Difficulty:
Beginner
Germany
In the second part of her New Year's address, German chancellor Angela Merkel gives an overview of her policy goals for the coming year. She appeals to the citizens of Germany to join the discussion and work along side her in achieving those goals.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
Hollywood director James Cameron dove once before into the depths of the ocean with his Blockbuster movie Titanic . Now he wants to reach the deepest point of the world's oceans — the Mariana Trench. But billionaire Richard Branson is also planning his own expedition into the deep.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty:
Beginner
Germany
At the end of the year 2011, the German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel looks back upon the year's major natural, political and economic events. In her address, she encourages her fellow citizens to remain strong and resolute in the face of formidable challenges that lie ahead.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
BMX riders are the cool rebels who do their awesome bike tricks on the back streets, right? Not quite: BMX has now hit the big time and made it to the Olympic Games.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
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
The high jump has been an Olympic discipline since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. In this clip, the predominant jumping technique, the Fosbury flop, is explained and demonstrated step-by-step. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty:
Beginner
Germany
In this second episode of the series about the Domäne Dahlem, Eva invites us for a walk around the farm and shows us various crop plants and animals.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
Diving from a tower is officially called platform diving, and has a long Olympic tradition, having been an official Olympic sport since 1904.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
The swimming style known as Butterfly (or previously as Dolphin-style), is recognised as an official swimming style since 1953. This video explains how top athletes achieve excellence in the pool.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
Open air concerts, delicious food, many fun activities for kids of all age groups are on offer every summer at "The Festival" in Karlsruhe. Thousands of people gather each year in this beautiful city. Diane and the Yabla team had a look around for you and experienced many different things.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Germany
Concentration, agility and leaping ability... Beach volleyball sounds like an enjoyable leisure activity, but it is both an Olympic sport and and a tough, serious professional sport. Enjoy!
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany South German
And our excursion into the realm of Karlruhe's water fountains continues, past expressive, carefully formed sculptures and gentle splashing waters. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
In a hospital in Düsseldorf, soccer-crazed moms can choose to give birth to their children in the "Fortuna Düsseldorf" soccer team maternity room. The idea has proven surprisingly successful!
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
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 South German
Das Ding vor Ort
Colorful disks fly over the castle of Karlsruhe, hit a garbage can and are cheered on by a few guys… Welcome to disk golf Karlsruhe!
Are you sure you want to delete this comment? You will not be able to recover it.