A conversation with Anthony Robbins

An interview with one of the original gurus of the "coaching" movement:

An hour with former President Bill Clinton

Here's a recent interview with Bill Clinton from PBS.

The Century of the Self, Part 4

Part 4:

The Century of the Self, Part 3

Part 3:

The Century of the Self, Part 2

Part 2:

The Century of the Self, Part 1

Here's a description from bbc.com:

Adam Curtis' acclaimed series examines the rise of the all-consuming self against the backdrop of the Freud dynasty.

To many in both politics and business, the triumph of the self is the ultimate expression of democracy, where power has finally moved to the people. Certainly the people may feel they are in charge, but are they really? The Century of the Self tells the untold and sometimes controversial story of the growth of the mass-consumer society in Britain and the United States. How was the all-consuming self created, by whom, and in whose interests?

The Freud dynasty is at the heart of this compelling social history. Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis; Edward Bernays, who invented public relations; Anna Freud, Sigmund's devoted daughter; and present-day PR guru and Sigmund's great grandson, Matthew Freud.

Sigmund Freud's work into the bubbling and murky world of the subconscious changed the world. By introducing a technique to probe the unconscious mind, Freud provided useful tools for understanding the secret desires of the masses. Unwittingly, his work served as the precursor to a world full of political spin doctors, marketing moguls, and society's belief that the pursuit of satisfaction and happiness is man's ultimate goal.

German Coast Guard Commercial

Here's another funny video about misunderstandings in English. Thanks Albert!

George Carlin - Complaints and Grievances

Another stand-up comedy act from comedian, George Carlin.

Interview with Robert Thurman

This is an interview with the Columbia University Professor, Robert Thurman (father to Uma Thurman).

Deepak Chopra Debate

This is a very lively debate between writer and physician Deepak Chopra and religious-right leader, Greg Koukl.

OUTFOXED : Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism

Very interesting documentary about the Fox News formula.

Dave’s ESL Cafe

One more site that's full of grammar, but also phrasal verbs, and pronunciation practice is this one: Dave's ESL Cafe

English Exercises Online

Here's another site for grammar practice. It's divided into levels, which makes it easier to find things suitable for you: English Exercises Online! (by Lilliam Hurst)#beg

University of Victoria English Language Centre Grammar Study Zone

Here's a nice grammar practice site: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/grammar.htm

Bud Light Cedric Moon Roof

One more Bud Light commercial starring Cedric the Entertainer:

Bud Light Commercial (Bikini Wax)

Bud Light Commercial -Cedric Ants

Bud Light Commercial- Cedric Date 1

Here are four very funny Bud Light commercials starring actor & comedian Cedric the Entertainer. He can also be seen in movies such as Barbershop (1 & 2) and The Original Kings of Comedy.

Charlie Rose - No Country for Old Men

Here's an interview with the men behind the film No Country for Old Men. Javier Bardem is interviewed here as well:

The Kentucky Fried Movie - A Fistful Of Yen

This is a sketch from the 70's parody film, Kentucky Fried Movie. The makers of this film went on to write Airplane! some years later. A Fistful of Yen makes fun of Bruce Lee movies & Westerns.

Everybody Hates Chris - Pilot Episode

This is the pilot episode of the Chris Rock series, Everybody Hates Chris. It was the first US TV series to be uploaded by the producers to Google Video. You might be able to find many of the other episodes there.

HBO Documentary - Baghdad ER

Here's an HBO documentary about the war in Iraq:

A conversation with actor Don Cheadle

Excerpts of an hour with Steve Martin

George Carlin - Life is Worth Losing

Here's a stand-up comedy show by George Carlin.

Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On

Here's a documentary about Bruce Lee, with interviews with people who knew & worked with him:

This Film Is Not Yet Rated

This is a film about how movies are rated in the US:

Grammar & Reading Tests

Here's a page with lots of grammar & reading tests:

http://www.englishlearner.com/tests/test.html

Reading Comprehension & Cloze Exercises

Here's some good reading comprehension & cloze exercises:

http://www.eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM

Practicing Inversions

Here are some Inversion exercises for you to practice:

http://www.english4today.com/oeg/pcontent/englishtests/english_tests1.cfm?TestID=9&TestName=Subject-Verb%20Inversion

 

http://www.englishtenseswithcartoons.com/page/exercise/inversion_exercise

 

Enjoy!

A discussion about the film American Gangster

A conversation with Spanish actor Javier Bardem

An hour with the Dalai Lama

A conversation with George Clooney

Interview: Charlie Rose - An hour with Barack Obama