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Deutschkurs in Tübingen - Modalverben in der Vergangenheit

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

Somebody hasn't been doing their homework, but they are going to get extra homework tonight to make up for it. Strict but fair, as they say about Barbara. Watch this video to learn some basics about the past tense. Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

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Caption 10 [de]: Äh, „Sharon musste in der Pause Hausaufgaben machen“.
Caption 10 [en]: Uh, "Sharon had to do homework during the break."

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Märchen - Sagenhaft - König Drosselbart

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany

"King Thrushbeard," one of the Grimm brothers' fairytales, tells the story a haughty princess who mistreats her subjects. But in the end - at the hand of a wise and forgiving suitor - she learns an important lesson in life. Viel Spaß!

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Caption 56 [de]: Jeden Tag musste die Prinzessin Feuer machen,
Caption 56 [en]: Every day the Princess had to make the fire,

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Haustiere - mit Duk Hee

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

German Yabla host Duk Hee takes her dog Noon on a walk through the converted airport Tempelhof Park in Berlin and shows us how he meets up with his doggy friends and plays dead if you make the "bang" sound and give him a treat! Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

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Caption 12 [de]: Ähm, man muss ihm regelmäßig das Fell sauber machen
Caption 12 [en]: Um, you have to regularly clean his coat

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Workout mit Erik - Übungen für Arme, Beine, Po, Rücken

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Fitness trainer Erik shows us some practical exercises for working out. (video copyright dpa)

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Caption 3 [de]: So, wir machen uns als Allererstes 'n bisschen warm,
Caption 3 [en]: So, we'll warm up a little bit as the very first thing,

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Deutschkurs in Tübingen - Modalverben - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

Barbara explains the difference between present tense and preterite tense, giving some excellent examples of the difference in pronunciation between "ö" and "o" along the way. Unfortunately Courtney neglected to do her homework, and though Barbara totally busts her on it, she is very nice about it anyway. Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

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Caption 3 [de]: Jetzt machen wir die Hausaufgabe zu Präteritum.
Caption 3 [en]: Now we'll do the homework for the preterite [tense].

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Erstes Frankfurter „Schuljahr der Nachhaltigkeit“ - Abschlussfeier

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

A circus tent full of sustainability experts: This image was presented today to journalists in Frankfurt-Ginnheim, as 300 fourth graders from Frankfurt primary schools celebrated the graduation ceremony of the first Frankfurt "School Year of Sustainability" in the children's Zarakali Circus.

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Caption 38 [de]: Wir durften selber Papier machen und ja, das fand ich einfach toll.
Caption 38 [en]: We could make paper ourselves, and yes, I thought that was just great.

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Deutschkurs in Tübingen - Modalverben - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

Barbara's students have dutifully done their homework assignments and prove that they are now able to deal with modal verbs. Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

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Caption 53 [de]: Ich muss meine Hausaufgaben machen.
Caption 53 [en]: I must do my homework.

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Märchen - Sagenhaft - Die Schöne und das Biest

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Bastian Pastewka narrates the French folktale Beauty and the Beast. If only all stories had such a lovely ending!

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Caption 53 [de]: Das Biest war sehr darauf bedacht, Belle glücklich zu machen,
Caption 53 [en]: The Beast was very intent on making Belle happy

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2raumwohnung - Achtung fertig

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

With their new album Achtung fertig the Berlin band 2raumwohnung has once again combined electro-beats with German texts. Musicians Inga Humpe and Tommi Eckart speak about how their music has changed over the years while still remaining true to the "Berlin sound". (video copyright dpa)

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Caption 23 [de]: das ist so unser Image, ja, wir machen den Berlin-Sound,
Caption 23 [en]: that's our image, yeah, we make the Berlin sound,

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Deutschkurs in Tübingen - Die Position des Verbs

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

Barbara is back with some fresh new faces in her Tübingen classroom. See how Will and Alex really nail it. On the other hand, maybe some other students skipped their homework in favor of the local brew? Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

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Caption 22 [de]: Viele von euch machen auch hier ein Komma.
Caption 22 [en]: Many of you [plural] place a comma here too.

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Freude am Singen - mit Primacanta

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Singing is fun, and the Primacanta children turn the Römerberg square in Frankfurt into their own stage for making making music together. Rhein-Main reporter Melissa Bosnjic reports from Frankfurt am Main.

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Caption 22 [de]: die machen sehr begeistert mit. [Musiklehrerin]
Caption 22 [en]: they participate very enthusiastically. [Music teacher]

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Stardesigner Harald Glööckler - Jetzt auch noch "Bling-Bling"-Motorräder

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany High German South German

There's very little that star designer Harald Glööckler hasn't designed. After fashion, pralines, rugs, houses, and dog accessories, now there is a Harley Davidson motorcycle covered in bling. (video copyright dpa)

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Caption 1 [de]: Der Mann, der alle Frauen zu Prinzessinnen machen will,
Caption 1 [en]: The man who wants to turn all women into princesses

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Karl-Marx-Haus - Museum in Trier

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Trier, the birthplace of Karl Marx, draws thousands of visitors every year. The most prominent foreign visitors are, interestingly enough, the Chinese. Their goal is the Museum Karl-Marx-Haus. (video copyright dpa)

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Caption 14 [de]: über die kleine Großstadt Trier einen Umweg machen
Caption 14 [en]: make a detour through the small city of Trier

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Helene Fischer - Bandritual

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Schlager star Helene Fisher has a little ritual that she performs before going on stage with her band. Watch this video to find out some of the performance secrets of this incredible singer! (video copyright dpa)

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Caption 17 [de]: Unser Kreis, wir müssen unseren Kreis noch machen.“
Caption 17 [en]: Our circle, we still have to make our circle."

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Rheinmain im Blick - Klaus Maria Brandauer liest Goethe

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Austria, Germany Austrian High German

Reading from Goethe's Faust, world-renowned actor Klaus Maria Brandauer delivered a brilliant performance at the grand celebration of Goethe University's 100th anniversary in Frankfurt.

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Caption 62 [de]: besser kann man das nicht machen.
Caption 62 [en]: you can't do it better than that.

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