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Tagesschau - Ernteausfälle und Corona-Maßnahmen

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany High German

Today’s Tagesschau looks at Germany’s recent harvest, which was once again poor, and what kinds of coronavirus safety measures the government is considering implementing on trains and domestic flights.

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Caption 15 [de]: die sind super ausm Frühjahr gekommen.
Caption 15 [en]: they came out of the spring great.

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heute-show - Die männliche Merkel hat Erinnerungslücken - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany High German

A candidate for the chancellorship who is somehow involved in the CumEx scandal and can't seem to remember anything... Maybe not the best choice after all?

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Caption 8 [de]: kein Scherz, für die Einführung der Ehe für alle bekommen.
Caption 8 [en]: no joke, for introducing marriage for all.

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heute-show - Hatespeech: Wer kümmert sich um den Hass im Netz? - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany

When are abusive insults protected under free speech, and when do they constitute criminal behavior? Using satire, this episode of the heute-show examines the obstacles that arise when it comes to preventing hate speech online.

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Caption 2 [de]: kommen zweiundneunzig Prozent der Hetze im Internet von rechts.
Caption 2 [en]: ninety-two percent of the rabble-rousing on the internet is coming from the right.

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Umwelt und Natur - Wo sind all die Bienen hin?

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany High German

Bees are rapidly dying off – a major environmental problem – and there are numerous causes. The weekly political satire show extra 3, which is produced by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Northern German Broadcasting), investigates colony collapse by sassily redubbing an old episode of Maya the Honey Bee, a 1970s Japanese TV series based on a German book.

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Caption 48 [de]: Also hier gibt's nix zu fressen und da kommen die Tiere nicht.
Caption 48 [en]: So here there's nothing to eat, and then animals don't come.

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heute-show - Wasserknappheit: Verkauft eure Aktien und investiert in Wasser!

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany High German

In this episode of the heute-show, a satirical late-night TV program, host Oliver Welke takes a deeper look at why Germany is suddenly dealing with a drought—and how that’s impacting everyday life for people in the country. Comedian Martin Klempnow also makes an appearance as a teacher tasked with explaining to children how to save water for the future.

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Caption 13 [de]: dass wir Einschränkungen bekommen,
Caption 13 [en]: that we get restrictions,

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Coronavirus - Nikolaus mit Mundschutz

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany Bavarian

Brilliant — or tacky? A confectionery shop in Lower Franconia is tapping into the spirit of the times by offering a chocolate Saint Nicholas wearing a face mask. Proprietor Herbert Häcker has received orders from all over Germany for the novelty candy, and even had to bring on another employee to keep up with the demand. But on social media, not everyone is amused… Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

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Caption 26 [de]: kommen, äh... äh, sehr viele positive Meldungen dazu.
Caption 26 [en]: so many positive messages, uh... uh, have arrived.

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Tag der Deutschen Einheit - So denken Deutsche 30 Jahre nach der Wiedervereinigung

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany Bavarian High German South German

On October 3, 2020, Germany celebrated 30 years since the official reunification. The Wall itself may be long gone, but for many Germans, a “wall” still exists in their minds. How does the generation that grew up in a united Germany feel about it?

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Caption 58 [de]: in dem gesamten Deutschland angekommen ist,
Caption 58 [en]: reached all of Germany,

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Coronavirus - Nachrichten zur weltweiten Lage - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany

Deutsche Welle’s Michaela Küpfer speaks with Gerd Müller (CSU), Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, about the ways in which the coronavirus is exacerbating the economic disparity between the first world and the developing world. Müller finds it scandalous that big companies have continued to makes billions in profits throughout the crisis, and agrees that the “turbo-capitalism” of the past 30 years needs to end.

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Caption 20 [de]: Werden Sie dies Geld bekommen?
Caption 20 [en]: Will you get this money?

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Coronavirus - Kommentar zu Angela Merkels Rede - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany

Justus Kliss offers an analysis of Chancellor Angela Merkel's coronavirus television address and what it means for the coming weeks. He compares her strategy to that of French President Emmanuel Macron, and finds it admirable how she focuses on solidarity.

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Caption 75 [de]: und angekommen ist im Kanzleramt,
Caption 75 [en]: and has arrived at the Chancellery.

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Richter Alexander Hold - Wer hat recht bei falscher Mülltrennung?

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany South German

Separating your trash and recycling incorrectly can get expensive: Judge Alexander Hold sheds light on the legal realities of waste separation.

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Caption 17 [de]: weil dieses Schreiben hier haben Sie mit Sicherheit auch bekommen [umgangssprachlicher Satzbau].
Caption 17 [en]: because you certainly got this letter here as well.

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G20-Gipfel - Bremer Polizisten sprechen über G20-Einsatz

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany North German

A police captain and a young officer speak about their experience controlling the protest at the G20 Summit in Hamburg.

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Caption 30 [de]: In vielen Fällen mussten sie mit nur drei Stunden Schlaf pro Nacht auskommen.
Caption 30 [en]: In many cases, they had to make do with only three hours of sleep each night.

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Blindenfußball - Treffen nach Ton

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany

Do you consider yourself a brave person? Well imagine putting a scarf over your eyes and playing soccer blind! For the members of the German Blind National Soccer League, this is part of their daily life. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

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Caption 12 [de]: Nationaltrainer Ulrich Pfisterer erklärt, worauf es beim Blindenfußball ankommt.
Caption 12 [en]: National coach Ulrich Pfisterer explains what it takes to play blind soccer.

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Spiegel-TV-Magazin - Ausgebellt: deutscher Schäferhund am Ende

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany

For dog lovers: with the coming of the European Union, the once dominant breed, the German shepherd, is falling out of favor as a K9 service animal. Höchst interessant!

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Caption 5 [de]: Deutschland ist auf den Benelux-Hund gekommen.
Caption 5 [en]: Germany has turned to the Benelux dog.

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Rhein-Main-TV - Feier zur deutschen Einheit in Frankfurt wird gigantisch

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany Hessian

At the beginning of October, the city of Frankfurt is expecting one million visitors. Why? Because the nation is celebrating its reunification twenty-five years ago, and Frankfurt is hosting a huge festival! Just about everyone with a name and a rank is expected in the Main metropolis. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!

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Caption 40 [de]: sowie der EU-Kommissionspräsident Jean-Claude Juncker ihr Kommen bereits zugesagt.
Caption 40 [en]: as well as the president of the EU Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, have already confirmed their presence.

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Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft - Exklusiv-Interview mit Joseph Blatter

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Switzerland Swiss German

There is no place for the failure of the World Cup in the mind of Joseph Blatter. Unfinished stadiums and possible mass demonstrations are no problem for the FIFA president. He is certain that the World Cup will be a success, but that the European teams will have a tough time getting to the final match! (video copyright dpa)

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Caption 34 [de]: dass sie in eine, in, ähm, in, in, das Finale kommen.
Caption 34 [en]: that they come in a, in, uh, in, in, in the final match.

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