Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Till wraps up his segment on climate change, emphasizing the importance of introducing new policies and regulations rather than so much responsibility being placed on each individual.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
For this heute-show segment, Lutz van der Horst asks people whether they are already heating their homes despite the energy crisis. He then realizes that if he is going to judge them for wanting to stay warm, he will need to show that he can handle the cold.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
The German government is really struggling to meet its climate goals. The satirical heute-show is at it again, ruthlessly exposing the problem. It's about time someone called those politicians out!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
An original DC-3 Rosinenbomber (Raisin Bomber) still exists in Berlin, and is remembered particularly fondly by American pilot Gail Halvorsen. It was once a major attraction, flying visitors and residents alike over the capital city. Now a major restoration project is underway—and the airplane will soon be flying again. A video from the dpa.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
In this video, Federico tells us about his stay in the USA and what everyday life is like at an American highschool.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
Thinking about going abroad for a longer period of time? In this video, Federico shares a bit about his own experience studying in another country.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
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.”
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Jan from Munich tells us a whimsical winter story — loosely adapted from the tales of Baron of Münchhausen, the “Baron of Lies” — and carries us off into the Baron's world of fantasy and exaggeration.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
Jan from Munich presents us with another fantastical story inspired by the adventures of Baron von Münchhausen — the “Baron of Lies.” Here, the hero rescues himself and his horse from a swamp.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Jan narrates another story based loosely on a tale by the fictional noble storyteller Baron Munchausen, a character created by Rudolf Erich Raspe in a book published in 1785. Here, the protagonist rides a cannonball over a besieged city.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Jan tells us another story loosely based on the work of noble storyteller and unreliable narrator Baron Münchhausen. Here, he and his horse are chased down by a hungry wolf as they’re making their way through the snow.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
You may know the story of "The Tortoise and the Hare," but do you know about the race between the hare and the hedgehog?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
For the rabbit, winning is all that matters, to the extent that he compromises his own safety! Meanwhile, the hedgehog is taking things extremely slowly, perhaps having forgotten about the race altogether.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
After the hare is freed from the trap by a benevolent old man, he continues on with the race despite his injured leg — but he can't escape the fear that he might have lost. Meanwhile, the hedgehog and his wife are having a beautiful day on the lake.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
The little tiger isn’t feeling well at all! Although it's unclear what his injuries are, the little bear bandages him from head to toe and then makes him something good to eat.
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