Summary: In this
parody of common DIY and
cookery shows on TV a
bartender demonstrates
how to mix a strange
drink.
Cultural notes:
Shows of this nature are
seen all too often on
private TV channels.
Language notes:
Both students are native
speakers of German. In
the transcription some
slight mistakes have
been corrected.
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Content / topic:
Daily routine and
activities at a
meditation centre.
Duration: Level (listening
level required): A2
Summary: A class of
our college spends four
days at a centre for medidation. In an
interview, the
accompanying teacher
speaks about the daily
routine there and
leisure activities like
archery (kyudo),
meditating, fishing etc.
Cultural notes:
Many Colleges in Germany
do special activities at
the end of the academic
year, in most cases
trips. This is a less
common one.
Language notes:
Both interviewer and
interviewee are native
speakers of German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
Content / topic:
Talking about a band and
their music.
Duration: 5:37 Level (listening
level required): B2
Summary:
One of about 40 members
of a band project of the
University of Mainz is
interviewed about their
latest gig, the history
of the project, their
repertoire, their
rehearsing and the
future of the project.
Cultural notes:
Playing in a band and
coming to fame is a
dream of many young
people these days.
Language notes:
Both interviewer and
interviewee are native
speakers of German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
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Summary: Interview
with a student who is
taking part in a three
days' project to write a
manual for EAC audio
software, because such a
manual does not yet
exist.
Cultural notes:
Working with computers
and using audio software
are of common interest
among young people these
days.
Language notes:
Both interviewer and
interviewee are native
speakers of German. In
the transcription some
mistakes have been
corrected.
Copyright:
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Summary: A class of
our college spends four
days at a centre for
medidation. In an
interview, one of the
participants speaks
about the daily routine
there and leisure
activities like archery
(kyudo), meditating,
fishing etc.
Cultural notes:
Many Colleges in Germany
do special activities at
the end of the academic
year, in most cases
trips. This is a less
common one.
Language notes:
The interviewees are
native speakerss of
German. The interviewer
is Asian with a
near-perfect command of
German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
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Summary: Interview
with two students on
their one week's work
placement at a workshop
for the handicapped.
Cultural notes:
Many Colleges in Germany
do special activities at
the end of the academic
year, in most cases
trips. This is a less
common one, though. Work
placements are becoming
more and more important
for academic studies.
Language notes:
The interviewees are
native speakers of
German, the interviewer
has grown up in Germany.
In the transcription
some slight mistakes
have been corrected.
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Summary: Michael
took part in a Comenius
project which was about
editing a multinational
Internet magazine for
youngsters. He speaks
about his experiences at
the meetings and on the
importance of English as
lingua franca.
Cultural notes:
We all know about the
importance of EU funded
projects. This clip may
help to motivate
students to improve
their English and take
part in such projects.
Language notes:
Both interviewer and
interviewee are native
speakers of German. In
the transcription some
mistakes have been
corrected.
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Summary: The trainer
speaks about his first
contact with Kyudo,
explains its origin,
details of the bow etc.
He also talks about the
group he is training at
the moment.
Cultural notes:
Asian martial arts are
very popular among
youngsters these days.
Language notes:
Both interviewer and
interviewee are native
speakers of German. In
the transcription some
mistakes have been
corrected.
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Summary: While
clones are preparing for
a "selection ceremony",
one of them wants to
leave the "land commune"
for some time to visit
the city.
Cultural notes:
This is part of a
science fiction drama
written and staged by a
drama class of a German
technical college.
Language notes:
All actors are native
speakers of German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
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Summary: The
"priest" performs a
"selection ceremony"
with a number of clones
to decorate two of them.
Cultural notes:
This is part of a
science fiction drama
written and staged by a
drama class of a German
technical college.
Language notes:
All actors are native
speakers of German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
Copyright:
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Summary: Clones who
suffer badly from pains
due to organ donation
meet in a self-help
group to overcome their
situation.
Cultural notes:
This is part of a
science fiction drama
written and staged by a
drama class of a German
technical college.
Language notes:
All actors are native
speakers of German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
Copyright:
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Summary: Managers
explain the development
of their company giving
a lot of statistical
figures.
Cultural notes:
This is part of a
science fiction drama
written and staged by a
drama class of a German
technical college.
Language notes:
All actors are native
speakers of German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
Copyright:
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Summary: A clone who
had left the commune is
welcomed back but he is
not the one they had
expected.
Cultural notes:
This is part of a
science fiction drama
written and staged by a
drama class of a German
technical college.
Language notes:
All actors are native
speakers of German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
Copyright:
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Summary: A rebellion
by the clones is put
down thanks to the
"priest's" power.
Cultural notes:
This is part of a
science fiction drama
written and staged by a
drama class of a German
technical college.
Language notes:
All actors are native
speakers of German. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
Copyright:
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Summary: Managing
directors and Russion
investors discuss the
future of the clones.
Cultural notes:
This is part of a
science fiction drama
written and staged by a
drama class of a German
technical college.
Language notes:
Not all actors are
native speakers of
German. The ones who
take the part of the
Russians were born in Russion speaking
territory. The
transcription
corresponds to what they
really say.
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Summary: Three
students demonstrate how
to fold up your clothes
neatly to put them in
the wardrobe.
Cultural notes:
Many young people are
unwilling to tidy up
their rooms. It is also
a parody of the many TV
shows of that kind.
Language notes:
Two of the actors are
native Speakers of
German, one has an Asian
background, but speaks
virtually perfect
German.
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Summary: A Bokken
trainer gives
information about the
self-made swords they
use for fighting.
Cultural notes:
Asian martial arts are
very popular among
youngsters these days.
Language notes:
Both interviewer and
interviewee are native
speakers of German. In
the transcription some
mistakes have been
corrected.
Copyright:
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Summary: Step
by step instruction on
how to wire a plug. The
plug used is a British
type with a fuse
Cultural notes:
Instructional video
which may be suitable
for all vocations
Language notes:
Typical instructions.
Intermediate
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Summary: Step
by step instruction on
how to wire a plug. The
plug used is a British
type with a fuse
Cultural notes:
Instructional video
which may be suitable
for all vocations
Language notes:
Typical instructions.
Simplified version.
Copyright:
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