Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
A long afternoon lies ahead for Nick and Adalbert, and they really don't have much in common. Will they find something fun to do? Adalbert already has an idea, which at first seems rather daunting...
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
Adalbert's mother thought it was a good idea to give the children a chemistry set – that is, something educational — to play with. But her plan backfires when Nick and Adalbert end up causing quite a bit of trouble!
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Intermediate
Germany South German
Tina interviews Sven Siegrist, a professional photographer. Sven and his wife mainly do wedding photography, covering the preparations, the ceremony itself, a photo shoot with the couple, and the festivities.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany South German
This small school in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg is quite unique in terms of the independence it grants its students... take a look!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
In southwest Germany, about ninety percent of the medieval population were serfs. They cultivated fields and lands that they had been given by their lords. In return, the peasants had to provide the nobility and their entourage with food and labor.
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Intermediate
Germany High German
In the middle ages, living off the land was very difficult and farmers had to get by with much lower crop yields. Baking was popular, and pig farming was generally successful since the animals could graze on acorns in nearby forests.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
How do we know what people ate in the Middle Ages? Bones found at archaeological sites provide a clear answer to this question.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
In this part we get an insight into medieval cuisine and learn, among other things, why game was not on the farmers' menu. Although many people believe that the farmers were exploited by their feudal lords, there is another side to the story.
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Intermediate
Germany
Fear of the coronavirus has caused many people to stock up on food and supplies. Fortunately, German grocery stores have been able to keep up with the increased demand without any problems. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
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Intermediate
Germany
In a rare televised address, Chancellor Angela Merkel urges the public, directly and in plain language, to take drastic steps to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in Germany. She calls the coronavirus one of the greatest challenges the country has faced.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel discusses the essential actions the German government has taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, including shutting down social activity and tightening border controls. The people's responsibility, she says, is to remain calm and not engage in panic buying (such shopping trips are referred to as die Hamsterkäufe in German) when it comes to groceries.
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Intermediate
Germany
Angela Merkel explains that social distancing will help to slow the spread of COVID-19, acknowledging how difficult it is to not be able to visit loved ones in uncertain times. She also discusses the government's responsibility to consider all possible approaches and keep the public informed.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
A private lab in Germany is working to create a vaccine for COVID-19 as quickly as possible. The US and German governments are already vying for access to the results.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Justus Kliss offers an analysis of Chancellor Angela Merkel's coronavirus television address and what it means for the coming weeks. He compares her strategy to that of French President Emmanuel Macron, and finds it admirable how she focuses on solidarity.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Yamina of “Moin Yamina” is an influencer based in Malaysia, where wearing a mask when you're sick has long been part of everyday life. Here, she shows us how to make stylish masks at home using old items of clothing.
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