When two consecutive vowels result in one vowel sound, it’s called a “diphthong.” Learn how to pronounce German’s most common diphthongs in this video.

In a private lesson, Lisa teaches Selma how to use the dative and the accusative: "Who gives what to whom?" Speaking of gifts, Selma's birthday is coming up and she’d like to go ice skating. Will her father allow it?

Yara and Sarah reminisce about old times, back when they used to party until dawn. While Yara looks back on that era fondly, she is happy with the way her life is now.

Jan gives a class presentation on the federal state of Berlin, which is of course also Germany's capital city, telling us a bit about its geographical qualities, history, and attractions. Will he be able to improve his grade this time?

The little dots atop some German vowels are not just embellishments! In fact, they change the sounds of the letters and the meaning of the words. How are they pronounced, and what kinds of patterns can you find in German grammar involving umlauts? In this video, Eylin gives a simple overview.

Nina and Lisa are fighting. What happened between them? Turns out Nina’s been keeping a secret...

After Max and Tarek discuss which other festivals and holidays they’d like to celebrate at their restaurant, it’s time to toast to the tenth anniversary. Lisa suddenly pulls Nina away from the group, which Sebastian can't help but notice.

The little concert at Tarek and Max’s restaurant is a success — so much so that Tarek would also like to organize celebrations for Valentine's Day and Halloween.

Sarah and Yara are trying to figure out their evening plans when Yara gets a message from Nico. He and his friends will be performing at Max and Tarek’s restaurant in the evening. Will the spontaneous concert be a success?

Yara shows her friend around the city. They’ve just been to an exhibition at the city palace, and now they’re headed to a small museum where a famous composer once lived. Will they like it?

In Part II of this video, Eylin gives some tips for practicing the German "ach" sound. Have fun watching and listening!

Yara is about to close the store when the landlord shows up. She tells him about the tour she wants to take through the city with a friend. He immediately has some suggestions for her.

The German language contains two allophones known as the “ich” sound and the “ach” sound. Pronouncing them correctly is sometimes difficult, but with a little practice and a couple of tricks, you’ll be able to get it right. Eylin shows you how.

The restaurant “Marek” is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and the owners have hired a band to perform. Unfortunately, the singer is sick, so the band has canceled. Will they be able to find a replacement before the guests arrive?

Selma’s father, Ibrahim, was a doctor in Syria, but has no experience with job interviews in Germany. Luckily, Lisa has found him the perfect person to practice with.