Jacob recites two poems by Mascha Kaléko: “Interview mit mir selbst” and “Im Exil.” The German-Jewish poet had to flee to America in 1938, and her works were banned in Germany after the Nazis labeled them “harmful and undesirable.”

Learn about traditional East Frisian costumes, German greetings and codes of conduct, and amusing proverbs in Part II of Cettina’s video on customs and traditions.

What kinds of customs and traditions are characteristic of Germany? What are some common stereotypes about Germans? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this video. Enjoy!

Tina interviews Sven Siegrist, a professional photographer. Sven and his wife mainly do wedding photography, covering the preparations, the ceremony itself, a photo shoot with the couple, and the festivities.

Eva talks about her visit to Berlin's International Green Week, a fair for agriculture, where she also tries food from different countries.

Eva tells us about the tradition of Advent calendars and shows us one that she has made herself.

Julia met a really nice guy at a party that the three friends attended. The next day, they talk about how she should proceed.

When all three friends are back at the apartment, Brigitta encourages Marie and Julia to speak about what's bothering them.

People who move to or visit Germany are often confused by the very thorough recycling system that is in place. Eva explains what types of materials go in which color bins and all about deposits on glass and plastic bottles.

When Marie comes home and has a few complaints about living with Julia, it's clear to Brigitta that the two of them need to talk.

Do you know what it means if a German says that something is nullachtfünfzehn? What about "to give someone the basket?" Eva looks at a few more German expressions.

In the second part of Jenny's interview with Edmund Stössel, she asks him about voice acting, and they compare the challenges of different types of acting work.

Brigitta finds out that her friends are having some trouble getting along as roommates and communicating about their expectations.

In this video, Eva talks about common winter ailments and the various medicines and home remedies that are used in Germany.

Yabla's own Jenny interviews Edmund Stössel, who began a career in law only to turn to television and work his way up to a managerial position at Rhein-Main-TV.