They also talk about the old days, Sandler's various characters, and his movie The Wedding Singer.

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Taylor Swift - Talks About "Out of the Woods"

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Taylor Swift discusses her song "Out of the Woods" and why it is representative of the goal she had for her album 1989.

Chevy Chase - talks about his acting life (2 videos)

Jimmy Carter interviews Chevy Chase, American comedian, actor and writer, revealing that he would love to be a successful jazz pianist.

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New Zealand 100% Pure - 'The Hobbit' Cast Talks about New Zealand

Difficulty: Intermediate

Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom

'The Hobbit' Trilogy cast tells us about favorite places and special memories from New Zealand, home of Middle-earth, while they were filming on location for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

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Donald Sutherland - Talks Career and Hollywood

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Born in Canada, actor Donald Sutherland shares about his illustrious career which has spanned fifty years working on stage, television and in the movies. Enjoy!

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Nicole Kidman - talks MEN with Jimmy

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

USA

Jimmy Carter talks with Nicole Kidman about her teenage years, the bad boys she’s dated, her role in the blockbuster Batman Forever, as well as balancing the demands of a career and a family.

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Sigrid - Sisters - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Sigrid talks about the reality of conversing with someone who has Alzheimer's. They often have trouble finding the word for the thing they are thinking of.

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ABC News - Lady Gaga Interview

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.

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TEDxBristol - Why Plastic Pollution is Personal | Natalie Fee - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Natalie Fee talks with candor and sensitivity about some usually taboo aspects of daily life and how they affect plastic pollution. She then shows a film clip by artist Chris Jordan that is very difficult to watch, as it shows how litter is killing seabirds.

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 6

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about language programs called "dual immersion," student take their various classes in two different languages. She also describes her work as a copy editor.

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Harrison Ford - Captain America Interview

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Movie star Harrison Ford is interviewed before the release of “Captain America,” his first film working with the famous Marvel franchise. He talks about his love for playing new and different roles, and reveals why his characters rarely have a beard or mustache.

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Sigrid - The Met Cloisters Museum

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Sigrid talks about The Cloisters, a unique museum of medieval European art in New York City.

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 4

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about a mistake she made as a language supervisor. Sigrid talks about how people in the U.S. speak English even when they have a very strong accent and it's OK. They both agree that learning with a native speaker of the language is the best way to learn.

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 3

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about the different jobs she had teaching both French and English. Later, she also had a job supervising teachers of foreign languages, though she notes that these are now referred to as "world languages."

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Talking about language - How we learn - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Barbara talks about her studies and other experiences that led to her career as a French teacher. Immersion played a crucial role for both sisters in learning new languages.

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