The German Democratic Republic no longer exists and nostalgia ("Ostalgie") for the "good old days" may be fading out. Nevertheless, the "Trabi" is still going strong on 50 miles per gallon. Learn about the cult status that this relic of former communist East Germany has achieved. Viel Spaß!
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Walter Günther is a throwback from a by-gone day! This Frankfurt tinkerer/inventor gives us a glimpse of his 19th century metal workshop. Take a look for yourself and see, for example, a completely automated grill that browns sausages evenly and his whimsical "Schaumkusswurfmaschine". [lit. "foam-kiss throwing machine"] Viel Spaß wünsche ich euch dabei!

Stunning beauties from all corners of the earth have found their way to Frankfurt to vie for the title of Miss Intercontinental. RheinMaintv reporter Thomas Raudnitzky gives us the latest. Viel Spaß!

What am I supposed to do if my miss my flight? And what if I want to take my pet along on as well? These matters and much more are addressed in this helpful clip from RheinMain TV.

How does one correctly incorporate separable-prefix verbs into relative clauses? What are the various forms of the expression for "every day" and why do they vary? Today Barbara addresses these perplexing questions and much more. Viel Spaß!

The European Fountain Society, with its seat in Karlruhe in southwestern Germany, is committed to the preservation and care of historical fountains and emphasizes the importance of water for man and culture.

All-day schools are required to provide meals for their students. However, one frequently hears complaints of bland food of poor quality. Now, star chef Johann Lafer wants to change all of this with a project of his own. Nationwide the project is one of a kind. Learn more about it at food@ucation. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Most people tend to associate symbols like roses and hearts with the term "Romanticism." However, visitors' searches for such things at the special exhibit "Black Romanticism" in Frankfurt am Main are proving futile. Instead, images of nightmares and demons lie in wait for them. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

It’s been released since May 2013! Jan Wittmer’s Taube [Dove] has flown off into the world and into the hearts of his fans. His new album is available directly here at Jan Wittmer. Viel Spaß!

Stiff necks and sore backs - many office workers know all about them! In this clip, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine in Dortmund provides some helpful tips for relaxing during one's daily routine. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

“Floh”, a female eagle owl, is a proud mother. Oddly enough, however not of baby eagle owls, but rather of baby chickens! She sat on the chicken eggs for 21 days in her hutch in Saarburg’s Greifvogel Park [birds of prey]. When the little ones hatched, she accepted them as her own. Viel Spaß!
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Culcha Candela is a pop band from Berlin with members from all over the world. In this clip, they give us glimpse behind the scenes while they shoot their single "Berlin City Girl". Viel Spaß!

In this fourth lesson today, Barbara shares with her students what they can expect on the test with regard to relative clauses. At the same time, they review inverted word order by creating sentences that begin with a place descriptor. Viel Spaß!

The food industry advertises their products with stunning photography, but do the finished meals look the same as the package promises? The artist Samuel Müller has put them to the test! He's prepared countless meals, compared the results with the packaging and published his findings. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Today in this third lesson, Barbara gives her students more practice using additional examples of sentences with relative clauses. She's also presented with an occasion to point out how important correct pronunciation can be. Viel Spaß!