The letter "R" is pronounced differently in German than it is in English and other languages, and also depending on where it appears in a German word. In the first part of the series, Eylin shows us how this works and gives plenty of examples.

Round out your knowledge of Germany’s federal states (Bundesländer) with this video on Lower Saxony. Find out where it is, how it got its name, and what kinds of natural wonders can be found there.

And now Eylin introduces the other German "R": namely, the one produced in the throat. Here, she presents some tips for mastering this tricky sound. Enjoy!

In this video, you’ll learn how to conjugate the modal verb "sollen" (“should”) in different tenses and modes.

This is the story of St. Martin of Tours, a man who gave his time, energy, and belongings to the poor and needy. In Germany, St. Martin’s Day is celebrated in mid-November with a feast, bonfires, and processions of children carrying lanterns through the streets.

With the song "Du," Joris presents a hymn to the sometimes most difficult, but also most beautiful and longest relationship: one's own relationship with life itself. The song has great lyrics and a joyful melody.

Lisa, Leni, and Malin were having trouble memorizing the multiplication tables – and thought that turning the tables into a song would make them much easier to learn! Luckily, Lisa's father works with German pop star Nena, whom they asked to help out.

“Just the Music” is full of sassy optimism! In the lyrics, songwriter Joris is grateful for the music in his head that keeps him from feeling down about life.

With its cheerful and positive message, pop star Lotte’s "More of It" celebrates the small and wonderful moments and joys of everyday life.

Katharina’s not having a great night out on the town: The bartender keeps getting her order wrong – on purpose? – and her friend Stephan is somehow unable to find the venue. A bizarre evening indeed!

Is there any way to save your favorite Yabla videos to a list so that you can easily find them later? There is! Learn more about Yabla’s bookmark function here.

This episode of “Think Fast" is about animals, a famous painting, and a country in the Southern Hemisphere, among others!

"Da Da Da, ich lieb dich nicht, du liebst mich nicht" (short "Da Da Da") by Trio was one of the biggest hits of the New German Wave and also enjoyed massive success beyond the German-speaking world: It was released in roughly 30 countries in total. The minimalist lyrics in sprechgesang and the toy keyboard are the characteristic of this 1982 hit.

Eylin cooks a hearty autumn dish for us that is especially popular in northern Germany: pears with beans and pork belly. Enjoy watching – and feasting!

Eylin tells us all about German’s modal verbs — and highlights exceptions to the rules.