Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany South German
This Yabla video shows a machine from the Karlsruhe company SAC which inspects textiles for defects. If you are a fan of Technik, this video is for you!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Do you consider yourself a brave person? Well imagine putting a scarf over your eyes and playing soccer blind! For the members of the German Blind National Soccer League, this is part of their daily life. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German
Jan Böhmermann and his team from the late-night show Neo Magazin Royale went to Dresden to understand why right-wing populism finds so much acceptance there. Together with Ralf Kabelka, Moritz Neumeier, and the audience in the Staatsoperette Dresden, he dedicates the show to the question of whether it is helpful or counterproductive to make them the subject of his jokes again and again. Here in the first part, you'll learn about the motives and conditions of the following discussion.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German
A member of the audience discusses differences in anti-immigrant sentiment in Bavaria and Saxony, and in rural and urban communities.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German
The panel discusses the possibility that AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) supporters are not always opposed to immigrants, but may be voting for the far right for other reasons. They continue to consider what the role of comedy is in all of this.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German
The panelists talk more about stereotypes of eastern and western regions of Germany and what motivates people to join the AfD. One audience member reminds the group that actions speak louder than words.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German
Audience members talk about a recent demonstration and how reactions to populist movements have changed in cities such as Dresden.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany
The panel talks about how the infrastructure in Germany may contribute to the rise of far right sentiment in the eastern part of the country.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany Berlinian North German
Jan Böhmermann and his peers discuss freedom of expression, recent changes in the way the press is viewed, and the effect this has on satirists and comedians who deal with current events.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany
Two members of the audience discuss perceptions of democracy and political engagement in Germany, while Jan Böhmermann considers how the meanings behind certain political terminology are shifting. They are grateful for the fact that the ZDF network has put a spotlight on Saxonians who are against far-right extremism in Germany.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German South German
Determined to hear from anyone who has a question or comment, the panel members continue to call on audience members. One person points out that the problem of right-wing extremism is hardly confined to Germany, and that age has a lot to do with the perception of immigration as a threat rather than something that benefits society.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany North German
This segment begins with a discussion about generational differences, and then continues on to an exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the government and of the people.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Jan Böhmermann and the panel discuss to what extent people really live in "filter bubbles" in which they only hear political perspectives that reinforce their own ideas. He thinks it's not as big of a threat as people believe.
Difficulty: Advanced
Germany
In this final segment, Jan Böhmermann and the rest of the panel talk about to what extent jokes can be made about certain groups. Are there times when they create actual stereotypes and thus become harmful?
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Alemannic South German
In part one of this series, Yabla star reporter Diane attends the Peter and Paul festival in Bretten, where she not only dons medieval garb, but proceeds to take lessons in loading and shooting a replica of an ancient matchlock musket, and all in a genuine Baden dialect!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany South German
In this next part, Yabla star reporter Diane tells us tales of the battle between Bretten and the Duke of Württemberg, of the fattened puppy that fooled him into retreat! We are also presented with the conjuring of a court jester. Viel Spaß!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Angela Merkel made a speech in the German Parliament regarding Great Britain's vote to cease to belong to the European Union, making it clear that there are many guidelines, as well as a timeline, that need to be followed. You can read the full text here.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Watch this trailer for “Kinn City” [Chin City], the slightly different version of the popular movie “Sin City”.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Federal President of Germany Christian Wulff resigns after 598 days because of massive accusations of having taken bribes. A review. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Hessian
A German comedian with an East German background, Citizen Lars Dietrich continues to answer Raudy's questions, and among others, gives evidence of his previous career as a stuntman...
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
What grinds the gears of the forbearing Cassandra Steen and how does she feel about talent shows? You are going to find out all that in this fourth and last part of the interview.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Eleven-year-old Amy is a big fan of musicals. Here on The Voice Kids, she belts out “Erinnerung,” the German version of “Memory” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical Cats.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany South German
Yabla's own Cettina interviews mothers at the lake to find out how they understand their role and what they strive for in raising their children.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Upper Saxon
Is that a ‘Berliner’? And is it okay to eat it? The classic debate over the correct name of this pastry plays no small part in this funny video by Joe the Rocker/CHoE Rocker.
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