Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Today curious Piggeldy is at again, plying his brother with questions! This time he wants to know what a house is and what some of its odd looking features are. And in the course of their conversation, it occurs to him, that there is something that he'd really like to do, at least once in his life! Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!
Also available as an app.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German North German
This is the classic tale of rural musicians who go to the city to "make it big," only to frighten off some robbers and settle in the country instead. Okay, it is not that story, but this tale has become a symbol of the city of Bremen, despite the fact that they never actually made it there! Viel Spaß beim Lernen!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
This time Piggeldy and Frederick have almost bitten off more than they can chew as they set out in search of a wandering sand dune and wind up in the middle of North German sandstorm!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
This animated version of the classic Greek mythological tale "Pandora's Box" is narrated in a wondrous array of voices by German actor and comedian Bastian Pastewka.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Piggeldy and Frederick go out in search of boxes, and reach the happy conclusion that it's best not to be human. On the other hand, do they consider their likely fate as pigs?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Enjoy this classic Grimm Brothers Fairy tale "The Brave Little Tailor," and remember the moral of the story: Think big!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Piggeldy's big brother Frederick realizes, while trying to explain the concept of laziness to Piggeldy, that he himself was never allowed to experience being lazy. Piggeldy, of course, has the perfect solution to his problem!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
This very entertaining animated version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale "The Emperor's New Clothes" has a moral that is applicable in society and politics to this very day. And though looking good is important, that is most definitely not the moral of this story!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Piggeldy learns what a bathtub is, and Frederick learns what kids tend to do when swimming. Frederick, as usual, is not amused!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
This very funny and very fast animated version of "Puss in Boots" is both fun and educational to watch. NOTE: This video uses antiquated forms of German such as Eure Majestät which are roughly equivalent to "Thy Majesty" in Shakespearean-Era English, but have been translated for ease of understanding into modern English. Viel Spaß beim Lernen!
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany
Piggeldy wants his big brother Frederick to show him how to ride a roller coaster, but instead winds up with a flying lesson, just like the old expression "if pigs could fly..." Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Another delightful animated fairytale, this time Hans Christian Andersen's beloved "The Ugly Duckling," again featuring narrator Bastian Pastewka. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Today, Piggeldy the curious little piglet, sees a supersonic airplane for the first time. But quite to his dismay, he doesn't only see it, but rather he also hears its deafening roar. Also available as App.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
This wonderful animated version of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin" features the many guises of narrator Bastian Pastewka. "Rumpelstiltskin" seems to have some very ambiguous morals: Lying to the powerful about your daughter is good? Marrying a powerful man is good, even if he is a swine? Never give a rich woman with a baby a second chance? See if you can figure it out!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Check out this animated version of the classic Grimm Brothers' fairytale "The Frog Prince," with a lively narration by Bastian Pastewka.
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany North German
Today Piggeldy, the curious piglet, learns how to paint. After falling into a paint bucket, he manages to create a very unique picture!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany North German
Today the ever-curious Piggeldy is at it again! This time he wants to know what “poor” is. His big brother Frederick proceeds to enlighten him once again on one of their customary strolls through the countryside. Also available as an App. Viel Spaß!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany North German
Today the curious Piggeldy would like to know what snow is. His older brother Frederick satisfies Piggeldy’s thirst for knowledge in his usual patient manner. Also available as app.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Singer-songwriter Peter Heppner, well-known for his dark-wave band Wolfsheim, paints fanciful pictures of his ideal world. A powerful video and a must see alone for its stunning stop-action animation!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany North German
During a foray over the fields, Frederick explains to his little piglet brother Piggledy what summer is.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany North German
Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick. This time Piggeldy wants to know what “yellow” is.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany North German
Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick. This time Piggeldy wants to know what a thunderstorm is.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany North German
Piggeldy and his big brother Frederick are out and about again, discovering and learning about the world. This time Piggeldy wants to know what ‘nature’ is.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany North German
Join pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick for another walk through the fields. Today Piggeldy wants to know what fire is.
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