Browse Resources by Theme: Global Challenges

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

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

Description: This is a video about the Berlin airlift and candy bomber, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles…

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…

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

This page features multimedia resources with teaching material on a variety of current topics.

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…

Description: This is a video about early German history, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are available. https://youtu.be/hVgaoiql91M

This is a YouTube playlist of 26 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Deutsche Geschichte”

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

This is a YouTube playlist of 7 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Deutsche Sprache”

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”

This is an infographic by artist Mo Büdinger describing different regional food specialties of Germany.

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 a video about the Hanseatic League and cities, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are…

Description: This is a video from Herr Antrim about the “Neue Wache” memorial in Berlin https://youtu.be/8uwqDGzvufg

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 introductions. The videos include subtitles in both German and English.

This is a collection of videos from the “Easy German” YouTube channel on the topics of Stereotypes and Perceptions of Other Countries. The videos include subtitles in both German and…

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

This is a YouTube playlist of 40 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Essen & Trinken in Deutschland”

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 on the topic of cell phones 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 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 from Herr Antrim about filling out a postcard https://youtu.be/1VXIbVX4eTY

Description: Anja demonstrates how to write an informal letter https://youtu.be/4iR3_b-jKi0

Description: This is a video on the topic of drinking tap water vs bottled water, from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a…

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: This is a video on the topic of what the author would do if she had one day left to live, from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel,…

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…

This is a YouTube playlist of 11 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Kirche und Religion in Deutschland”

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…

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 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 video on the topic of Easter in Germany from the “My German Short Stories” YouTube channel, which provides simple story-based videos on a variety of topics.…

Description: This is a video about Easter from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel. German & English subtitles are available. https://youtu.be/TnPVGtw3NlA

This is a YouTube playlist of 20 videos from Deutsche Welle on the topic of “Politik in Deutschland”

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 video about social attitudes towards sex in Germany from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles…

A page featuring all episodes of the “Slow German” Podcast in the category “Geschichte”

Description: Herr Antrim gives lessons on Der Tag der Deutschen Einheit and the Fall of the Berlin Wall, and in another video explains and reenacts the Günter Schabowski Press Conference…

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 hiking 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 bitcoin and hyperinflation in Germany, 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 world peace and stopping wars, from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are…

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 demonstrates how to write an email in German. https://youtu.be/AVwXXf57e9g

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

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

Description: Anja talks about Easter in Germany https://youtu.be/ayNfDCQJi3I https://youtu.be/2brQ0qavA2Q

These are 2 infographics about endangered animals and habitats in Austria

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 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 Christmas-related videos from the “Authentic German Learning” YouTube channel, which produces comprehension-based videos on different topics. German & English subtitles are available. https://youtu.be/BtH6AO7FsS8 https://youtu.be/s_sne3DNFls https://youtu.be/SvTstD3lugU https://youtu.be/8poyqxrPxuk…

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 series from Deutsche Welle follows a band around popular destinations in Germany as they explore different cultural topics. Deutsche Welle has included interactive exercises and downloadable material with each…

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…

Resource Name: COVID-19 / Coronavirus-themed articles from “Der Spiegel” Source: https://www.spiegel.de/thema/coronavirus/ Description: This is a webpage from “Der Spiegel” featuring articles on the topic of Covid-19 / Coronavirus. Click image…

Description: “In Deutschland leben viele Menschen, deren Familien aus anderen Ländern kommen. David und Nina treffen Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund und lernen außerdem einen neuen Tanz kennen.” Source: https://www.dw.com/de/folge-10-migration/l-18837000 Deutschland Labor…

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: “Deutschland ist ein reiches Land, aber nicht alle Menschen in Deutschland sind reich. David und Nina besuchen eine Organisation, die Menschen hilft, die nicht genug Geld haben.” Source: https://www.dw.com/de/folge-12-geld/l-18870522…

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:…

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…

This is a 2-part slideshow series called “German History in Images” There are 23 images total, each with a short description of a point in German history.

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…

Description: This is a playlist of different holiday videos from Herr Antrim’s YouTube channel. Open the playlist in YouTube by clicking the video title or see all videos in the…

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 by artist Mo Büdinger about Lucerne / Luzern.

This is a collection of infographics about the environment.

This is a collection of infographics on the topic of apps & social media

This is a collection of infographics focusing on the topic of personal technology (smartphones, apps, etc.)

This is a collection of infographics focusing on the topic of news & media

This is a collection of infographics focusing on the topic of travel

The “learner portraits” from Deutsche Welle feature German language learners from all of the world introducing themselves and telling about why they learn German, their experiences in Germany, and a…

Source: https://p.dw.com/p/RddR Description: This lesson series (Unterrichtsreihe) from Deutsche Welle features 6 lessons which focus on law and order. Each lesson comes with a downloadable/printable PDF of lesson plans for…

This lesson series (Unterrichtsreihe) from Deutsche Welle features 13 lessons which focus on the fall of the Berlin Wall. Each lesson comes with a downloadable/printable PDF of lesson plans for…

Description: This page from the Goethe Institut features several downloadable PDFs on the topic of Nachhaltigkeit/Sustainability, Müll and Recycling, Nationalparks, and more. Source: http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/saf/prj/stg/ngk/win/deindex.htm Click image to open resource in…

This video from the “Easy German” YouTube channel focuses on different dialects. The team interviews people in different regions of Germany. The video includes subtitles in the dialect and in…

This is a slideshow of 11 photos with text of German islands

This is a slideshow featuring 12 photos with text on landmarks and history of Berlin.

This is a slideshow featuring 12 photos with text descriptions of storms and damage related to stormy weather.

This is a slideshow of 10 images with text describing popular sights/attractions in Germany