The biggest news stories this October concern scientific breakthroughs and conflict in the Middle East.

Yara offers Nico the chance to do his apprenticeship in her bicycle shop. But what documents will he need?

Alina and Paula tell us about their visit to the Latin American Christmas market in Stuttgart. Watch to find out why they enjoyed it so much.

In this video, Eylin talks about her cats. We learn how they came to live with her and that they also have an important job to do. These pretty little creatures are not merely cuddly pets, they are also predators.

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?

Nina and Sebastian talk about their school days, and it seems they had rather different favorite subjects.

This satirical video looks at the topic of bad grammar in the German language, and people who would even actually consider it a crime. Fortunately, Grammar Protection Group 9 is here to save the day!

Having practiced with Anna and Sascha, Sam now wants to go out shopping on his own. The other three stay home because Anna and Sascha are ill. Nic is on nursing duty. Suddenly, the tarantula calls!

In this video, Eylin talks about prejudices. What are they anyway, and how do they come about?

Here's a typical restaurant scene to help you learn some useful expressions and vocabulary for dining out.

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.

When she gets off the phone with Ibrahim's insurance company, Lisa has good and bad news for Selma's family. Will he be covered? Watch to find out.

Musical duo Wiener Blond sings "Der letzte Kaiser" in the Viennese dialect—clearly a declaration of love for Austria's capital and the very special attitude toward life that prevails there.

Here's the August news round-up in slow German. Topics include inflation and the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Lisa's father seems to be on the mend, but he now has to deal with the administrative side of things. Fortunately, he's being well looked after.

As Sam can't be left to do the shopping alone, the three friends have to come up with a way to teach him.

Henning May's voice is simply unmistakable and sooo beautiful ... and the beat, mixed with Spanish rhythms, is absolutely catchy! Check it out!

30 degrees Celsius instead of 40: The campaign "Wir drehen runter" ("We're turning it down") from the environmental foundation WWF and detergent brand Ariel aims to convince people to wash their clothes at lower temperatures. This not only protects the climate, but also saves energy and, therefore, money.

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

Lisa is wondering about the high deductions on her paycheck. Yara has almost twice as many customers as before due to her new website for the bicycle shop and now needs help. Who do you think might offer their services?

Selma is on her way to work when she runs into Sebastian. She tells him about her new internship, her colleagues, and her boss.

Sam tries on the clothes his new friends have bought him in the bathroom, while they wait eagerly for him in the living room.