Das treffende Wort
Summary: Das treffende Wort is a radio show created at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by teachers in the German Department. Join Käthe and Manfred for informal lessons in German culture and language.
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Podcasts:
Professor Hermand returns to Das treffende Wort to answer questions from our listeners.
In this episode, Käthe and Manfred discussion technology and its influence in the lives of three special guests from Germany. Listen in as representatives from three different generations relate how technology has changed in the last sixty years and what this has meant to them.
Worksheet for Episode 4 (PDF)
Now that Käthe's gone, what will become of Das treffende Wort? Will Manfred's new co-host take the show to new heights, or will it fall into the depths of mediocrity? And what does Angela Merkel's underwear have to do with it?
Transcript for Episode 3 (PDF)
Worksheet for Episode 3 (PDF)
Does a discussion of Germany's reunification lead to a Käthe and Manfred break up? Find out in the second episode of Das treffende Wort.
Transcript for Episode 2 (PDF)
Worksheet for Episode 2 (PDF)
Much to Manfred's surprise, Käthe's new CD turns out to be "die Katze im Sack kaufen"
Transcript for Episode 1 (PDF)
Worksheet for Episode 1 (PDF)
