OLLA Junior German: Culture & Lifestyle


(JG31)

Pssst! Lachen erlaubt

Are you allowed to laugh in a museum? Watch this video to find out! We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG32)

Giraffensprache

Did you know that speaking “Giraffe Language” can help keep peace in your class? When you use Giraffe Language, you share your feelings and your wishes without hurting others. But watch out for Wolf Language, which is angry and can hurt others. Try the quiz to see if you can tell the difference between the two! We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this resource for you here.

 

(JG33)

Mickys Comic Akademie: Donald Duck

Improve your drawing skills by watching this fun tutorial on how to draw Donald Duck. We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG34)

Warum gehen wir zur Schule?

Find out how different school used to be in the past as well as what subjects you can study at school in different countries. You’ll also hear about how school used to be for the presenters and what happens when a robot teacher takes over! We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG35)

Fakten über Gaming

Find out some weird and wonderful facts about gaming including which game you can smell, why video games make surgeons better at their job and where Super Mario got his name. We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG36)

Kuscheltiere: Deutschlandlabor

Join Nina and David from Deutschlandlabor (Germany laboratory) as they explore why cuddly toys are so popular in Germany. Find out what makes them special for both kids and adults and meet Frosti, Nina’s childhood teddy bear, who gets a makeover at a doll hospital! We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG37)

Kinderporträt: Oceania aus Dänemark

Meet Oceania, a 12-year-old girl from Denmark, as she shows you her passion for skating, surfing, and life in her family’s surf shop. We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG38)

Kinderporträt: Erick aus Mexiko

Meet Erick, a 13-year-old boy living in Mexico. He shares his family life and his passion for the traditional flying ritual of the Valladores (the flying men). We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG39)

Kinderporträt: Franz, der Synchronsprecher

Meet Franz, a 12-year-old with a passion for music and voice acting! Join him as he takes you behind the scenes at the recording studio, sharing cool tricks for creating sound effects. Any guesses as to what celery is used for? Watch to find out! We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG40)

Das Glücksschwein

What do four-leaved clovers, chimney sweeps and pigs have in common? They’re all symbols of good luck in Germany. This video tells you why pigs are so lucky for Germans. We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

(JG41)

Wie gewinnt man beim Eiertitschen?

Learn about a fun egg-cracking game that is played in some countries at Easter. Learn the tricks of how to win at the game so you’re well prepared if you ever play! We’ve put together a reference list of important German words and phrases in this video for you here.

 

Want more? Check out these websites to find more resources about German culture and lifestyle.

 
 
 
 
(JG46) Die Maus
 
(JG47) Kindernetz