This collection of videos from the city of Berlin in eastern Germany includes introductory vocabulary for various activities, sport and exploring the city.
The immersive nature of these clips can be used for listening, speaking and exploring vocabulary with children sharing their experiences and opinions of life in Germany.
Each video contains German phrases and words clearly presented with on-screen text to introduce pupils to new keywords and phrases.
This series of short films for primary schools contains concise explanations of a variety of German topics.
These short films are relevant for teaching German at KS2 in England and Wales, KS2 in Northern Ireland and second level in Scotland.
These films are from the BBC2 series, Being German.
A tour of Berlin. video
A young German boy called Emil introduces his city - Berlin. He then shows where he likes to play football and takes a tour of various sights in the capital, including the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall and the Reichstag.
People living in Germany from other countries. video
Selin, a young girl who was born in Germany but has Turkish parents, lives in Kreuzberg, the Turkish part of Berlin. She shows her family's flats and introduces her family during their evening meal.
The school day in Germany. video
An introduction to the school day in Germany including lessons, timings and breaktime activities. Two primary school pupils, Nikolas and Sara, take a tour of their school in South Berlin.
Allotments in Germany. video
An introduction to the issue of urban living in Berlin and the lack of green space. Jan and Sven's families have allotments instead of gardens. They take a tour of the small houses on the allotments and explain what activities they and their families do there.
Cycling in Germany. video
The topic of cycling and its popularity in Germany and Berlin in particular is introduced. In year 4, students have to take a cycling proficiency test. They demonstrate how to check a bike is safe, before practising for and taking their test.
Football in Germany. video
Members of the Hertha Berlin youth football team talk about their ambitions for the future. They are training in preparation for a semi-final match and the names for the different positions are mentioned.
