Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Germany's godmother of punk Nina Hagen sings an ode to New York City.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Nora Gomringer is a poet and writer who recently won the prestigious Ingeborg-Bachmann-Preis. In this video, she reads a poem by the German author and painter Hans Bötticher, who was better known by his pen name Joachim Ringelnatz.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany South German
Just imagine: You’re on the subway, playing around on your phone or lost in thoughts, when suddenly a flash mob materializes — and you're in the middle of a professional choir singing Christmas carols! It happened in Stuttgart, when the SWR (Southwest Broadcasting) Vocal Ensemble brought Christmas cheer to a car packed with passengers – some of whom were moved to sing along.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Construction is the biggest source of political corruption in the world, and here a case in point: the existence of hermit Friedmunt Sonnemann is being threatened by the construction of an elevated Moselle River overpass, that according to critics is neither wanted nor needed by the inhabitants. (video copyright dpa)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany Bavarian
Arabella from beQueen reports live from the famous-notorious Oktoberfest.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Bavarian
In the second part of the report from Oktoberfest, Arabella of beQueen meets a horse and a real Bavarian.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany Bavarian
A warm welcome to a visit of Therese’s Meadow. The interview reveals some crazy things people do at Oktoberfest. You will also find out how the name Theresienwiese [Therese’s Meadow] came about. A video by beQueen.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Singer-songwriter "Olli Schulz" gives us a very funny and intelligently written pop song with an equally well-executed video, poking fun at gender roles in the sports world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
What is happening to Germany's reputation as a sport-friendly country? A referendum in Bavaria has made it clear, that they do not wish to host the Olympics in the foreseeable future. (video copyright dpa)
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
Concentration, agility and leaping ability... Beach volleyball sounds like an enjoyable leisure activity, but it is both an Olympic sport and and a tough, serious professional sport. Enjoy!
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
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.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Diving from a tower is officially called platform diving, and has a long Olympic tradition, having been an official Olympic sport since 1904.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
The high jump has been an Olympic discipline since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. In this clip, the predominant jumping technique, the Fosbury flop, is explained and demonstrated step-by-step. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
BMX riders are the cool rebels who do their awesome bike tricks on the back streets, right? Not quite: BMX has now hit the big time and made it to the Olympic Games.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
The residents of Hamburg were once in favor of hosting the Olympic Games, but did they know what it would entail for the daily life in their city?
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