Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany North German
This satirical segment looks at internet trolling. In the anonymity of the Internet, some people lose all inhibitions: They hate, bully, flame, and diss. In real life, however, they still hold back. But what if they didn’t?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Half-empty platforms, crowds of people in front of the information desk, annoyed people on their smartphones. Our reporter Jasmin knows exactly what makes a typical rail strike report.
Authors: Oliver Durke, Jasmin Wenkemann
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
This installment of the satirical news show "extra drei extra" focuses on public transport in Germany.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Everything has to be sustainable nowadays, but so many claims of "sustainability" are nothing more than greenwashing. Greenwashing is only about looking green, selling products, and easing the conscious of the consumer, but not about actually working to protect the environment.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The weekly political satire show “extra 3" presents a series of retro-style animated shorts addressing critical issues. Social media works because people are addicted to validation and likes — especially children and teenagers. Sandy is a self-possessed and savvy pre-teen, but she's not immune to the pull of social media and the approval of her peers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The weekly political satire show “extra 3,” which is produced by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Northern German Broadcasting), presents a series of retro-style animated shorts addressing pressing social issues. Here, we explore Nestlé’s profit-fueled depletion of one of the Earth’s most precious resources: water.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
This satirical commercial for the made-up company TOYtschland takes a critical look at Germany's arms exports to nations embroiled in conflicts outside of the EU.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Every third euro of the EU budget goes to agriculture; but unfortunately, the system ends up favoring large farms employing inhumane practices over more sustainable and ethical agricultural models. Here, NDR’s satirical program “extra 3” lays it all out as a retro-style commercial for board games. Let’s play!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
When it comes to coronavirus vaccination, Germany has been notoriously slow. When will people be able to go back to enjoying normal life—including trips to the movies?
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German
Since 1970, the number of wild mammals, birds, and insects has fallen by 68 percent. The World Biodiversity Council warns that around one million animal and plant species could become extinct in just a few decades.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Endless waiting times, canceled flights, staff strikes, lost luggage: The 2022 vacation season is trying the patience of many an air traveler. What if travel agencies told us in advance what awaits us? "The Honest Travel Agency" just does that!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
This satirical video looks at the topic of bad grammar in the German language, and people who would even actually consider it a crime. Fortunately, Grammar Protection Group 9 is here to save the day!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Enjoy this satirical video about German culture! In a world of unlimited possibilities, one man sets out in search of a hobby. After all, everyone needs a hobby!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
This satirical clip exposes the EU's bias towards large agricultural corporations at the expense of small-scale farmers.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
Extr@ is a language education television series not unlike the sitcom Friends. In this first segment, we meet the main characters, roommates Anna and Sascha.
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