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Berlin - Wannsee

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Wannsee is a subdistrict of the Berlin district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, which is in the far southwestern part of the city. There are many possible places to go swimming there, and a favorite is the Strandbad Wannsee, the ideal place to recover from the stress of the city!

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Caption 6 [de]: Man kann hier natürlich noch andere Sachen tun als nur schwimmen.
Caption 6 [en]: You can, of course, do other things here besides just swimming.

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Maxim - Meine Soldaten

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Using metaphors of war and espionage for a love relationship, the singer Maxim delivers a powerful hit song with “Meine Soldaten” [“My Soldiers”]. Not only is the mix of electronic beats and orchestra great, but film and TV actor Frederick Lau gives a fine performance that feels like outtakes from a feature film — if only somebody would make it! Kopfhörer aufsetzen, Musik aufdrehen!

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Caption 16 [de]: Befehl' ich meiner Armee, alles zu tun
Caption 16 [en]: I order my army to do everything

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Rheinmain im Blick - Christopher Street Day

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

It’s Christoper Street Day in Frankfurt! Join Rhein-Main TV reporter Thomas Raudnitzky as he takes to the wild and crazy streets and discusses gay rights with the parade spokesman, the Green Party mayor and a surprisingly open and accepting member of the conservative Christian Democratic Union.

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Caption 19 [de]: Wir sind... finden wir auch alle ganz toll, aber es gibt immer noch einige Dinge zu tun.
Caption 19 [en]: We are... we all think it is really great, but there are always still things to do.

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Die Schweiz - Chur, die Alpenstadt

Difficulty: Intermediate

Switzerland Swiss German

The path into the mountains may often but rocky, but don’t miss out on visiting the city of Chur! See Switzerland’s oldest town: Chur is the highlight of the valley!

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Caption 5 [de]: [Wir tun alles für das komplette Graubünden-Erlebnis.]
Caption 5 [en]: We do everything for the complete Graubünden experience.

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Selbst versucht - Gepäckabfertigung bei Fraport

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

It’s amazing what the baggage handlers in Frankfurt’s airport manage to accomplish on a daily basis! A reporter from RheinMain TV has dared to put herself to the test.

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Caption 17 [de]: was ich zu tun habe und worauf ich achten muss.
Caption 17 [en]: what I have to do and what I have to watch out for.

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Mountainbiken - Auf dem Anden-Trail

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Martin Neitzke, a student of sports sciences, bicycled nearly seven thousand miles across South America! A video report from RheinMain TV. Viel Spaß!

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Caption 44 [de]: dass dann nach einer Zeit schon irgendwie anfängen [sic]... 'fangen [anfangen] die Beine [an] weh zu tun,
Caption 44 [en]: that then after a while already, begins, the legs begin to ache,

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Nackenverspannungen - Entspannungstipps für den Büroalltag

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Stiff necks and sore backs - many office workers know all about them! In this clip, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine in Dortmund provides some helpful tips for relaxing during one's daily routine. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

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Caption 25 [de]: kann schon viel für ein entspannteres Arbeiten tun.
Caption 25 [en]: can, indeed, do a lot toward [creating] a more relaxed work [experience].

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Piggeldy und Frederick - Arm

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany North German

Today the ever-curious Piggeldy is at it again! This time he wants to know what “poor” is. His big brother Frederick proceeds to enlighten him once again on one of their customary strolls through the countryside. Also available as an App. Viel Spaß!

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Caption 26 [de]: „Was sie mit unseresgleichen tun.“
Caption 26 [en]: "What they do with the likes of us."

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Harte Haudegen mit weichem Sound - Vom Hip-Hop zum Deutschrock

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

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]

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Caption 31 [de]: Die beiden Ostberliner aus Marzahn [ein Ortsteil von Berlin] tun das auch,
Caption 31 [en]: Both East Berliners from Marzahn [a subdistrict of Berlin] are doing that also

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Neuer Fitness-Trend - Kinderwagen-Workout

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

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]

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Caption 5 [de]: Ähm, ich musste mich nicht aufraffen, aber ich musste ganz schön was tun!
Caption 5 [en]: Um, I didn't have to pull myself together, but I did have to make a pretty good effort!

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Cro - Einmal um die Welt

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

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!

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Caption 18 [de]: können wir tun, was wir wollen
Caption 18 [en]: we can do what we want

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Für Tierfreunde - Falknerei Feldberg - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany Hessian

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!

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Caption 38 [de]: Also, mit einer Dressur mit dem Hund hat das überhaupt nichts zu tun.
Caption 38 [en]: That is, this has nothing at all to do with a trainer with the dog.

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Alexander Hauff - Showreel - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

Germany

Here you can watch the second part of Alexander Hauff's show reel. Enjoy!

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Caption 66 [de]: Was willst du von mir? Ich hab' zu tun. -[„Gehetzt“, Regie: Joe Copoletta]
Caption 66 [en]: What do you want from me? I have [things] to do. -["Hounded", directed by Joe Copoletta]

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Angela Merkel - Neujahrsansprache - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

Germany

In the second part of her New Year's address, German chancellor Angela Merkel gives an overview of her policy goals for the coming year. She appeals to the citizens of Germany to join the discussion and work along side her in achieving those goals.

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Caption 14 [de]: Wir tun all das,
Caption 14 [en]: We do all this

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Schweizer Felsenputzer - suchen Nachwuchs - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Switzerland Swiss German

The Swiss love their mountains and the tourism it generates. But, almost as much as their Alps, the Swiss love cleanliness. Watch this spoof on a stereotypical national Swiss trait. Oh, and check out Schweizer Felsenputzer to learn more.

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Caption 2 [de]: Hier in der Schweiz tun wir alles, [Franz Huser, Gründer der Felsenputzer]
Caption 2 [en]: Hier in Switzerland we do everything, [Franz Huser, founder of the Cliff Cleaners]

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