Are you familiar with Mainz? There are two major universities here and plenty of other things worth checking out. In this clip, Loni gives us the most important facts about the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate.

This is a game in which you have to guess which vegetable is being described. How many can you get right?

"Schneeflöcken, Weißröckchen" is actually a winter song, but it is also sung throughout Germany during Advent and Christmas. Learn the words here!

Loni takes us on a tour of the enchanting city of Avignon in the South of France. It is famous thanks to a children's song and because it was the papal seat at one point. It is also home to several buildings that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

In this video, Federico shows us a traditional dish from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania made from potatoes, a popular food all over Germany. But how many takes will he need to get it right?

The final part of our series on the federal states focuses on Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which is one of the most popular domestic vacation destinations in Germany. Why is that? You can find out in this video with Alina and Ms. Klimper.

Alina shows us how to prepare a potato casserole like they would in the city of Bremen, which is also a federal state.

In this video, Paula introduces us to Germany's smallest federal state, which is located in the north of the country and has a few distinguishing features.

In this video, Federico shows us how to make a Holstein cucumber salad. It's very quick and easy!

Today's class is about Germany's northernmost state. How big is it compared to the others? What are its special features, and what does its coat of arms look like? Enjoy your lesson with Ms. Klimper and Alina!

Sabine reports on some newsworthy events, including a new opportunity for young people in Germany and France and developments in Russia.

This edition of Yabla's "slow news" looks at events that have taken place in England, the US, Germany, and Uganda.

In the second part of this mini-series, Eylin introduces us to more common sentence starters and shows us how to respond appropriately. There's also a great tip for practicing and remembering sentence starters.

Saarland is the smallest state in the Federal Republic of Germany, so here is an appropriately short recipe for a simple snack. If you haven't heard of Maggi seasoning before, just know that it's a German classic. Guten Appetit!

To be able to join in a conversation, it is important to know some typical ways to confidently begin a sentence. Because once that's taken care of, the rest will follow much more easily!

In this video, you will learn some general facts about the federal state of Saarland in the southwestern corner of Germany. Luckily, Paula has prepared well and is able to answer all of the questions asked by her teacher, Ms. Klimper.

How do you describe the taste of different foods? That's not so easy, as you'll learn in this video. However, using various examples, Eylin shows us how it can be done.

Our favorite foods and drinks regularly add a lot of enjoyment to our lives! In this video, you'll learn some vocabulary for expressing what something tastes like.

Here are some more contractions that are frequently used in spoken German. In many cases, they are made up of a preposition and an article.

In this video, Eylin tells us about contractions in the German language and gives us some common examples.

Paula shows us how to make a Thuringian egg salad and what ingredients are needed. This is a quick and easy dish that tastes delicious. Try it out for yourselves!

In this video, you will learn advanced vocabulary related to the weather, and in particular how to talk about winter weather.

Alina is in the northern Black Forest today and introduces us to Bad Wildbad, a pretty spa town that boasts a suspension bridge, as well as a treetop walking path from which you can explore the forest from up high!

Today we're going to show you how to prepare Brandenburg stewed cucumbers! The "Schmorgurke" is a coarser and knobbier cucumber that is found in Germany, but you can use any cucumber you have at your disposal. Traditionally, this dish is made with bacon and milk, but you can also use almond milk and vegan margarine and leave out the bacon. Guten appetit!