"28 divided by 7" may seem like an easy arithmetic problem. But in Otto Waalke's sketch, Mr Redlich is confronted with unsolvable difficulties when he tries to explain this to his son.

Barbara gives her students different sentences, which require them to add missing articles and prepositions. The examples clarify how important it is to know the correct articles.

In this video the German cabaret performer Dieter Hildebrand explains the vital importance of trees for maintaining the Earth's water supply and for man's survival.

The swimming style known as Butterfly (or previously as Dolphin-style), is recognised as an official swimming style since 1953. This video explains how top athletes achieve excellence in the pool.
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In the play Rain Man the emotionally cold businessman Charlie Babbit is confronted with his autistic brother Raymond. Throughout the play Charlie grows through this experience. A video by rheinmaintv.

Open air concerts, delicious food, many fun activities for kids of all age groups are on offer every summer at "The Festival" in Karlsruhe. Thousands of people gather each year in this beautiful city. Diane and the Yabla team had a look around for you and experienced many different things.

In order to help her students practice using two-way prepositions, Barbara has come up with a fun and engaging activity. This time she has her students drawing classrom objects. Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

And our excursion into the realm of Karlruhe's water fountains continues, past expressive, carefully formed sculptures and gentle splashing waters. Enjoy!

With its peculiar party events and its idyllic landscapes, Ibiza is a popular destination for German tourists. "RheinMain Scene" reporter Thomas Raudnitzky checks out some cool locations such as the lively hippie market.

In a hospital in Düsseldorf, soccer-crazed moms can choose to give birth to their children in the "Fortuna Düsseldorf" soccer team maternity room. The idea has proven surprisingly successful!
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Marius Müller-Westernhagen is a famous German rock musician and actor. His song "Freiheit" ["Freedom"] was published on the album Westernhagen and deals with this essential human dream in a very emotional and wishful way.

Barbara has come up with a little game so her students can practice their two-way prepositions. Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

Despite the cold weather, tropical parrots, such as the Ring-necked Parakeet, have taken up residence in some German cities. Ornithologists suppose that they descended from escaped pets.
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Das Ding vor Ort

Colorful disks fly over the castle of Karlsruhe, hit a garbage can and are cheered on by a few guys… Welcome to disk golf Karlsruhe!

In the German language, when do you use the dative case and when the accusative case? In this episode of "Deutschkurs in Tübingen" you will learn that. Have fun!