AMD 1

One of the primary reasons why I wanted to learn German is that I'm very interested in cars and Germany is where a lot of car manufacturers and part suppliers are located. For my first AMD, I watched several video clips of a German motoring TV show called GRIP on RTL. The first clip I watched featured German Police looking out for modified cars on the street. While there were long interviews I could not understand for the most part, I was able recognize some words I learned in class. Even slightly modified cars getting pulled over and being towed made me remember how strict the road laws are in Germany. Next clip I watched was about finding a good used Porsche 911er in a certain budget. Instead of long interviews, this clip had a lot more driving and technical descriptions so it was easier for me to follow. Last clip I watched was about 3 modified cars all reaching above 700PS; BMW M3 by Manhart Racing, Mercedes CLS63 by PP Performance, and VW Golf R by HGP. I was especially amazed by the Volkswagen; a normal looking hatchback faster than Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

Despite the fact that I can't understand most of what's said in these videos, watching all these amazing machines is a joy in itself. I hope to become fluent enough in German someday so that I can enjoy these videos and German car magazines even more.