Difficulty: Beginner
Germany South German
Here's another joke with that little rascal "ornery Fritzle". We hope it puts a smile on your face. Viel Spaß!
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: Intermediate
Germany
In this third and final segment, we get another sample from the German actor Alexander Hauff's film and screen repertoire. Viel Spaß!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
For “Muppet Show” and “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” fans alike, this funny video from the Augsburger Puppenkiste features some hilarious puppetry and a good song to boot. Don’t be put off by a couple of words in Southern German dialect — Yabla makes it easy to learn! Viel Spaß!
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany
Here is a basic list of what goes best with your coffee. What is Italian and even better than George Clooney? See this video to find out and guten Appetit!
Difficulty: Beginner
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: Intermediate
Germany
Check out this animated version of the classic Grimm Brothers' fairytale "The Frog Prince," with a lively narration by Bastian Pastewka.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany North German
Comedian Mike Krüger gets the laughs with funny dialog and songs about drinking and relationships. Viel Spaß!
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: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Palatine German
In traditional carnival style, the village idiot - portrayed by comedian Günter Dudenhöfer - misspeaks, twists his words all around and gets all mixed up. In the process, however, he leaves various social institutions and current trends in his wake handsomely lampooned. Viel Spaß dabei!
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
Another delightful animated fairytale, this time Hans Christian Andersen's beloved "The Ugly Duckling," again featuring narrator Bastian Pastewka. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Palatine German
Here's more from comedian Günter Dudenhöfer. According to the program's host, he's the Palatine region's best "Büttenredner" [carnival] orator since Helmut Kohl. A "Bütt" is a barrel in which the orators usually stand while airing the latest "dirty laundry" of the powers that be. Viel Spaß!
Difficulty: Beginner
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: 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!
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