The USA

The Lewis and Clark Expedition (A2 → B2)

1804: two explorers, a dog and a brilliant guide set off to cross America. What really happened?

• The expedition in short (A2) Who, why, and a live prairie dog sent to the president: start here.
• Almanac: a page of history (B1) A keelboat, a dog called Seaman and a tiny budget: how it all began.
• Without Sacagawea's help... (B1) A standoff with the Sioux, a freezing winter, and the young woman who saved the expedition.
• The whole story: fact or fiction? (B1/B2) Mosquitoes, frozen rivers and a hungry crew: follow them to the Pacific, then sort fact from fiction.
• Lewis and Clark in paintings (A2/B1) Who's who? Label four famous paintings, and spot what the painters got wrong.
• Clark's journal: trouble on the Teton River (B1) Written comprehension: A sword, a hundred arrows and a very bad mood: read what Clark wrote that night.
• /t/, /d/ or /ɪd/? (A2/B1) Phonology: Ten sentences about the expedition: listen, sort the -ed endings and read them.
• The timeline (A2/B1) Ten key moments, from 1803 to 1806: put them back in the right place.
• What did they achieve? (B1) Maps, plants, a live prairie dog... rebuild ten sentences about their achievements.
• Vocabulary (A2/B1) Keelboats, paddles, warriors and prairie dogs: the 47 words of the journey, to learn and test yourself.

California (B1)

The Golden State, the Land of Milk and Honey... a state with many nicknames!

• Watch and answer The Golden State, the Grape State... How many nicknames can you remember? Watch and answer.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you travel along the Pacific coast.

Schools in America (B1)

Freshmen, cheerleading, lacrosse... what is school life like in the USA?

• Listen first Listen to the recording once, just to get the gist.
• Listen and drag the words From kindergarten to high school, complete the text with the right words.

The American school system (B1/B2)

Credits, degrees, fees: how does the American school system work?

• Listen first Listen to the recording once, just to get the gist.
• Listen and drag the words From high school to a doctorate, complete the text with the right words.

San Francisco (B1)

The Golden Gate Bridge and the top attractions you shouldn't miss in San Francisco.

• Watch and answer Alcatraz, cable cars and a famous bridge: count down San Francisco's top five.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you plan your trip to San Francisco.
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence from the video.
• Vocabulary Landmark, trip, to check out... learn the words you need to visit a city.

Dallas (B1)

Its slogan is living large, and the people of this huge Texan city sure do!

• Watch and answer Oil, cotton, skyscrapers and the Texas State Fair: watch and answer.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you discover Dallas.
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence about Dallas.
• Vocabulary Huge, flat, oil, business... learn the words to describe a Texan city.

New Orleans (B1)

The Big Easy: one of the most unique cities in the United States.

• Watch and answer Jazz, Mardi Gras and hurricanes: what makes the Big Easy so unique?
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you discover the largest city in Louisiana.
• Quiz Did you understand the video? Answer 10 quick questions.
• Vocabulary Variety, cultures, dialect... learn the key words from the video.

New Orleans: top tourist attractions (B1)

Historic sites and an incomparable local culture: the top things to see in New Orleans.

• Watch and answer A 1905 restaurant, the biggest dome and a steamboat ride: watch and answer.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you visit New Orleans' top attractions.
• Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence from the video.
• Vocabulary Boardwalk, glimpse, steeped in... learn some great travel words.

Andy Warhol and Pop Art (B1)

Campbell's soup cans, silk screens and the birth of Pop Art. Listen and complete each text with the right verbs.

• Biography From Pittsburgh to New York: listen to the life of Andy Warhol.
• Historic and artistic background Where did Pop Art come from? Listen and find out.
• Campbell's Soup Cans 32 paintings of soup cans: listen to the story of a famous work.
• The work, part 1 How did Warhol use commercial techniques in his paintings?
• The work, part 2 When and where were the soup cans first shown?

Washington DC (A2/B1)

The Capitol, the White House, the memorials: a capital city full of symbols.

• Watch and answer Who lives in the White House? Which museum is the most popular? Watch and answer.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you visit the American capital.
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence from the video.
• Vocabulary Congress, memorial, tribute... learn the words of American politics.

The Washington Monument (B1)

The most famous landmark in Washington DC, and one of the oldest.

• Watch and answer How tall is it? Why did it take 36 years to build? Watch and answer.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you learn about the monument.
• Find the verbs All the verbs have disappeared from the text. Can you put them back?
• Find the nouns Now some nouns are missing. Can you find them?
• Find the adjectives Last step: put the missing adjectives back in the text.
• Quiz How much do you remember about the Washington Monument?

Baton Rouge (B1)

The capital of Louisiana, whose name means red stick.

• Watch and answer What does Baton Rouge mean? What is a bayou? Watch and answer.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you discover Baton Rouge.
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence about Baton Rouge.
• Vocabulary Neighborhoods, flair, marching bands... learn the key words from the video.

Birmingham, Alabama (B1)

Known as the Magic City, it's the largest city in Alabama.

• Watch and answer Iron mills, a giant statue and the Civil Rights district: discover the Magic City.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you discover Birmingham.
• Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence from the video.
• Vocabulary Southern, found, to showcase... learn the key words from the video.

Buffalo (B1)

The Queen City, close to Niagara Falls in New York State.

• Watch and answer Niagara Falls, Shakespeare in the park and one of the first skyscrapers: watch and answer.
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you visit the Buffalo Niagara region.
• Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence from the video.
• Vocabulary Waterfront, shores, valuable... learn the words to describe a city by the water.

Florida (B1)

The Sunshine State, famous for its warm and pleasant tropical weather.

• Watch and answer Panthers, manatees and alligators: what else do you know about the Sunshine State?
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you discover Florida.
• Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence from the video.
• Vocabulary Commonly, pleasant, approximately... learn the key words from the video.

Houston (B1)

Hot, humid and full of optimism: the largest city in Texas.

• Watch and answer 11,000 restaurants and a huge theatre district: what makes Houston a world-class city?
• Watch and complete Use the word list to complete the commentary.
• Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
• Vocabulary Practise the key words from the video with drag and drop.

Tourism in Houston (B1/B2)

Space Center, museums and shorelines: there's a lot more to Houston than oil!

• Watch and answer Houston, the Eagle has landed! Space, museums and battleships: watch and answer.
• Watch and complete Use the word list to complete the travel guide.
• Vocabulary Soaring, star-bound, to refuel... practise the key words with drag and drop.

Oahu, Hawaii (B1)

The gathering place: the most populous of the Hawaiian islands, home to Honolulu.

• Watch and answer Surfing, a royal palace and the Gathering Place: how much do you know about Oahu?
• Watch and complete Drag the right words as you explore Oahu.
• Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
• Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence from the video.
• Vocabulary Island, nicknamed, populous... learn the key words from the video.

Joe Biden's first speech (B2)

Listen to the new president's victory speech: a promise to unite the country.

• Watch and type the words A real challenge: 70 words to type in the full speech.
• Vocabulary Fellow, outpouring, backbone... match the key words of the speech.
• 10 key sentences Complete the 10 most important sentences of the speech.
• Vocabulary test 60 words from the speech: can you translate them all into English?