1:00
"How Far I'll Go" - Moana
How far will YOU go? Moana, or "Vaiana" as she's known in Europe, sings about finding her true purpose on the open sea. Whilst this clip from the German dub of the hit Disney animation doesn't include a free ticket to ancient, sunny Polynesia, you can set yourself up for your German-learning journey with some adverbs of time and place.
2:22
"When Will My Life Begin?" - Tangled
Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Tell me about your daily routine! Disney's take on the classic fairy tale may deviate largely from the original story, but the humble beginnings of a long-locked girl trapped in a tower are very much the same. And if you've ever wondered what she gets up to all day up there, you're in the right place. So let down your hair and enjoy this catchy Disney tune, as you learn some golden vocabulary for mundane to more extravagant hobbies.
1:33
"I'm Wishing" - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Make a wish...it might just come true. Whilst we can't offer up a picturesque well for you to wax poetic of your longing desires into, you can sing along with this clip from the Disney animated classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" dubbed into German. Listen carefully, and you'll surely hear an enchanting echo revealing some romantic German vocabulary on wishes and promises.
3:28
"Let It Go" - Frozen
Sometimes you've just gotta let it go! The absurdly popular anthem from Disney's 2013 animated film "Frozen" is just as catchy and empowering in German. So get ready to holler the refrain from the rooftops, as you glaciate an avalanche of great vocabulary for emotions and change.
1:41
"Hakuna Matata" - The Lion King
What a wonderful phrase! If you remember this Disney classic from "The Lion King", you'll be glad to know it's just as catchy in German. So kick back ,relax, and learn some colloquial dramatic and colloquial vocab for problems and difficulties.
1:05
"Under the Sea" - The Little Mermaid
Dive on in! You've undoubtedly heard the infectious melodies of Disney's 90s classic "The Little Mermaid", and as it turns out its just as catchy in German. So let Sebastian The Crab convince you of the benefits of life below sea level as you dive into some unique vocabulary relating to enjoyment, destiny and cooking.
3:33
"We Don't Talk About Bruno" - Encanto
Bruno? Don't know the guy, and I wouldn't tell you about him even if I did! This ludicrously catchy anthem from Disney's 2021 animated feature, Encanto, proves to be just as much of an Ohrwurm when dubbed into German. The protagonist and younger sister of the magical family of Madrigal, Mirabel, has heard many a rumour about her long lost, prophetic brother "Bruno", and no one seems keen to tell her much beyond their own vague rumours on the mysterious figure. So get ready to trot out your cumbia to the song's clever polyphony, all whilst secretly stowing away a litany of literary vocabulary regarding prophecies, sounds and relationships.
