For many, it is the most wonderful time of the year. But what actually makes Christmas so special, and what is the best thing about it for students? We asked around on campus and got some interesting answers.

Lisa and Sebastian talk about her job as a German teacher. Lisa wants to do justice to all her students, but her work schedule is already very stressful. Sebastian has an idea...

Paula interviews people at Karlsruhe's Christmas market. She wants to know what presents they have bought and how they like the market.

The biggest news stories this October concern scientific breakthroughs and conflict in the Middle East.

Yara offers Nico the chance to do his apprenticeship in her bicycle shop. But what documents will he need?

Alina and Paula tell us about their visit to the Latin American Christmas market in Stuttgart. Watch to find out why they enjoyed it so much.

In this video, Eylin talks about her cats. We learn how they came to live with her and that they also have an important job to do. These pretty little creatures are not merely cuddly pets, they are also predators.

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!

Nina and Sebastian talk about their school days, and it seems they had rather different favorite subjects.

In this video, Eylin talks about prejudices. What are they anyway, and how do they come about?

When she gets off the phone with Ibrahim's insurance company, Lisa has good and bad news for Selma's family. Will he be covered? Watch to find out.

Musical duo Wiener Blond sings "Der letzte Kaiser" in the Viennese dialect—clearly a declaration of love for Austria's capital and the very special attitude toward life that prevails there.

Here's the August news round-up in slow German. Topics include inflation and the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Selma's father seems to be on the mend, but he now has to deal with the administrative side of things. Fortunately, he's being well looked after.

Selma is on her way to work when she runs into Sebastian. She tells him about her new internship, her colleagues, and her boss.