Stand-up comedian, Henning Wehn, takes a humorous look at the German language in ten short videos.
The Alphabet
In his first mission, Henning takes over a German beginners' class to teach them the basics: the alphabet. German just wouldn't be the same without the ß and the umlauts: ä, ö and ü.
Long and Winding Words
German is full of them and, according to Henning, understanding them is child's play.
False Friends
In this clip, Henning reveals the deeper meaning of the German word Rathaus amongst others.
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