Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Despite the cold weather, tropical parrots, such as the Ring-necked Parakeet, have taken up residence in some German cities. Ornithologists suppose that they descended from escaped pets.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Singing is fun, and the Primacanta children turn the Römerberg square in Frankfurt into their own stage for making making music together. Rhein-Main reporter Melissa Bosnjic reports from Frankfurt am Main.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Yabla's star reporter Diane takes us on a tour of the team sport Ultimate Frisbee at the Karlsruhe Christmas Cup. If you are up for starting the day with frisbee and a cold beer, then you have come to the right place!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany, Switzerland High German Swiss German
In part two of this series, Yabla star reporter Diane is live and in person at the Christmas Cup Frisbee Championships in Karlsruhe. Diane interviews several players and we get some great shots of the game itself. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
For animal lovers: A former US troops area near Hanau will be the new home for up to thirty Przewalski horses – the last remaining subspecies of the wild horse.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
For several years now, a small herd of wild Przewalski horses – named for Russian explorer Colonel Przewalski – has been grazing in Hanau near Frankfurt am Main. They are considered the last living subspecies of the wild horse.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
For animal lovers: currently there is a lack of everything at the Nied Animal Protection Society in Frankfurt. There were not enough Christmas donations and the animal shelter is, as always, extremely crowded after Christmas.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany Hessian
For animal lovers: Beastly addition – both cheetahs Mara and Malawi are the new stars of the Opel Zoo in Kronberg.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany Hessian
Are you an animal lover? Do you enjoy being outside, breathing fresh air and, in particular, seeing magnificent birds of prey… like falcons, owls and buzzards? If so, then you’re bound to enjoy this clip von der Falknerei Feldberg!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Movie horses have to be able to do a lot of things: follow the cues of their trainers off-set, keep a cool head amidst all the commotion on-set, even the simplest task, like standing still in a meadow, takes skill! A video from dpa [the German Press Agency].
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
What's cuter than a baby polar bear? Two baby polar bears! The recent birth of twins at the Munich Zoo has caused a media sensation. Watch this report to see for yourself! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The honey bee is the oldest livestock species of all and an industrious animal essential to the health of our planet.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
Soccer player Lars Stindl talks about his beginnings with the Karlsruher SC. He also tells us how he made his debut at the SC and how he scored his first goal.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
From Munich to Berlin in just four hours — that's what Deutsche Bahn's new high-speed connection is promising. But is it really faster than going by airplane? The race is on!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
By the time Olcay's flight from Munich to Berlin takes off, Claire’s train has already been traveling for three hours. This is going to be a close race!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The race between airplane and train is coming to an end! Who will reach Alexanderplatz’s World Time Clock first—Claire or Olcay? It’s going to be close!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Working in customer service is hardly easy; you have to be friendly and do your best to help every customer. In this video, Galileo reporter Claire tries her hand at working as an agent in a call center.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Claire is really struggling to get to grips with her new job, and the customers aren't exactly making it easy for her...
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Claire finishes her days of work at the call center. When it's finally over, she reflects on her experience. The job as a call center agent is very stressful. No matter what happens, you have to remain friendly and calm!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
"Gamification" may be an English word, but it is a topic that fascinates researchers all over the world. How can certain activities become more fun or motivational through gaming principles?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Fitness applications are some of the most successful examples of gamification at the moment. However, many scientists and corporations see a lot of potential for motivating people in the workplace as well.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
The weather in Germany is becoming increasingly more extreme, with tornadoes and even hurricanes sometimes taking their toll. Climate experts are concerned about this, and tell us what we might expect in twenty to fifty years.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
In her new documentary film, teacher Larissa Anton deals with the topic of witch hunts and superstition in the Odenwald.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Do you believe in witches? In the Middle Ages many people did, and so-called witches were simply burned at the stake. Larissa Anton made a film about the history of witches.
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