6.1 An introduction
Before learning how transcripts can be helpful in improving your understanding video material, you will be introduced to Antje Schollweck.
Activity 24
Watch the video of Antje Schollweck and then write one sentence describing her.

Transcript
Answer
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Antje Schollweck ist ein sehr dynamischer Mensch.
Antje Schollweck macht den Eindruck, ein sehr freundlicher und weltoffener Mensch zu sein.
Ich kenne sie natürlich nicht, aber Antje Schollweck wirkt, lustig und lebendig zu sein.
Activity 25
In which order does she mention the following places?
Using the following two lists, match each numbered item with the correct letter.
die Lausitz
Brandenburg
Ostdeutschland
Bayern
a.2
b.4
c.3
d.1
- 1 = d
- 2 = a
- 3 = c
- 4 = b
Discussion

Antje Schollweck talks about her Trabbi, which she has called Schorschi. Trabant cars, known affectionately as Trabis were very common in the former East Germany. They have achieved iconic status. Schorschi comes from the name of a Trabi called Schorsch in the cult film Go Trabi Go.