Students from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology speak about how places in German can be made accessible for those with physical handicaps.

For many, it is the most wonderful time of the year. But what actually makes Christmas so special, and what is the best thing about it for students? We asked around on campus and got some interesting answers.

Students in Karlsruhe talk about what they do for the environment in their daily lives.

Check out DJ Jey as he enjoys the candy trade show in Cologne. He's trying out all kinds of German sweets, from Christmas stollen to lollipops to gingerbread...

The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. The worst can still be averted if we adapt, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but time is of the essence, and radical changes are needed. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Activist Luisa Neubauer, who is one of the best-known representatives of the Fridays for Future climate protection movement in Germany, sharply criticizes the German government for its inadequate climate policy. Also, pay attention! This video has many examples of the German indirekte Rede (reported speech).

"Fridays for Future" climate activists are at it again. This time, they are protesting against the extension of Berlin's A100 freeway. According to the group, simply building more roads without considering the future of the city is no longer a sustainable transport policy. Copyright: dpa [German press agency].

To understand the impact of climate change on Germany's weather, meteorologist Sven Plöger accompanies researchers to Greenland's dramatic landscapes.

Some rhetorical devices are used in English and German alike, one of these being the climax.

Next time you find yourself on Planet Klingon and in need of a restroom, you needn’t feel shy: teacher Lieven Litaer is offering a course in the Klingon language in Saarbrücken. Careful though, if your date finds out you’re a closet Trekkie, you may be sleeping alone tonight… Lebe lang und in Frieden!
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The spectacular and dramatic course of events at the "Frankfurt Sparkasse Ironman European Championship" reveals exciting competition ending sometimes with surprising results.

If a plate full of steaming pork knuckle sounds delicious to you, then let Cettina show you how to make it in proper Southern German style! Guten Appetit beim Deutschlernen!

Federico shows us how easy it is to prepare a potato and ground meat casserole... even using vegan meat! Why not try it yourself?

How can you tell if fresh fruits and vegetables are good or not? Chef Tolga von Klein from the Kochhaus restaurant in Berlin has some excellent tips. Guten Appetit!
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Professional cook Tolga von Klein from the Kochhaus Berlin shows us how to turn a simple salad into a... mouth experience! He also gives us some invaluable tips on how to find the best fresh asaparagus and how to know just where to cut the stems. Warning: just watching this will make you hungry! Guten Appetit!