Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
On the red carpet in Frankfurt, moderator Thomas Raudnitzky chats with actor Matthias Schweighöfer and other luminaries from the German film scene.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Hessian High German
RheinMaintv presenter Thomas Raudnitzky chats with celebrities on the red carpet at the Hessian Film and Cinema Awards in Frankfurt. How is the atmosphere on this night – and which stars does Raudnitzky get to interview?
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
The Senckenberg Society, a non-profit scientific research institution, is celebrating its 200th anniversary. The Senckenbergers, as the scientists call themselves, are looking for solutions to climate change, poverty, overfishing, and more.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Mickey Mouse comics in Germany. Here, we are also introduced to Erika Fuchs, the translator of the comics, whose work brought Mickey and Donald to a new audience – and also had a profound impact on the German language.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Many cities have a litter problem – food waste, cigarette butts, and bottles scattered around the parks and pathways. But humans are not always the culprits!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
A primary vote, a secondary, vote, and the five-percent hurdle: The German election is much more than two Xs on a ballot. In this video on the ABCs of Bundestag elections, you’ll learn all about these terms and the election process overall. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
In this German PSA, Javelin throw world champions Johannes Vetter and Christina Obergföll recall the Corona winter of 2020. They longed to be training outdoors while the government was ordering everyone to stay home. After some lazy months of lockdown, they eventually found a way to keep fit.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Since they are often in close contact at school, young children in particular are susceptible to catching head lice. Luckily, parasitologist Heinz Mehlhorn knows how to get rid of the annoying (though ultimately harmless) little bloodsucking parasites.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany North German
This satirical segment looks at internet trolling. In the anonymity of the Internet, some people lose all inhibitions: They hate, bully, flame, and diss. In real life, however, they still hold back. But what if they didn’t?
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
"Squirrel Fairy" Rebecca, a 27-year-old social pedagogue from Magstadt in Baden-Württemberg, is a foster mom for dozens of orphaned and injured squirrels — keeping them fed and well until they’re healthy enough to return to the wild. The volunteer work, in addition to her regular job, is exhausting, but also extremely rewarding.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
When are abusive insults protected under free speech, and when do they constitute criminal behavior? Using satire, this episode of the heute-show examines the obstacles that arise when it comes to preventing hate speech online.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
The heute-show is Germany's answer to the The Daily Show in the US. German comedian and journalist Oliver Welke discusses the issue of hate speech and online harassment, and how it's not being handled adequately in Germany.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The German national soccer team is making a clear statement on human rights in anticipation of the 2022 World Cup. Additionally, BioNTech/Pfizer are now testing their vaccine on younger children.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Every third euro of the EU budget goes to agriculture; but unfortunately, the system ends up favoring large farms employing inhumane practices over more sustainable and ethical agricultural models. Here, NDR’s satirical program “extra 3” lays it all out as a retro-style commercial for board games. Let’s play!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
In order for zoo animals to stay healthy, their skin, hooves, and horns need regular upkeep. In this video we visit Safariland Stukenbrock, where zookeepers care for elephants, rhinos, and bison – and develop special bonds with them through the grooming rituals. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
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