This time Barbara's lessons are about the verbs "to plant" and "to kiss". Things get a bit spicy with all the "kissing" and it appears poor Ian still remains heartbroken, though it is luckily not having any adverse effects on his ability to create a relative clause. Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

We know that cities use machines to clean the streets, but did you know that specially-designed sidewalks can clean the air we breathe? Learn about the new way that the city of Frankfurt is working to improve the environment in this fascinating report from Rhein-Main TV. Umweltverschmutzung? Nein danke!

When it comes to home decor, wallpaper designer Barbara Becker likes things diverse and colorful. Still, everything should be in its proper place! Since she doesn't need a "change of wallpaper" (German idiom for "change of scenery") at the moment, she is not going to be returning to live in Europe anytime soon. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

And again it comes down to practice, practice and more practice! Much to Barbara's surprise and joy, one of her students actually manages to create a relative clause using the dative case. Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

“Whesskey,” the Hessian whisky from the Höhler Distillery, is something very special. This small family business produces its highly-prized beverage only in small batches. Music fans note: the background tune is the “Alabama Song,” composed by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, and performed by the Doors. Zum Wohl!

The path into the mountains may often but rocky, but don’t miss out on visiting the city of Chur! See Switzerland’s oldest town: Chur is the highlight of the valley!

"There are inventions that were made and later forgotten, and there are inventions that somebody forgot to invent." Walter Günther from Frankfurt/Main has done some catching up. He makes devices, which look as if they are from a museum, but which in reality never existed! (Copyright DPA)

Susan, the reigning Miss Germany, and Roxanne, a contestant from South Africa, reveal what appeals to them most about the Miss Intercontinental pageant. Interviews by RheinMain Szene reporter Thomas Raudnitzy.

It’s amazing what the baggage handlers in Frankfurt’s airport manage to accomplish on a daily basis! A reporter from RheinMain TV has dared to put herself to the test.

Barbara is helping her students practice some more relative clauses, this time using pictures. Viel Spaß!

Martin Neitzke, a student of sports sciences, bicycled nearly seven thousand miles across South America! A video report from RheinMain TV. Viel Spaß!

The German Democratic Republic no longer exists and nostalgia ("Ostalgie") for the "good old days" may be fading out. Nevertheless, the "Trabi" is still going strong on 50 miles per gallon. Learn about the cult status that this relic of former communist East Germany has achieved. Viel Spaß!
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Since number words appear frequently in all kinds of conversations, Diane's going to teach you the German ordinal numbers, multiples and fractions. Viel Spaß!

How does one correctly incorporate separable-prefix verbs into relative clauses? What are the various forms of the expression for "every day" and why do they vary? Today Barbara addresses these perplexing questions and much more. Viel Spaß!

The European Fountain Society, with its seat in Karlruhe in southwestern Germany, is committed to the preservation and care of historical fountains and emphasizes the importance of water for man and culture.