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Märchen - Sagenhaft - Die drei Brüder

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

The old folk tale "The Three Brothers" is about the meaning of work and family, as well as the treasures that are to be found in the soil. From the series Legendary: Tales from Around the World.

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Caption 35 [de]: sie müssten sich keine Sorgen machen, sie hätten alles geplant.
Caption 35 [en]: they wouldn't have to worry, they had it all planned out.

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Piggeldy und Frederick - Haus

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

Today curious Piggeldy is at again, plying his brother with questions! This time he wants to know what a house is and what some of its odd looking features are. And in the course of their conversation, it occurs to him, that there is something that he'd really like to do, at least once in his life! Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen! Also available as an app.

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Caption 16 [de]: „Komisch“, sagte Piggeldy, „erst machen sie jede Menge Löcher rein,
Caption 16 [en]: "Funny," said Piggeldy, "first they make a lot of holes in it,

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Märchen - Sagenhaft - Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany High German North German

This is the classic tale of rural musicians who go to the city to "make it big," only to frighten off some robbers and settle in the country instead. Okay, it is not that story, but this tale has become a symbol of the city of Bremen, despite the fact that they never actually made it there! Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

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Caption 26 [de]: Was soll ich denn jetzt machen?“
Caption 26 [en]: What should I do now then?"

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Rheinmain im Blick - Gedenken an KZ-Außenlager in Frankfurt

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

The city of Frankfurt is looking for new ways commemorate the lives of victims of national socialism. As part of Margarete Rabow's artistic initiative, 250 passersby fell to the ground as a symbolic gesture. To learn more visit the artist's website: Margarete Rabow.

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Caption 42 [de]: auf weitere Überraschungen gefasst machen.
Caption 42 [en]: brace themselves for more surprises.

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Helge Schneider - Auf der Bühne geht's mir gut

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

There are some who claim that you need a few beers in your fist for Helge Schneider to be funny, then there are others (like myself) who find this talented, hilarious comedian nothing less than a national treasure of Germany. Viel Spaß! (video copyright dpa)

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Caption 6 [de]: Ich hab' ein sonniges Gemüt, aber Urlaub machen,
Caption 6 [en]: I have a sunny disposition, but to go on holiday,

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Deutschkurs in Blaubeuren - Relativsätze mit Präpositionen - Part 6

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

In this, the very last of the "relative clause" series, the class seems to have had a late one the night before. Despite Barbara having expressly described the correct pronunciation of träumen only a minute before, Stephanie continues to mispronounce it. Perhaps the class will be fresher after lunch! Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

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Caption 17 [de]: Machen wir für heute Morgen Schluss?
Caption 17 [en]: Shall we call it quits up for this morning?

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Workout mit Erik - Weg mit dem Winterspeck

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

The holidays have come and gone, but they have left you a little something behind... or maybe a slightly bigger behind! Personal trainer Erik Habel gives us a good workout that is somewhere between high-speed yoga and sumo training... Get the lead out! (video copyright dpa)

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Caption 10 [de]: Machen wir mal kleine, schnelle Schritte...
Caption 10 [en]: Let's take small, quick steps...

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Märchen - Sagenhaft - Der gestiefelte Kater

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany

This very funny and very fast animated version of "Puss in Boots" is both fun and educational to watch. NOTE: This video uses antiquated forms of German such as Eure Majestät which are roughly equivalent to "Thy Majesty" in Shakespearean-Era English, but have been translated for ease of understanding into modern English. Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

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Caption 14 [de]: Der jüngste Sohn fragte sich, wie er so sein Glück machen sollte,
Caption 14 [en]: The youngest son wondered how he should, thus, make his fortune,

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Deutschkurs in Blaubeuren - Relativsätze mit Präpositionen - Part 5

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

Barbara leads the class into some examples of relative clauses, but then has to give the class a refresher course in modal verbs. Luckily they pass with flying colors! Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

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Caption 1 [de]: Machen wir noch ein bisschen und dann Pause, ja?
Caption 1 [en]: Let's do a little bit and then take a break, yes?

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Konjugation - Das Verb „brauchen“

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

Yabla star reporter (and future hip-hop dancer) Diane and her special guest Franca give us a tour of the verb brauchen (to need). Diane is sure that quitting her stressful office job to pursue a career in hip-hop dancing is a great idea, but luckily Franca is a bit more sceptical. Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

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Caption 64 [de]: um mich fit für die Bühne zu machen.
Caption 64 [en]: to make me fit for the stage.

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Günter Dudenhöfer als „Der Dorftrottel” - Auftritt Karneval Friedrichshafen - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany Palatine German

Here's more from comedian Günter Dudenhöfer. According to the program's host, he's the Palatine region's best "Büttenredner" [carnival] orator since Helmut Kohl. A "Bütt" is a barrel in which the orators usually stand while airing the latest "dirty laundry" of the powers that be. Viel Spaß!

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Caption 29 [de]: was ich do [da] zu mache [machen] hab'
Caption 29 [en]: what I'm supposed to do

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Günter Dudenhöfer als „Der Dorftrottel” - Auftritt Karneval Friedrichshafen - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Germany Palatine German

In traditional carnival style, the village idiot - portrayed by comedian Günter Dudenhöfer - misspeaks, twists his words all around and gets all mixed up. In the process, however, he leaves various social institutions and current trends in his wake handsomely lampooned. Viel Spaß dabei!

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Caption 13 [de]: Ich musst' dann dort Werbung mache' [machen]
Caption 13 [en]: Then, I had to do advertising there

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Deutschkurs in Blaubeuren - Relativsätze mit Präpositionen - Part 4

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Barbara tries to get the students to talk about what they don't like about Germany, but the only thing they can come up with is the lack of free water in restaurants and cafes. Barbara, however, admits that when she is in the US, she misses German bread. Meanwhile Jacob, Casie, and Stephanie sort out the meaning of sich kümmern um. Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

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Caption 44 [de]: Ja? Also machen drei die Erklärungen.
Caption 44 [en]: Yes? So three [people] explain.

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Deutschkurs in Blaubeuren - Relativsätze mit Präpositionen - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Barbara notices that Ian seems to have forgotten how to count in German, and then before the class can get started on relative clauses with verbs and prepositions, Mia and Liz make a great effort to explain sich gewöhnen an. In the end it's all laughs and high-fives! Viel Spaß beim Lernen!

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Caption 8 [de]: Bevor wir das machen, möchte ich, dass ihr euch die Verben anschaut.
Caption 8 [en]: Before we do that, I want you [plural] to look at the verbs.

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Valentinstag - in Karlsruhe - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany High German South German

Despite one couple whose idea of a romantic Valentine's Day is to visit the German Constitutional Court, Yabla star reporter Diane still manages to find some people with some more traditional ideas of love. What are you doing with your loved one this Valentine's Day?

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Caption 24 [de]: Äh, Bubble-Tea trinken. -Nee [nein], wir werden's noch machen.
Caption 24 [en]: Uh, drink Bubble Tea. -No, we will do it still.

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