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Unit 31 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Behind the Scenes at a Film Festival

A volunteer shares her experience of working behind the scenes at an international film festival.

B2 9 min

Unit 41 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Reviving a Hundred-Year-Old Theatre

A reporter tells the story of how a community restored its historic theatre and brought it back to life.

B2 9 min

Unit 81 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

The Rise of Independent Films

A discussion about how independent filmmakers are finding new audiences outside the big studios.

B2 9 min

Unit 91 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Restoring a Famous Oil Painting

A museum restorer explains the careful process of bringing an old oil painting back to life.

B2 9 min

Unit 131 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Recording a First Demo

A young band spends a long day recording its first songs in a small studio.

B2 9 min

Unit 141 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Volunteering at a Film Festival

A volunteer describes a busy and exciting week at an international film festival.

B2 9 min

Unit 181 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Behind the Scenes on a Film Set

A look at the many skilled jobs and long process behind shooting a film scene.

B2 9 min

Unit 191 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

How Streaming Transformed the Music Business

An overview of how streaming services changed listening habits and the income of musicians.

B2 9 min

Unit 231 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

How a Film Gets Made

An overview of the long process of making a film, from the script to the premiere.

B2 9 min

Unit 241 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Opening Night at the Gallery

A visitor describes the opening night of a new gallery exhibition of young local painters.

B2 9 min

Unit 271 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Local Theatre Premiere

A community theatre opens its new season with a volunteer cast and wins back its audience.

B2 9 min

Unit 282 lessons

Arts & Entertainment

Independent Film Festival

A coastal town hosts a growing festival where independent filmmakers show their short films.

B2 9 min

Arts & Entertainment

Creative Industries Workshop

Three professionals from the creative industries visit a school and describe their work honestly.

B2 9 min