The ski season has begun on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. There are no more COVID restrictions, but now there's a new problem due to rising energy costs.

German summers are getting hotter and hotter — but the Environmental Agency in the small city of Giessen, in the state of Hesse, has come up with an innovative tool for helping residents keep cool: a special city map! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

In this video, pain specialist Roland Liebscher-Bracht demonstrates three effective exercises for lower back pain.

In this German PSA, Javelin throw world champions Johannes Vetter and Christina Obergföll recall the Corona winter of 2020. They longed to be training outdoors while the government was ordering everyone to stay home. After some lazy months of lockdown, they eventually found a way to keep fit.

Paula talks about her reasons for going vegan. What benefits does veganism have for the environment?

Paula shows us around Stuttgart's Veggie-Messe (veggie fair) and discovers some delicious foods for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking for healthy alternatives.

What does your diet have to do with climate protection? And what does the word "sustainable" really mean? Paula explains in this video.

Giada gives great tips about nonverbal communication in Germany. This is essential to know because there are clear differences in body language compared to other countries.

In this video, you'll learn important phrases and words to describe people. Eylin also tells you what kinds of guys she was attracted to in her early 20s!

What do hands tell us about a person? And are left-handed people more creative than right-handed people? What makes our hands so unique?

Expand your household vocabulary with this video! Here, Eylin introduces you to the various tools she keeps at home to do repairs around the house.

Eylin introduces us to her new neighborhood: Ottensen! Located in the center of Hamburg, Ottensen has a village-like atmosphere and is popular with young families. There’s a diverse range of large and small stores, but the highlight is the outdoor market, which takes place four times a week.

Eylin talks about the beauty of fall and the fun children can have with the leaves. The only thing she dislikes about the season is the number of leaf blowers around.

What do people in Germany eat and what do many now pay attention to in terms of nutrition? Eylin shares her experiences.

In this second part, you will learn important vocabulary related to cooking and also get some valuable tips and recipe ideas.