In this first part of this unit on conjunctions, you will find out which words belong to this group. Also, with the help of the conjunction “weil" '['because'], you will learn how to correctly use them. Listen in, learn and "viel Vergnügnung beim Deutschlernen!"

Soul singer Cassandra Steen is interviewed about her voice acting role in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, and asked about her unusual height.

In the second part of our interview, the German pop-rock band Luxuslärm talks about their plans for the immediate future.

The members of the Karlsruhe rock band Sons of Sounds explain how their band got started.

With the motto Organic Disco, the climate-friendly party rocks on at Darmstadt’s “Centralstation” – on a dance floor that produces energy.

A warm welcome to a visit of Therese’s Meadow. The interview reveals some crazy things people do at Oktoberfest. You will also find out how the name Theresienwiese [Therese’s Meadow] came about. A video by beQueen.

The model agent Peyman Amin admits his preference for natural women and is interviewed about his family.

In this second part of the teaching unit on conjunctions, you will hear more examples using the conjunction “weil” ['because'] in the present and present perfect tenses. Take what you learn here and try to formulate some of your own sentences! "Viel Glück beim Lernen!"

Second and last part of the interview with German soul band Glashaus. You will see a small scene from the official video for the single "Licht" ("Light") and find out a bit more about the band’s background.

What really makes the people of Wiesbaden laugh? We received the most varied answers to this question.

Franz Beckenbauer explains how it was a slap in the face which lead him to FC Bayern after beginning his career as a schoolboy in his hometown of Giesing. He enjoys food, but cooking is not for him, he says.

For animal lovers: Beastly addition – both cheetahs Mara and Malawi are the new stars of the Opel Zoo in Kronberg.

On May 28th 2010 the new single “Somma im Kiez” [Summer in the Neighborhood] by Culcha Candela was released. The guys had a lot of fun during the shooting of the video.

The “Dance into May” at the Union-Halle in Frankfurt has quite a few things to offer to its female guests.

Actress, presenter and model Sonya Kraus is expecting a baby. Thomas Raudnitzky interviewed her on the subject.