Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany Hessian
Two fathers find themselves in a tug of war over their eight-year-old daughter. Enjoy the heartwarming comedy Kokowääh starring Till Schweiger.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Film expert Ronny Thorau isn’t pulling any punches in his “Cinema Tips” review of the German-overdubbed version of the American film Battleship, which was loosely based on the eponymous board game. He is much kinder, however, in his appraisal of the Liam Neeson German-overdubbed version of The Grey and of the German-overdubbed version of the French film War of the Buttons. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
Students from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology speak about how places in German can be made accessible for those with physical handicaps.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
For many, it is the most wonderful time of the year. But what actually makes Christmas so special, and what is the best thing about it for students? We asked around on campus and got some interesting answers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
Students in Karlsruhe talk about what they do for the environment in their daily lives.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany Bavarian
The flash-in-the-pan German new wave band Kiz stormed the German charts in 1982 with their one-hit wonder "Die Sennerin vom Königssee" [The Dairy Maid from Königssee].
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Check out DJ Jey as he enjoys the candy trade show in Cologne. He's trying out all kinds of German sweets, from Christmas stollen to lollipops to gingerbread...
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. The worst can still be averted if we adapt, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but time is of the essence, and radical changes are needed. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Activist Luisa Neubauer, who is one of the best-known representatives of the Fridays for Future climate protection movement in Germany, sharply criticizes the German government for its inadequate climate policy. Also, pay attention! This video has many examples of the German indirekte Rede (reported speech).
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
"Fridays for Future" climate activists are at it again. This time, they are protesting against the extension of Berlin's A100 freeway. According to the group, simply building more roads without considering the future of the city is no longer a sustainable transport policy. Copyright: dpa [German press agency].
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Some rhetorical devices are used in English and German alike, one of these being the climax.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Next time you find yourself on Planet Klingon and in need of a restroom, you needn’t feel shy: teacher Lieven Litaer is offering a course in the Klingon language in Saarbrücken. Careful though, if your date finds out you’re a closet Trekkie, you may be sleeping alone tonight… Lebe lang und in Frieden!
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
KLUBBB3 is a Schlager trio with members from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Knallerfrauen producer and actress Martin Hill stars in this comedy sketch about the late-night homework struggle familiar to all parents and children. However, this time the problem might not be with the assignment...
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
How many ways are there to play the card game Memory? According to comedian Martina Hill's character in Knallerfrauen, the number is practically infinite. Enjoy!
Are you sure you want to delete this comment? You will not be able to recover it.