The Goethe-Institut’s #180sec short video series, which explores different cities around the world, visits Leipzig, where a group of people are actively involved in a cooperative community garden. Not only do vegetables grow here at Annalinde, but friendships as well.

Imagine you've met someone cool and exchanged numbers – and now you want to find a time to hang out. Eylin and Sabine will show you what to say when you call them.

The orphan Heidi is five years old when Aunt Dete takes her to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, where she befriends the local goatherd Peter. Based on the 1881 children’s book by Swiss-born author Johanna Spyri.

Nevin is stopped by the police after running a red light on her bicycle. And she doesn’t have her passport with her either…

In this video, Eylin explains how Yabla makes it easier to learn languages naturally. She also gives us some tips that can help everyone learn a foreign language.

Jacques talks about his life and his many careers, and Inge finds him very charming. But after an awkward ending to their meal, Inge doesn't quite know what to think.

Nevin tries to chat with another patient in the waiting room at the doctor’s office, but everyone prefers to keep to themselves. When she finally see the doctor, she finds out she has a flu-like infection. She’s prescribed medicine and given a sick note to show her employer.

It's not always easy to say “no,” is it? In this video, Eylin shows us how negation works in German – with plenty of illustrative examples.

Out of nowhere, Nevin drops a jar of jam at work. She doesn't feel well, and her boss sends her to the doctor. What does she need to show the receptionist? And what does her boss need from her after she sees the doctor?

Jacques tells us what he used to do for a living, and Inge is charmed and impressed. They celebrate their budding connection with lemon cake and champagne!

Nevin and her new friends are partying, chatting, and enjoying her homemade cake. Suddenly the doorbell rings—who could it be?

Inge and Jacques make a bet: What did the people at the next table order? If Inge loses, she has to meet up with Jacques again. Who do you think is going to win?

In this video, Eylin and Alex present several sample sentences that will help you learn how German personal pronouns are used. Enjoy!

Nevin can't wait to surprise her husband with a cake, but she’s disappointed when she finds out he’s tied up at work and won’t be home until the next day. Then the afternoon brightens when Nevin meets some neighbors in the stairwell and gets invited to a party.

On her trip, Inge meets a man named Jacques at a restaurant, and he invites her to have dinner with him. He seems to be quite charming!