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]

Relative clauses are a special kind of dependent clause. Their function is to help us describe nouns more precisely. Join Barbara and her students today and learn about this important aspect of German grammar. Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

In this second lesson on relative clauses, Barbara's students practice what they've have learned thus far. She walks her students through some tricky examples as they continue to describe two of their fellow classmates using relative clauses. Viel Spaß!

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!

In this third and final segment, we get another sample from the German actor Alexander Hauff's film and screen repertoire. Viel Spaß!

Pope Fransiscus: The New Pope Has a Lot to Do. That's putting it lightly! Here's a brief overview of the new pope's first weeks in office as the new church leader. In this informative report from Rome, you'll see that a very busy schedule awaits the Catholic Church's 266th pontiff. Copyright dpa

For owners of Apple computers, the honeymoon is now over! In comparison to PCs, the more expensive Apple computer was long considered safe from viruses and Trojan horses. Now one of the first Trojan horses has shown up in their devices. Copyright DPA

A hard edge with a soft sound, from hip-hop to German rock, Haudegen [an outdated term for an “experienced fighter“] released their debut album as a double album right off the bat. These musicians from the former East Berlin district Marzahn sing passionate songs with honest, straightforward lyrics. Enjoy! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

At the Wie.MAI.KAI Convention in Wiesbaden, it’s all about Anime and Manga, ‘cosplay’ [an acronym for ‘costume’ and ‘play’] and other aspects of Japanese youth culture. A video from RheinMain TV

The flash-in-the-pan German new wave band Kiz stormed the German charts in 1982 with their one-hit wonder "Die Sennerin vom Königssee" [The Dairy Maid from Königssee].

The battle against the extra pounds, less social contact and scarcely having enough enough time for themselves: brand-new mothers could write a book about it. However, a new fitness trend is sweeping Germany and it ought to help mothers who find themselves in this dilemma. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Enjoy the fresh sound of the German rapper Cro with his ska-inflected song “Einmal um die Welt” [Once around the World]. This song is from his chart-topping debut album entitled Raop. Viel Spaß!

Blue, red, orange - loud colors are a must this coming spring and summer, and not just when it comes to your make-up and clothes. But what about your nails? Stylist Tanja Lehne demonstrates how to do a manicure and get the best, long-lasting results. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Now see the second part of the short film when the mother finally opens her eyes. It becomes clear how important it is that parents take the concerns of their children seriously.

The German rock band Die Toten Hosen has their roots in punk rock and they’ve been hugely successful since the ‘80’s. Listen to their new single “Tage wie diese” [Days Like These]!

Throughout Berlin, bubble tea shops are sprouting up on every other corner. But the allure lies not in the tea itself, but in the tiny juice-flavored beads that swim in it and then burst in your mouth! But who drinks bubble tea anywhere? To find out, the DPA interviewed a bubble tea salesman. Take a peak and find out! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The patron saint of travelers, Saint Christopher, ferried travelers across rivers on his broad shoulders in days of old. Today rescue pilots operating out of their base in the Alps near Kitzbühel, Austria, modern-day Saint Christophers, spring into action! There the Christopher Rescue Squad’s helicopters pull the injured off the mountains and ferry them to safety.
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Once more the topic being considered is: "What do human beings need?" But now Barbara's students have to to give their responses without using their textbooks. This is a great clip for reviewing adjective endings! Viel Spaß!

One of the most colorful personalities along Hamburg's "sinful mile," red-light district diva Olivia Jones proudly shows us "her" beloved city! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

At his last public appearance, pope Benedict XVI was received and celebrated by around 150,000 faithful at St. Peter's Square in Rome.
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In a film competition for youth in 2011, the winning movie Mom, Open Your Eyes poses a serious question: "What if the new boyfriend is touching the daughter inappropriately and the mother doesn't want to hear about it?"

Are you an animal lover? Do you enjoy being outside, breathing fresh air and, in particular, seeing magnificent birds of prey… like falcons, owls and buzzards? If so, then you’re bound to enjoy this clip von der Falknerei Feldberg!

Dieter Meier and Boris Blank have achieved world fame with their band Yello. Today the sound wizards from Switzerland belong to the classics in electro-pop. It is high time we review their successful career. «dpa video» met with Dieter Meier.
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At the Frankfurt benefit event Kick for Kids, celebrities of all types played soccer against Formula One racing drivers. The proceeds will benefit children in need. A video by RheinMain TV.