In this video, you will learn advanced vocabulary related to the weather, and in particular how to talk about winter weather.

The news in April focuses on the energy supply situation in Germany and the policies of the Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser.

This edition of Yabla's "slow news" looks at events that have taken place in England, the US, Germany, and Uganda.

Sabine reports on some newsworthy events, including a new opportunity for young people in Germany and France and developments in Russia.

From politics to extreme weather, here's the news from Germany from July of 2023.

Here's the August news round-up in slow German. Topics include inflation and the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

The biggest news stories this October concern scientific breakthroughs and conflict in the Middle East.

Paula presents November's news. There are reports on immigration, sports, and—once again—extreme weather.

Kitsch or cult? Since the major role of a garden gnome in the (ironically French) film Amélie, and the trial of artist Ottmar Hörl for his garden gnome giving a Nazi salute, gnomes have been a constant presence in the media. Protest gnomes giving the middle finger or baring their behind have led to court trials, and judging from a few of these dirty little gnomes in the video, you can see why! Viel Spaß!

The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. The worst can still be averted if we adapt, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but time is of the essence, and radical changes are needed. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Activist Luisa Neubauer, who is one of the best-known representatives of the Fridays for Future climate protection movement in Germany, sharply criticizes the German government for its inadequate climate policy. Also, pay attention! This video has many examples of the German indirekte Rede (reported speech).

"Fridays for Future" climate activists are at it again. This time, they are protesting against the extension of Berlin's A100 freeway. According to the group, simply building more roads without considering the future of the city is no longer a sustainable transport policy. Copyright: dpa [German press agency].

Kids at the "Schule am Hang" elementary school in Frankfurt am Main are doing experiments on energy resources, and all of it sponsored by the local electric company Mainova AG. See if you can spot the future scientists among the kids interviewed!

Not too long ago, American actress and film producer Katherine Heigl, best known for her work in Grey's Anatomy, visited Esslingen, the birthplace of her grandfather. Now she is back visiting Germany, where she particulary prizes the food: bratwurst, sauerkraut, and above all, spaetzle. Guten Appetit! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Learn about striking miners in Poland and the financial standing of Dutch company ING in this business news broadcast.