Kernell Lessons: Intermediateis an intensive revision, reinforcement and extension course designed for adult students of English. The course carefully reintroduces the basic esssentials of the language and then uses these as the basis for entirely new work on more advanced structures. The course will be also found suited to adults who have learned English at some stage of their lives but who have forgotten most of what they learnt. Previously, little special material was available for these "false beginners".
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Respiration
The Science Guy discusses the ins and outs of breathing in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Respiration. Bill Nye demonstrates the mechanics of respiration, and shows the process by which cigarette smoke does its damage. Nye inserts his usual trademark humor and parody into the scientific discussion to create a fun learning atmosphere.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Momentum
When Bill Nye explains scientific concepts, youngsters are likey to remember the illustrations and comparisons he utilizes. They may even remember his bad jokes, but Nye has made it clear that he will do almost anything if it means that kids will become more interested in science. The former standup comic talks about elephants on bikes compared to mice on bikes in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Momentum, and then discusses the momentum of pool balls.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Waves
There are many kinds of waves -- sound waves, light waves, heat waves -- and the Science Guy wants to explain all about their characteristics. He talks about amplitude, wavelength, and frequency in such a way that the average fourth or fifth grader would have no difficulty understanding the concepts. In Bill Nye the Science Guy: Waves, Bill Nye offers the kids a chance to climb into the cockpit with jet pilot Garry Dean as he breaks the sound barrier.
"Slumdog Millionaire" - the story of a young boy from the streets of Mumbai who wins popular quiz show 'Who wants to be a millionaire' - won eight Oscars and was a huge box office success. Its strong storyline, set against a fascinating cultural backdrop is sure to appeal to older students.