Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
This installment of our series on the Feldberg Lakes focuses on fish and how they reproduce. We also meet the savior of the eastern bullhead.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The Feldberg lakes are home to mysterious creatures that look like plants and can only be found in an unspoiled habitat. Get to know these exciting organisms, some of which truly fascinate scientists.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The Feldberg Lakes are a veritable paradise for various species of eagle. In this video, we meet the kings of the skies as they engage in courtship displays, hunting, and nest building.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
In this segment, we get to know other creatures living in the Feldberg lakes and learn who the "grandmother" is.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
This part is about the offspring of the various inhabitants of the Feldberg lakes. How do the parents behave after the mating season? How dangerous is life for the various species, and how do they protect themselves?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
A few very special insect species can be found around the Feldberg Lakes. Otters and other water creatures also live here, and the full moon seems to have a special effect on them.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The meadows around the Feldberg Lakes are home to an enormous variety of floral and fauna. While deer, foxes, and hares live on land, predatory and non-predatory fish can be found underwater, where the natural balance is being threatened by anglers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The condition of the aquatic habitat is checked at regular intervals by conservationists and some interesting discoveries have already been made. Meanwhile, the ospreys are gradually training their young to become independent.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The allure of the Feldberg Lakes with their clear, fresh water was described many years ago by the writer Hans Fallada. In the last part of this series, you can see how professional conservationists and volunteers are helping to preserve these impressive waters.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
The weekly political satire show “extra 3” takes a look at what it really means to be an environmentalist. Do certain habits really make a difference, or do they just make someone feel better?
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: Beginner
Germany High German
Believe or not, Germany is home to a fascinating range of wild animals. Learn more about the beavers, wolves, storks, lynxes, and wild bees who live there.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Pets often provide great comfort to aging humans. But what happens to these faithful companions when their owners suddenly pass away? Dogs, cats, and other furry animals have good chances of being rehomed; the story is different for the snakes and lizards at the reptile sanctuary in Munich. 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
Yabla's own Cettina interviews Sarah, a student at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
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: Beginner
Germany
Yabla's very own Eva takes us on a nice stroll though an autumnal German park and fills us in on the best things about the German vocabulary for this time of year. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
The heute-show is Germany's answer to The Daily Show in the US. In this episode, host Oliver Welke and "expert" Tina Hausten (played by comedian Martina Hill) look at ways in which Germany isn't exactly a role model when it comes to climate policy.
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
Toasting your friends and setting off fireworks is an essential part of the New Year celebration, but unfortunately the animals in the Berlin Zoo don't feel the same way! See how the Berlin Zoo tries to deal with the problems of inner-city fireworks and their animals. (video copyright dpa)
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
It is winter. And in winter you have to put on a couple of more things than in the summer to protect yourself from the cold.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
The arrival of colder weather and the changing colors of the trees are things we associate with the fall season. Enjoy this video, which introduces basic vocabulary related to this time of year.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Spring has finally sprung! It’s time to shed a few layers of clothing and enjoy the spring sun…
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Ah! Spring has sprung and summer is in full swing! Gone are the winter blues and people are enjoying the outdoors again!
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