In the summertime, German weekly markets overflow with delicious local vegetables. Which vegetables are in season, and what can we make with them?

Alina and Paula have arranged to meet this evening, and now they are making plans together. Watch this video and listen to the expressions they use.

In this video, Anna and Teresa play a game called "Teekesselchen" ("Teapot"), in which you have to guess a word that has more than one meaning. Such words are called homonyms.

Here's a typical restaurant scene to help you learn some useful expressions and vocabulary for dining out.

What would it be like if there were fewer things we had to do and more things we got to do instead?

How do you describe the taste of different foods? That's not so easy, as you'll learn in this video. However, using various examples, Eylin shows us how it can be done.

Our favorite foods and drinks regularly add a lot of enjoyment to our lives! In this video, you'll learn some vocabulary for expressing what something tastes like.

In Germany, November to March is the season for colds. Eylin introduces us to all the important vocabulary related to this topic and shares some useful tips on how to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold.

If you were invited to have dinner with a group of Germans, would you know how to behave at the table? In this video, Eylin tells us what rules she was taught as a child.

In this second part, you will learn important vocabulary related to cooking and also get some valuable tips and recipe ideas.

What do people in Germany eat and what do many now pay attention to in terms of nutrition? Eylin shares her experiences.

How do people celebrate Christmas in Germany? Paula and Alina compare their family traditions.

More homonyms from the popular German word game “Teekesselchen!” When it comes to these homonyms, sometimes it’s the article that makes all the difference, and sometimes it’s the context. Enjoy!

“Teekesselchen” (“Little Teapot”) is a popular language game where players take turns choosing homonyms and then giving clues so that the others can guess. In this video, Eylin tells us a bit about the game, and also gives us a few examples of homonyms in German.

Eylin introduces us to her new neighborhood: Ottensen! Located in the center of Hamburg, Ottensen has a village-like atmosphere and is popular with young families. There’s a diverse range of large and small stores, but the highlight is the outdoor market, which takes place four times a week.