Two little girls teach you how to pronounce the alphabet and the numbers from one to forty in German. Have fun following along!

In this video, you will learn some basic colors and numbers along with the words for some everyday objects.

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

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.

There are a few simple words and expressions in German that you can use to take part in a conversation in everyday situations. Eylin tells you what they are in this video.

Eylin introduces you to useful everyday German words, starting with some basic expressions for greeting people. The video also gives you plenty of time to repeat them at your leisure.

In this clip, Eylin teaches you even more expressions that you can use in a simple conversation. For example, you'll learn how to express astonishment or what to say when you're curious about something.

In this video, you will learn some important basic questions and answers. Have fun practicing them!

How do you approach strangers you want to get to know and introduce yourself? Eylin shows you what you can say in professional situations or at a party.

In this video, you'll learn important words and phrases for arranging to meet someone, as well as for canceling an arrangement.

In this clip, Eylin teaches us some important expressions for navigating an unfamiliar town. It's a good idea to practice asking for directions now so that you'll know how to do it when the time comes!

In this video, Paula offers some great tips for learning German that you can easily put into practice.

The original dream of flying fascinates Wolfgang Labudde, owner of Vierwerk GmbH, a company that manufactures light aircraft. He draws his inspiration from the flying machines of Otto Lilienthal, the pioneer and first successful aviator in human history.

The German Democratic Republic no longer exists and nostalgia ("Ostalgie") for the "good old days" may be fading out. Nevertheless, the "Trabi" is still going strong on 50 miles per gallon. Learn about the cult status that this relic of former communist East Germany has achieved. Viel Spaß!
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"Johnnie Head-In-the-Air" is one of the famous stories from the children’s book Der Struwwelpeter, written by Frankfurt doctor Heinrich Hoffmann in 1845.