Difficulty: Advanced
Germany
The panel talks about how the infrastructure in Germany may contribute to the rise of far right sentiment in the eastern part of the country.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany Berlinian North German
Jan Böhmermann and his peers discuss freedom of expression, recent changes in the way the press is viewed, and the effect this has on satirists and comedians who deal with current events.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany
Two members of the audience discuss perceptions of democracy and political engagement in Germany, while Jan Böhmermann considers how the meanings behind certain political terminology are shifting. They are grateful for the fact that the ZDF network has put a spotlight on Saxonians who are against far-right extremism in Germany.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German South German
Determined to hear from anyone who has a question or comment, the panel members continue to call on audience members. One person points out that the problem of right-wing extremism is hardly confined to Germany, and that age has a lot to do with the perception of immigration as a threat rather than something that benefits society.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German
This segment begins with a discussion about generational differences, and then continues on to an exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the government and of the people.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Jan Böhmermann and the panel discuss to what extent people really live in "filter bubbles" in which they only hear political perspectives that reinforce their own ideas. He thinks it's not as big of a threat as people believe.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany
In this final segment, Jan Böhmermann and the rest of the panel talk about to what extent jokes can be made about certain groups. Are there times when they create actual stereotypes and thus become harmful?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
Cettina and Sara talk about Baden-Württemberg, a federal state in the south of Germany that has a number of defining geographical features and cultural hallmarks.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
Cettina and Sarah prepare a typical dish from the region of Swabia. Maultaschen are like German ravioli, and are served either fried or in broth.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Besides Oktoberfest, what else do you know about Bavaria? Cettina and Sarah go through the geography, history, and other facts related to Germany's largest federal state.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
Cettina and Sarah cook a very traditional Bavarian meal: pretzels made from scratch with sausages.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
Cettina tells the legend of how the pretzel got its shape and its lye glaze. Afterwards, Cettina and Sara compare a store-bought pretzel with one of the ones they made themselves.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Could you point to the Rhineland on a map of Germany? Since when has the area officially been Rhineland-Palatinate? And why do tourists flock to it? In this video, you can learn all about the geography, demographics, and landscape of this federal state.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Today, Cettina and Sabine are making "Pfälzer Fläschknepp,” a regional dish from the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate. “Fläschknepp” means “meatballs” in the local dialect. These flavorful, savory meatballs are made from fresh ingredients, and are served with a pungent horseradish sauce. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
What’s Hamburg all about? Here, Franka introduces you to the famous Hanseatic city, giving an overview of its geography, food, attractions, and history.
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