Think of the construction of the great pyramids of Egypt, or the development of democratic rule in ancient Greece. Recall the innovations of the European Renaissance and Enlightenment—the remarkable flowering of drama and the arts, and revolutionary breakthroughs in science and philosophy. These are intriguing and important episodes, familiar to students of history. But haven't you also wondered: What else was going on in the world?
BBC Learning English - The White Elephant (30 Episodes)
How about working in a restaurant? That’s what the characters in this drama do. The story is set in the kitchen of a restaurant called The White Elephant which has always struggled to stay in business and the future is not looking good. They desperately need customers...
This collection helps you learn practical words and phrases used frequently in the news stories. Transcript and definitions along with an exercise have been presented in a corresponding PDF file for each episode.
This Australian Life (Australia Network - 10 Episodes)
This Australian Life is a 10-part series produced by Australia Network. Each episode is comprised of three sections: Main Video, Talk About, and Ten Words About.
What is life really like in Australia? How to do people think, interact, communicate, eat, work, play and relax? Join three young recent arrivals from the Asia Pacific region as they experience an 'ordinary' week in Australia.
