Browse Resources by Theme: Families and Communities

Description: Anja goes to Leipzig and talks about places/things in a city https://youtu.be/ufWr5lUyuu8 https://youtu.be/UhWaMd5hUx0

Description: This is a video listing 3 peculiarities about Cologne, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are available.…

Description: This is a video about Berlin, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are available. https://youtu.be/HQtrrzg-hvk

Description: This is a video listing 5 interesting facts about Hamburg from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel. German & English subtitles are available. https://youtu.be/7jLX5kxiGVA

Description: This is a comprehension-based lesson for novice learners about school subjects, opinions on school subjects, and the school system in Germany. There is a narrated video version, slideshow presentation,…

Description: This is a short video blog from along the Spree river, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles…

Description: This is a video about the Berlin Ampelmännchen, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel. German & English subtitles are available. https://youtu.be/7rdJffBG3TI

Description: This is a video from KET’s German course where someone describes a trip to Munich https://youtu.be/qZMUl_wGLKA

Description: This is a video on the topic of the author’s apartment, from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics.…

Description: Anja goes to the hairdresser and talks about it in German https://youtu.be/d_dj54qLIf4

Description: This is a video on the topic of best friends from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The…

Description: This is an episode of “Deutsch lernen mit Jens und seinen Freunden” where they visit a carnival and a farm https://youtu.be/J7GIbEYB8jQ

Description: This is a video about Bielefeld, and the conspiracy theory that it doesn’t exist, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German…

Description: This is a video featuring footage of Bietigheim with narration from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are…

Description: Anja shows us around the Christmas market in Leipzig https://youtu.be/xHKwyomXP50

Description: This is a video from Herr Antrim about May 1st in Germany & the Maypole https://youtu.be/3ksFheEB67g

Description: This is a video on the topic of summer from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The videos…

Description: This is an episode of “Deutsch lernen mit Jens und seinen Freunden” where they visit a zoo https://youtu.be/rX-QdCSY6wI

This episode of Alltagsdeutsch from Deutsche Welle focuses on issues of national, personal, and public identities, alienation, and integration in German society.

This is a free OER German course from COERLL, the Center for Open Educational Resources for Language Learning. Ten “chapters” come with downloadable PDF workbooks, video interviews with German college…

This is a YouTube playlist of 32 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Deutsche Feste und Traditionen”

This is a YouTube playlist from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Arbeiten in Deutschland”

This is a YouTube playlist of 50+ videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Deutsche Städte und Regionen”

This is a YouTube playlist of 48 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Deutsche Wirtschaft”

Source: https://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/das-deutschlandlabor/s-32379 Description: This is a 20-episode series from Deutsche Welle consisting of short videos in which the hosts explore different topics as they relate to German culture. Deutsche Welle…

Description: This is a video about food specialties from Hamburg from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel. German subtitles are included and English subtitles are optional. https://youtu.be/TOSb9MOT5ZM

Description: This is a video about 5 beautiful spots in Heidelberg, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are…

Description: This is a video about 5 beautiful spots in Vienna, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are…

Description: This is a video about popular sights and attractions in Hamburg from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel. German & English subtitles are available. https://youtu.be/463880VZXp0

Description: This is a video about the post-war occupation and separation of Germany, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English…

Description: Anja shows us around and discusses her mother’s garden https://youtu.be/SgDsLrCCgzA

Description: This is an episode of “Deutsch lernen mit Jens und seinen Freunden” where they plan and throw a birthday party https://youtu.be/HrN3IQDoxeg

Description: This is a video about Munich from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are available. https://youtu.be/2YM3oEDZzyg

This is a collection of videos from the “Easy German” YouTube channel on the topic of shops and shopping in Germany. The videos include subtitles in both German and English.

Description: This is an episode of “Deutsch lernen mit Jens und seinen Freunden” where they go shopping at a town market https://youtu.be/mhJ1YHELigQ

This is a YouTube playlist of 12 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Einkaufen in Deutschland”

Description: This is a video on the topic of shopping from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The videos…

This is a YouTube playlist of 60+ videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Freizeit in Deutschland”

Description: This is a video on the topic of friendship from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The videos…

Description: This is a video on the topic of secondhand shopping, from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The…

Description: This is a video from KET’s German course in which someone gives a tour of a house https://youtu.be/gO9jbfOvCYM

Description: This is a video skit from Herr Antrim about getting directions from someone in a city https://youtu.be/7aM9tv33MNA

Description: Anja shows and discusses a house in Japan https://youtu.be/Uc8Q-sycDVg

Description: This is a video featuring footage of Heidelberg with narration from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are…

Description: This is a video on the topic of finding an apartment in Berlin from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety…

Description: This is a video on the topic of identity from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The videos…

Description: Anja shows us around her kitchen https://youtu.be/b77h3MYtBlg

Description: This is a video on the topic of going to the movies, from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of…

Description: This is a video featuring footage of Karlsruhe with narration from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are…

Description: This is a video about childhood memories of a country youth, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles…

Description: This is a video on the topic of immigration from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The videos…

Description: This video from the KET German course features different people discussing their families https://youtu.be/_DWXeMzpKXM

Description: This is a video on the topic of cities from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The videos…

Description: This is a video about trash separation and recycling in Germany, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles…

Description: This is a video on the topic of German student life from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics.…

Description: Anja takes us on a tour of her house https://youtu.be/dlSoM2OG0r0

This is the archive page of all posts in the “Nachrichten” category from the “Nachtrichten Leicht” website. Each post features slowly spoken, simple news with manuscript.

This is the archive page of all posts in the “Vermischtes” category from the “Nachtrichten Leicht” website. Each post features slowly spoken, simple news with manuscript.

Description: This is a video on the topic of museums in Berlin from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics.…

Description: This is a video on the topic of homelessness from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The videos…

Description: This is a skit from Herr Antrim where his character “Rainer” decides in which German city he would like to live https://youtu.be/w8RA2iTekYE

Description: This is a skit from Herr Antrim where his character “Rainer” looks for an apartment in Germany https://youtu.be/TWy8cakFjkE

Description: Rund um die Stadt, an animated video from KET, features a child and her father using a simple map to plan their activities for the day. Source: https://mpt.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/german_animation2/rund-um-die-stadt-abenteuer/ Rund…

Description: This is an episode of “Deutsch lernen mit Jens und seinen Freunden” where we see Jens and his friends at school, then at a town festival https://youtu.be/1xvb9eqC3mM

A page featuring all episodes of the “Slow German” Podcast in the category “Freundschaft-Familie”

A page featuring all episodes of the “Slow German” Podcast in the category “Gesundheit-Soziales”

Description: This is a video about Spreewald, “Der schönste Ort Deutschlands”, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are…

Resource Name: Ticket nach Berlin Source: https://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/ticket-nach-berlin/s-32294 Description: This is a multi-episode game show series produced by Deutsche Welle which takes the participants and viewers all over Germany In their…

Description: This is a video on the topic of separating/breaking up, from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The…

Description: This is an interactive German learning webpage from Goethe Institut. You “walk” up and down a section of a street in a German town/city and “encounter” different everyday situations…

Description: These are two videos on the topic of Christmas and Christmas markets from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of…

Description: Anja has a BBQ / grill party and talks about it as she shows us around https://youtu.be/y59JzUc4lnI

Description: This is an episode of “Deutsch lernen mit Jens und seinen Freunden” where they have a picknick https://youtu.be/6S6dpto44yQ

This is a YouTube playlist of 17 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Wohnen in Deutschland”

Description: This is a skit from Herr Antrim where his character “Rainer” shows off a German apartment https://youtu.be/etuIRwqk4o0

Description: These are two videos on the topic of riding a train from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics.…

This is a YouTube playlist of 10 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Zuwanderung in Deutschland”

Description: This is a video about when to use “du” or “Sie”, or first names vs “Herr” or “Frau”, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos…

Description: These videos show various places to eat (Cafes, Imbiss, Ratskeller, Restaurant, etc.), talk about food, and talk about the meals of the day. https://youtu.be/kzsw1jY97b0 https://youtu.be/-67RSk95c8A https://youtu.be/CEPc34FAFS0

Description: These 3 videos discuss top sights/attractions in Munich https://youtu.be/uRS1xAFeWww https://youtu.be/FSplKoLCD9A https://youtu.be/hykHc4u8ADI

Description: These are three videos exploring Berlin from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics. The videos include German subtitles…

Description: These are 7 videos from the KET German course related to recycling and environmental protection, including “Umwelt Jeopardy” https://youtu.be/LK6opY2tO_M https://youtu.be/BfnLt4qgPAQ https://youtu.be/x5BzuXHHUzk https://youtu.be/Wj51RzJXsq4 https://youtu.be/JhwSdOFAObk https://youtu.be/mwGTu3D98OM https://youtu.be/QYGnYBMv6yU

Alltagsdeutsch is a production of Deutsche Welle. Each “Lektion” includes an audio clip (10 minutes or less) with manuscript, interactive exercises, and downloadable materials on a current topic.

This is a list of 70 activities for kids to do after school

Resource Name: “So lebt die deutsche Durchschnittsfamilie” Description: This is an article describing different common family structures in Germany. Source: https://www.t-online.de/leben/familie/id_77450798/familie-so-lebt-die-deutsche-duchschnittsfamilie.html Infographic only: https://bilder.t-online.de/b/77/45/08/74/id_77450874/tid_da/index.jpg Explore the full website by clicking…

This blog post features photos and descriptions of styles of BBQ around the world.

Description: This resource from the Goethe Institut provides information about several cities in Germany through downloadable PDFs. These worksheets also have questions and exercises. The site also has a geography…

Description: “Wie wohnen die Deutschen eigentlich? Nina und David wollen herausfinden, ob es die typisch deutsche Wohnung gibt. Und sie versuchen außerdem, eine Wohnung zu finden. Nicht ganz einfach in…

Description: “Überall auf der Welt wird viel zu viel Müll produziert. Die Deutschen sind bekannt dafür, dass sie ihren Müll besonders genau trennen und recyceln. Stimmt das wirklich? Nina und…

Description: “In Deutschland ist Bio ein großes Thema. Die Menschen kaufen gerne Biolebensmittel, auch wenn diese oft teurer sind. Nina und David wollen herausfinden, was bei Biolebensmitteln anders ist.” Source:…

Description: “Die Deutschen gehen gerne ins Museum, egal ob in große Ausstellungen oder kleine Museen. Nina und David wollen wissen, wie wichtig Kunst den Deutschen ist und wie oft sie…

This page allows you to easily filter through the entire media collection at Deutsche Welle by media type, theme, specific programs, and date.

Resource Name: Dialektatatlas / Dialect Atlas from Deutsche Welle Source: https://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/dialektatlas/s-8150 Description: This is a large collection of resources from Deutsche Welle. The main page (link above) leads to subpages…

Description: Anja shows off and discusses a German sauna https://youtu.be/QSmKKg6PKB0

This is a slideshow of Germany’s national parks with 16 images accompanied by a brief description.

Description: Grenzenlos Deutsch is an open access beginner German curriculum. There are many lessons on many beginner topics with a variety of interactive activities and multimedia resources! Unit 1 is…

This is an infographic by artist Mo Büdinger featuring facts about Berlin.

This is an infographic featuring information about the housing market in different regions of Germany.

This is an infographic about family happiness

This is an infographic by artist Mo Büdinger on the topic of German house architecture.