Do you enjoy watching YouTube videos in English?

In this section, watch YouTube videos on a wide range of topics, including science, psychology, entertainment, culture, nature and sport. The videos are specially selected for upper intermediate (CEFR level B2) and advanced (CEFR level C1) learners of English.

You will develop your ability to understand a variety of accents and speakers, as well as a range of colloquial and idiomatic language in context. Each video has a transcript and interactive exercises to help you understand the language.

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A limb from Lego

It's amazing what you can build out of Lego. But … an arm?! This video shows us that anything is possible …
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Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot on the climate crisis

In this video, climate activists Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot tell us how we should use nature to tackle the climate crisis.
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The gulper eel

What's the strangest animal in the ocean? In this video, scientists exploring the deep ocean make a weird (yet wonderful) discovery.
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A rare cheese

Are you adventurous when it comes to food? Watch this video about a famous Italian food – would you be brave enough to try it?
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How baby flamingos become pink

Did you know that flamingos are white when they are born? This video shows the fascinating red milk that they drink to give them their beautiful pink colour.
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How these women changed science forever

This video honours the great women of science who have changed the world forever! How many of these famous female scientists do you know about?
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Water changes everything

World Water Day is 22 March. This video explores the global water crisis, and how we can help everybody gain access to safe drinking water.
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Warrior women

Game of Thrones is a TV series known for its battle scenes. In this video, watch two of the show's most popular actresses preparing to film their characters' dramatic fight...

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How to make perfect pancakes

Learn a simple recipe for making delicious pancakes with British chef Jamie Oliver. 
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The rubber hand illusion

Which information is more important to the human brain: what we see or what we feel? Watch a psychologist trying to answer this question with a simple demonstration.
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Santa Claus is real

You may think of Santa as living at the North Pole. But this Santa Claus lives in the USA. Is he real? Watch the video to find out!
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Seeing is believing

What happens when three young girls meet the women doing their dream jobs? In this video, we see the importance of positive female role models.
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Wheelchair costumes turn kids into superheroes

Did you ever dream of being a superhero when you were younger? This man runs a charity that helps all children make that dream a reality.
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Is it possible to ride a motorbike on a lake?

Guy Martin is a professional motorbike racer. In this video, he tries to ride a motorbike on water. Can he ride fast enough to do it?
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Can a cuttlefish disappear in a living room?

A cuttlefish is a common sea animal with an amazing ability to change appearance. Are there any limits to this ability? Watch this video to find out.
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Can eating fruit be bad for you?

We usually think of fruit as a healthy food. But could it also have some negative effects?
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The London building that can fry an egg

London is not famous for its hot weather. But a new building has turned a London street into one of the hottest places on the planet!
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Dolphins know the best way to catch fish

Dolphins are much more intelligent than humans when it comes to fishing: they don’t even need a net. Watch this video to see how they do it.
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Two monkeys were paid unequally

Cucumber or grapes? What happens when two monkeys do the same task but get 'paid' in different ways? Watch this funny video to find out how monkeys react to inequality.
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Why aren't babies afraid of snakes?

The emotion of fear is essential for humans to survive. So why is it that babies have no fear of snakes?
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When do children learn to tell lies?

Is it a bad thing if children tell lies? Scientists don't think so. This short video explains why.
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The 2018 World Cup: Things to forget

The FIFA World Cup is here again! What's the most important thing to do when you're watching your team play? In this video, football fans from England hear about things they need to...

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We stand with refugees

Becoming a refugee is something that could happen to any of us. In this video, famous people from around the world talk about the importance of helping people who are escaping difficult...

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Emma Thompson and her adopted Rwandan son

Tindy left Rwanda when he was just a teenager and moved to the UK as a refugee. There, he met the famous actress Emma Thompson and was adopted by her. In this video, they describe Tindy'...

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When everyone else in the room can see it

In this game show, why does the host Mel get just as stressed as the contestant Lindsey? Watch and find out!
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Video zone – How wolves change rivers
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How wolves change rivers

Yes, that's right – wolves can change rivers! Watch this video and find out how.
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Video zone – The story of the Imperial State Crown
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The story of the Imperial State Crown

How does it feel to wear a crown? In this video, the Queen tells us some secrets about her very special Imperial State Crown.
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Kids explain art to experts

Watch five-year-old JJ describing three famous paintings to professional art critics. Can the experts guess the paintings correctly?
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Lemon pavlova recipe
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Lemon pavlova recipe

Learn how to make a lemon pavlova – a dessert made of meringue with cream and almonds on top – and amaze your friends and family. Delicious!
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Amazing DIY orang-utans

Orang-utans use sticks to catch insects, but do you think they would use human tools? Watch this video and find out!
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Portrait of Oussama
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Portrait of Oussama

Oussama, a Syrian man living in Turkey, talks about how important education and English are for his life and future.
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Elephants learn to work together
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Elephants learn to work together

Can elephants learn to work together to complete a task that they cannot achieve on their own?
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All My Happy Friends
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All my happy friends

How well do social media posts show real life? What is the impact of social media posts on how we feel about our lives? Watch this thought-provoking short film by Paul Howard Allen on...

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Space snack time with Samantha Cristoforetti

In this video, Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti tells us about the healthy snacks that she eats in the spaceship.
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The salt hotel

Would you like to stay in a hotel made out of salt? Watch this video to find out more about this unusual hotel in Bolivia. 
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