The True Story of D-Day - Parts 3 of 10
This third part of the documentary shows a reconstruction of the moment the German troops led by Rommel is attacked. There is reference to the different ways to communicate with each other they used at that time. There are former soldiers accounts of their memories of that day including members of the French resistance who helped the allies to get information about the German defence. The work of a well known photographer is highlighted as well as the work of several agents who helped to desig
DNA Lab Part 1
The story of Otzi the Iceman is used to introduce a DNA extraction lab. Einkorn wheat was found on the cloak of this 5000 year old Neolithic warrior. The second video in this series shows how to extract DNA from wheat.
Making Crystal Ornaments
This video gives step by step directions on how to make crystals using Borax, pipe cleaners, plastic cup, pencil, spool, and boiling water. Although she makes a "holiday ornament" with the pipe cleaners, the experiment could be used at any time of the year. The instructor is making a super saturated solution where the solids are dissolving into the liquid. Eventually you dissolve so much solid into the liquid that the liquid cannot hold the solid any more. Borax is actually a crystal.
French lesson: Les Adjectifs Possessifs (Possessive Adjectives)
The video starts with masculine possessive and then moves on to feminine possessive. The words appear on the screen as they are pronounced. For all beginning French learners.
Learn French - Les Adjectifs (Adjectives)
The video uses funny images to demonstate the meaning of the French adjective. The words appear on the screen as they are pronounced. For all beginning French learners.
Harlem in Montmartre: Notes on the French Contribution to Jazz
Charles Hobson, producer of the PBS Great Performances program Harlem in Montmartre, brings to The New School the story of the jazz age in Paris between the First and Second World Wars, a fascinating but neglected piece of African American history. Inspired by William A. Shacks book of the same title, his documentary contains rare archival performance footage of James Europe, Josephine Baker, Sidney Bechet, Bricktop, Eugene Bullard, Django Reinhardt, and many more. Using photographs and film cli
How to Harvest & Store Spinach
An organic farmer explains how to harvest and store spinach from his greenhouse. He explains that spinach is a cold-loving plant that should be able to grow year-round, but it is grown best in this spring and fall. Harvest spinach as baby spinach or big-leaf cooking spinach.
Learn French - Le Visage (The Face), Part 1
Learn French by learning the parts of the face. The words appear on the screen as they are being said. For beginning French learners.
Learn French - Le Visage (The Face), Part 2
Learn French by learning the parts of the face. The words appear on the screen as they are being said. For beginning French learners.
Learn French - La Main (The Hand)
Learn French by learning the parts of the hand. The words appear on the screen as they are being said. For beginning French learners.
Learn French - Les Jeunes (Games)
In this video the instructor recites various words of game activities in French. For beginning learners. The words appear at the bottom of the screen as they are recited.
Learn French - Pendant les Vacances, Part 1 (During Vacation)
In this video the instructor recites various words that are associated with vacation in French. For beginning and intermediate learners. The words appear at the bottom of the screen as they are recited.
Learn French - Pendant les Vacances, Part 2 (During Vacation)
In this video the instructor recites various words that are associated with vacation in French. For beginning and intermediate learners. The words appear at the bottom of the screen as they are recited.
Common French Phrases for Shopping
Learn common French phrases for shopping. Stephanie Hourie Morrow is a native French speaker and has been giving language lessons for 10 years. Each sentence is pronounced in English and French while the French phrase appears on the screen. For beginning to intermediate learners. Good sound quality.
Common French Phrases for Sports
Learn common French phrases for sports activities. Stephanie Hourie Morrow is a native French speaker and has been giving language lessons for 10 years. Each sentence is pronounced in English and French while the French phrase appears on the screen. For beginning to intermediate learners. Good sound quality.
Common French Phrases for Using the Telephone
Learn common French phrases for using the telephone. Stephanie Hourie Morrow is a native French speaker and has been giving language lessons for 10 years. Each sentence is pronounced in English and French while the French phrase appears on the screen. For beginning to intermediate learners. Good sound quality.
Common French Phrases for Entertainment Events
Learn common French phrases for entertainment events. Stephanie Hourie Morrow is a native French speaker and has been giving language lessons for 10 years. Each sentence is pronounced in English and French while the French phrase appears on the screen. For beginning to intermediate learners. Good sound quality.
Essential French - Sports
This video offers a native French speaker saying sports-related words or phrases. Each screen has the English word or phrase at the top and the French word at the bottom. However, the video would be better served if word or phrase were said twice and if it were said slower. (02:32) This video offers vocabulary only--not complete sentences.
Learn French - Les Instruments de Musique (Musical Instruments)
In this video the instructor recites various words of musical instruments in French. For beginning learners. The words appear at the bottom of the screen as they are recited.
Learn French - Les Vetements Pour Femme (Clothes for Women)
Learn French by learning words associated with clothing worn by women. Although many students of French will understand this video this video would be better served if the words and the translation appeared on the screen. A French teacher could stop the video at key points and ask what is being said. For beginning to intermediate learners.
