Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
Singer-songwriter Jan Wittmer gives us a home performance of his “Weihnachtslied” (“Christmas Song”), which includes some very thoughtful social commentary on the real meaning of Christmas. Frohe Weihnachten!
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany
Singer/songwriter Jan Wittmer contemplates the phenomenon of love lost in this beautiful song off his debut album Das Leben ruft Dich [Life is Calling You]. The cut is entitled “Ich weiß nicht” [I Don’t Know] and his new record is scheduled for release in May. Viel Spaß!
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany
Jan Wittmer is a singer/songwriter from Karlsruhe with a soulful voice and authentic German lyrics. His songs touch upon life and love, as well as, the invasion of privacy in the work place and energy conservation. Here he performs "Ich laufe" ["I'm Running"] by Tim Bendzko. "Viel Spaß beim Zuhören!"
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
It’s been released since May 2013! Jan Wittmer’s Taube [Dove] has flown off into the world and into the hearts of his fans. His new album is available directly here at Jan Wittmer. Viel Spaß!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
Jan from Munich tells us a whimsical winter story — loosely adapted from the tales of Baron of Münchhausen, the “Baron of Lies” — and carries us off into the Baron's world of fantasy and exaggeration.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany High German
Jan from Munich presents us with another fantastical story inspired by the adventures of Baron von Münchhausen — the “Baron of Lies.” Here, the hero rescues himself and his horse from a swamp.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
Jan narrates another story based loosely on a tale by the fictional noble storyteller Baron Munchausen, a character created by Rudolf Erich Raspe in a book published in 1785. Here, the protagonist rides a cannonball over a besieged city.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany
Jan tells us another story loosely based on the work of noble storyteller and unreliable narrator Baron Münchhausen. Here, he and his horse are chased down by a hungry wolf as they’re making their way through the snow.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany High German
In this little story, Jan tells of an unusual visit: One day he wanted to entertain some women and brought his particularly talented horse directly into the room for this purpose. What happened next caused great surprise.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany High German
In this story, a hunter tells of a very unusual hunt. Because he has no more bullets, he loads his rifle with cherry pits. Years later, he encounters the deer again and makes an amazing discovery.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany
It is winter. And in winter you have to put on a couple of more things than in the summer to protect yourself from the cold.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany
The arrival of colder weather and the changing colors of the trees are things we associate with the fall season. Enjoy this video, which introduces basic vocabulary related to this time of year.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany
Spring has finally sprung! It’s time to shed a few layers of clothing and enjoy the spring sun…
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Germany
Ah! Spring has sprung and summer is in full swing! Gone are the winter blues and people are enjoying the outdoors again!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
Our eyes were glued to the celebrities again in 2013, with some giving Hollywood-style red carpet entries, and others making a down and dirty exit. (video copyright dpa)
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