Podcasts by Radio D Series 1 | Learning German | Deutsche Welle
German for beginners: Paula and Philipp are Radio D reporters who have several mysterious cases to investigate. Join them as their research takes them across Germany -- and learn German along the way! [English Version]
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Episode 26 – Saying Goodbye to Ayhan from 2007-09-27T09:36
It's a sad day in the Radio D office. Ayhan is saying goodbye and moving back to Turkey. Although his co-workers have prepared a surprise for him, the farewell party can't lift the blue mood. Paul...
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Episode 25 – Greeting the Ships from 2007-09-27T09:34
The journalists try to understand the term"getürkt"and visit an unusual port where every ship is greeted in a particular way.At Port Willkomm-Höft, each ship is greeted with the national anthem of ...
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Episode 24 – The Editor's Desk from 2007-09-27T09:32
Eulalia the owl helps get Paula and Philipp on the right track. They discover that their co-workers from the Hamburg newspaper are in on the game. Paula, Philipp and Eulalia find out that the Hamb...
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Episode 23 – The Shark Fin from 2007-09-27T09:30
Paula and Philipp solve the mystery of the shark sighting and once again uncover a fraud. However, the reason for the staged incident is unclear at first. While looking for the missing surfer, Pau...
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Episode 22 – The Missing Surfer from 2007-09-27T09:28
Philipp and Paula search for traces of the shark and make a peculiar discovery. A surfboard without a surfer in the port basin and a confusing newspaper article peak their interest. Away from the ...
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Episode 21 – A Shark in Hamburg from 2007-09-27T09:26
When the temperature in the Radio D office becomes unbearable, Paula and Philipp are glad to get an assignment that takes them to the coast, where a shark has been spotted in the port basin. Paula...
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Episode 20 – Listener Survey from 2007-09-27T09:25
Paula and Philipp ask the listeners for their opinion. The topic of the program is,"Is lying a sin?"The listeners can express their thoughts on the fake crop circles and the farmers'behavior."Is ly...
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Episode 19 – Getting to the Bottom of It from 2007-09-27T09:23
Although the crop circles were made by the farmers, Eulalia still believes that UFOs exist. Philipp and Paula's investigation into the fraud takes them to the local pub, where they talk with the vi...
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Episode 18 – Nighttime Investigation from 2007-09-27T09:21
Paula and Philipp want to get to the bottom of the crop circles and go at night to investigate. But what they find doesn't appear to be the work of aliens. The owner of the field with the mysterio...
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Episode 17 - Crop Circles from 2007-09-27T09:19
When mysterious circles are discovered in a corn field, Paula and Philipp go to investigate. Did a UFO land here, or is somebody trying to pull a prank? As Ayhan arrives at the Radio D office, Pau...
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Episode 16 – Icarus from 2007-09-27T09:18
Both journalists are fascinated with Icarus, the tragic hero from Greek mythology. But do the listeners know who Icarus was? Paula and Philipp tell his story. Seeing a little boy in an Icarus cost...
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Episode 15 – Carnival Costumes from 2007-09-27T09:17
From the streets, Paula and Philipp report on Carnival once again. They discover different kinds of costumes and even learn a few German dialects along the way. Back in the office, Paula takes rev...
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Episode 14 – Witches in the Black Forest from 2007-09-27T09:15
Despite difficulties, Philipp manages to report safely from the Black Forest and gets into the Carnival spirit himself. Paula, on the other hand, has some problems with the customs. Philipp enjoys...
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Episode 13 – Carnival Monday from 2007-09-27T09:14
Not everyone at Radio D is excited about Carnival. Compu's assignment takes the two journalists to the Black Forest, where the Carnival spirit is strong. In certain regions of Germany, Carnival is...
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Episode 12 - Mail from Listeners from 2007-09-27T09:11
If there's something you don't understand, it's always good to ask. The professor answers the questions about past episodes that Radio D listeners have sent in. The listeners ask and the professor...
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Episode 11 – The Talking Owl from 2007-09-27T09:10
Where does the name Eulalia come from? Compu, Ayhan and Josefine look into the meaning and come up with several different answers. A Spanish co-worker helps them out. Eulalia the owl wants to know...
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Episode 10 – An Interview with King Ludwig from 2007-09-27T09:08
Philipp meets the actor playing the role of King Ludwig in the musical and asks him to do an interview. Suddenly he recognizes the man's voice. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor turns up at the Radi...
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Episode 09 – Music for Ludwig from 2007-09-27T09:07
Philipp also finds a clue to the stranger's identity. He sees an ad in the newspaper for a musical about King Ludwig. On the way there, he interviews tourists visiting from all over the world. Whi...
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Episode 08 – Uncovering a Stranger from 2007-09-27T09:06
At Neuschwanstein Castle, Paula and Philipp question the would-be King Ludwig. Paula stumbles on an interesting discovery and finds a clue as to who the mysterious stranger really is. The two jour...
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Episode 07 – Ludwig the Fairytale King from 2007-09-27T09:05
Paula and Philipp introduce King Ludwig to their listeners in the radio play. Night-time sledding, wild parties and strange inventions make for a first impression of Ludwig and his time. The two j...
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Episode 06 - How Did King Ludwig Die? from 2007-09-27T09:02
In Neuschwanstein Castle, Paula and Philipp meet a secretive stranger who is wearing King Ludwig's cloak. They do some research on the mysterious circumstances surrounding Ludwig's death. A man wi...
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Episode 05 – King Ludwig Lives! from 2007-09-27T08:56
Paula and Ayhan welcome their new co-worker to Radio D. They already have a pressing assignment: The late King Ludwig of Bavaria is supposedly still alive and the teams wants to investigate. Phili...
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Episode 04 – Waiting For a New Co-Worker from 2007-09-27T08:55
The editorial staff at Radio D is waiting for Philipp. Paula and Ayhan, his future co-workers, are killing time. But there's no sign of Philipp and the telephone lines are down. Due to bad weather...
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Episode 03 – A Trip to Berlin from 2007-09-27T08:54
Philipp heads for Berlin. Due to the unfriendly weather, getting there is easier said than done. Along the way, Philipp makes a few acquaintances. Philipp drives to Munich, where he is planning to...
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Episode 02 – A Call From Radio D from 2007-09-27T08:52
Philipp still doesn't have any peace and quiet. After fighting off the bothersome bugs, he has to deal with the loud neighbors. When he receives an unexpected phone call from Berlin, he makes a has...
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Episode 01 – A Visit to the Countryside from 2007-09-27T08:49
Philipp, a young man, drives to the countryside to visit his mother Hanne. He plans to relax there, but soon finds out that the idyllic country landscape has its down-sides as well."Nature, how nic...
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