Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
This report on the Wiesbaden Jewish Memorial for the Wiesbaden victims of the Holocaust is a remarkably well made mini-documentary, featuring historical photographs as well as interviews with the chairman of the Wiesbaden Jewish Community, the mayor of Wiesbaden, and the architect who designed the memorial site.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
An original DC-3 Rosinenbomber (Raisin Bomber) still exists in Berlin, and is remembered particularly fondly by American pilot Gail Halvorsen. It was once a major attraction, flying visitors and residents alike over the capital city. Now a major restoration project is underway—and the airplane will soon be flying again. A video from the dpa.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Sebastian from VIVA poses as a tiger for the animal rights organisation Peta. Help to protect our nature and environment by clicking this link before you sign up for Yabla.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
He won one of the famous industry's prizes "The Golden Scissors" - and works in a cloister in Fulda. Highest quality, individual design and modelling turn these custom-made suits into outstanding products manufactured by the Fransiscan monk.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
As part of a segment for the heute-show, a late-night satirical TV program, presenter and comedian Lutz van der Horst visits an anti-vaxxer demonstration in Hamburg to find out why these parents do not want to have their children vaccinated against preventable diseases.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Schlager star Helene Fisher has a little ritual that she performs before going on stage with her band. Watch this video to find out some of the performance secrets of this incredible singer! (video copyright dpa)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Many children dream of a cute and loyal dog. But before parents grant their children's wish, they should be aware of the great responsibility that pet ownership entails, so as to prevent dogs from being neglected Christmas presents.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
You can find the candy called Schokoküsse ("chocolate kisses") in most supermarkets in Germany. Wolfgang Keil, however, custom makes them by hand in his mini-factory in Schotten, Hesse. Want chili peppers or beer in your chocolate? Keil will make anything you can think up to your own specifications. Guten Appetit! (video copyright dpa)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
American kids get to make up their own "dungeons" in basements for Halloween fun, but in Germany you can go to the real Frankenstein Castle! Strictly for those who enjoy being frightened... viel Spaß am Halloween! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
It's hard to imagine an episode of "Cops" where the SWAT team emerges from the helicopter, heads for the locker room and settles down in the break room to... crochet? But the forces of law and order in North Rhine-Westphalia do just that, and for every knitted cap sold, five euros goes to a charitable organization! (video copyright dpa)
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Austria
Two of the most beautiful golf clubs of Europe are shown, namely the Schönborn Golf Club (30 kilometers from Vienna) and the Fontana Golf Club.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Hessian Ruhrdeutsch
An "old timer" may be an old man in English, but in German an Oldtimer is a classic car! These famous "golden oldies" are taking center stage this weekend in Wettenberg near Giessen. Viel Spaß!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
This exhibition is dedicated to a rather unappetizing aspect of everyday life of the royalty of yesteryear: "The Quiet Little Place... Taboo and Cleanliness at Court" in the Schwetzinger castle shows numerous chamber pots, wash basins and commodes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
On Prevention Day, students from the Erich-Kästner-School in Wiesbaden deal with difficult and important subjects, such as violence, drugs and sexuality.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
In her new documentary film, teacher Larissa Anton deals with the topic of witch hunts and superstition in the Odenwald.
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