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Germany
On the red carpet in Frankfurt, moderator Thomas Raudnitzky chats with actor Matthias Schweighöfer and other luminaries from the German film scene.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany Bavarian High German
The dream of every couch potato: exercising while gaming! The creators of the VR fitness device "ICAROS" want to make this dream a reality. Users fly through virtual worlds and train their bodies at the same time. Freeski pro Lukas Joas tested it out for us.
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Germany South German
In Part 2, Lukas Joas's physiotherapist also gets to fly through virtual worlds on the Icaros fitness trainer. So what’s the verdict? Can using the Icaros replace a normal workout?
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
The Senckenberg Society, a non-profit scientific research institution, is celebrating its 200th anniversary. The Senckenbergers, as the scientists call themselves, are looking for solutions to climate change, poverty, overfishing, and more.
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Germany High German
The first Advent is approaching with great strides — and the weekend weather has something for everyone! In this video, WetterOnline meteorologist Björn Goldhausen gives us an overview.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
We imagine to sharks to be big, scary, and full of serrated teeth – but some species are actually harmless! Learn more about the friendly giants in this video.
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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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Adv-Intermediate
Austria Austrian
After being eradicated in around 1900, the bearded vulture is once again soaring through the Alps! Here, you’ll see shots of them making their home in Austria’s spectacular Hohe Tauern National Park.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
For several years now, a small herd of wild Przewalski horses – named for Russian explorer Colonel Przewalski – has been grazing in Hanau near Frankfurt am Main. They are considered the last living subspecies of the wild horse.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany
"Squirrel Fairy" Rebecca, a 27-year-old social pedagogue from Magstadt in Baden-Württemberg, is a foster mom for dozens of orphaned and injured squirrels — keeping them fed and well until they’re healthy enough to return to the wild. The volunteer work, in addition to her regular job, is exhausting, but also extremely rewarding.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
From Brussels to Barcelona in just 30 minutes? The dream could soon become reality! Come along on a high-speed trip to the Netherlands and learn more about the futuristic vision of a Europe-wide Hyperloop transport network.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
How has tennis star Angelique Kerber been spending her days in the time of coronavirus, when all events are canceled and she’s no longer on the road? Tidying up, keeping fit, and playing cards with her family.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Sports journalist and tennis expert Matthias Stach interviews Grand Slam-winner Angelique Kerber on the tennis courts of Bad Homburg. What role will she play in the upcoming Bad Homburg Open, and what does she remember about her victory in Wimbledon 2018?
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
The Moria refugee camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos, is characterized by crowded tents, mountains of garbage, and inhumane and unsanitary conditions. In summer 2020, Rhaja Horst traveled there to devote her time and energy to helping the refugees. The 19-year-old student from Reckenroth, a municipality in the Rhein-Lahn district, spent eight weeks at Moria giving German lessons. She encourages other who are interested in helping out to join an NGO and go.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Since 2011, an effort has been underway to reconstruct Frankfurt’s Old Town according to architectural models from the 16th to the 19th centuries. However, the new construction is about more than just attracting tourists: The changes are also delighting residents of the city, who are eager to sign up for tours.
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