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I saw one in the TV, but also in the social media.
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Why?
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Because he is a interesting man, who has a interesting hobby.
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I think it's good to take that Gesetz ernst.
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We are fans of the Gesetz.
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It's a great hobby, because we love Hobbies, because we have time.
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We are in Neukölln.
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There are many people who park...
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Vogelwild.
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We want to do that now.
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Klaas Häufer-Umlauf und Jakob Lund testen ein neues bizarres Hobby.
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Sie sind für einen Tag selbsternannte Ordnungshüter und jagen Falschparker.
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Heute sind sie in Neukölln auf Streife.
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Am örtlichen Rathaus wird ein Fahrzeug als Hindernis ausgemacht.
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Boah, was haben wir hier?
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Den ersten haben wir schon mal im Gepäck.
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Kann hier so nicht stehen, ne?
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Ich würde sagen, das ist eine saftige Anzeige.
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The announcement with the special Falschparker app is but by the parker.
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I can't do anything.
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Where is the park place for my post?
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I can't do anything.
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Is this your car?
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Yes, exactly.
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Yes, that is...
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Leider is this with a behinder.
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What behinder?
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Yes, they don't park here.
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That is not allowed.
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But where is the park place for my post?
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Yes, we have to do anything.
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Yes, but why?
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Yes, because they don't park.
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That is...
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I understand.
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I always make that so, if I see the people, it's me egal.
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They can go on.
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Yeah.
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Me egal.
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But the two Hilfssheriffs let's just scheinbar Gnade for Recht are going.
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It's so, I have everything written on.
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I say it to them not.
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Look, there is the guy.
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The photos have I also made.
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Photo 1, photo 2, all right.
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Yeah, let's go.
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You have to go a little bit.
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Just an lügen.
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We are not too late.
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So is it.
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I have to go on.
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So, so are we.
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Now we're going to park.
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The report is from a Verkehrs-Rexperte, who wants to be unknowing.
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Does he stay here?
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The weight is 50 €.
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The weight is 2.
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I'll do it now.
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I'll do it now.
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I've already written all of it.
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50 €.
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Gehweg, the Blinkers, everything is forbidden.
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It's about 75 €.
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How do you do it for the driver?
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That's not our task.
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The Ordnungsamt can do it.
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They have it.
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And then it's the Gericht.
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All the pictures are going to the Ordnungsamt.
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We can decide, but we'll take it off.
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After the two of them, there's a 6-er in the Lotto.
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
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Three wrong parkers on one strike.
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Here, there's no one.
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There's no one standing there.
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But all three are still 25 €, with 40 €.
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That's a good one.
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There we go.
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Is this a Renault?
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Renault, yes.
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Are you Denunzianten?
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No.
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We are engaged in the government.
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The people make a hobby.
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The reports are still in the other way against the Straßenverkehrsordnung.
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Who is there?
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That corpus delicti, a old VW Polo.
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Here we go to the Zollstock.
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But this is the case of some of the people of Neuköllens.
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It's unbearable criticism.
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If he is over this line.
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Yeah, he must be in the wrong place.
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There's a Beleidigung.
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What's that?
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What's that?
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What's the Straftat?
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183 SDGW.
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What does it do with you, if you hear so many?
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Nothing.
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It doesn't look like that.
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We are not Hurensöhne, so it's a Straftat.
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If we're not saying that, you're not sure.
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If we're Hurensöhne, I think that's just a sense.
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Then you can't say that you're just a son.
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But why will he that?
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I have never told that.
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After that, there is another one against paragraph 12, Absatz 4 of the stra.
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Here you see the behind, here you have to go outside.
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Tats number 112661.
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Hello, there's a sign now.
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A sign, right?
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So, I'm now away.
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Where is he still?
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With a second row.
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How much?
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70 €.
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1.
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point!
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1.
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point!
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Toil!
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Is that one?
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Oh!
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Oh, that's my Strafe.
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55,000, a firepower.
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Really?
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Yeah.
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What do we do?
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Yeah, it's a firepower.
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If it's here, we have a problem.
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55,000 €.
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How do you get a knife?
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I've only got two minutes.
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I got my thing and got a strafe.
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I got a job, but I don't know why.
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Let's go.
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The Nervensegen in the name of Recht and Ordnung have someone new found.
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Here is the FC Bayern.
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The German German-Malder in the wrong park.
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Please, I just want to say that I'm going to show you now.
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Because you parked here in the 2nd row.
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So.
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55€, a point.
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With a behinderung.
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What's that?
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No, that's all.
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With a behinderung, 2nd row, a point, all this.
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Are you feeling from the car behind?
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No, no, no, no.
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Yes, he said.
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Yes, yes, yes.
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80,1 € in Flensburg.
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Yes, 2,0 €.
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For us 2,0 €.
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Most people are just waiting for a moment and are away.
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They don't really hurt anyone.
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Me they don't hurt.
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We're going to go through the road.
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Where is this?
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Then he's going to work for a surprise on the streets of Neukölln.
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That's a accuracy ignoratory that's just oneware moveable It's really small Really thank you 80 more 80 2 not be You also only 85 And this End Pulp There is an unbearzt By out from across the street But, we were at theviewe.
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Yet, later it is a The Osmaner has apparently died upon Clinton.
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He just drops the gun on average.
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One lucrative.
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What was that?
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Feuerlöscher.
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Echt?
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Auch die echten Gesetzeshüter sind vor den wachsamen Augen ihrer Hobbykollegen nicht sicher.
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Entdeckt wird ein Parkverstoß.
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Wollen wir mal fragen, ob die Polizei da im Einsatz ist?
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Ja.
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Sind Sie gerade im Einsatz?
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Sonst ist das eine Sperrfläche.
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Wegfahren, ne?
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Das ist eine Sperrfläche.
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Los, ne?
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Wenn Sie nicht mehr im Einsatz sind, zack, zack.
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Hm?
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Okay.
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Jetzt nicht mehr, das ist ja vorbei.
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Also losfahren bitte.
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I know, but it's also 10 seconds, we have no time.
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Thank you.
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Yeah, that's a point.
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That's right for everyone.
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But it's good, we're listening to that.
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After two hours of the struggle, the fight for the Köln's straßenverkehrs is a very interesting end.
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I have to show you that witziger.
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It would be no second of my week's worth, So how Niklas Matthei does, invest in people's lives.
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That makes no sense.
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I'd rather like Bull or Gesellschafts.
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That's best for hobbies.
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Or kiffin, we can do it now.
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Then we can do it.
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The day of the day is 18 Ordnungswidrigkeiten.
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The news were all over and never really revealed.
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And next week, at the LNB TV Reportage, Are you really going to read everything on your screen?
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The answer is yes.
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Schnubbeldabeldai-dai, schnuddledai-dai-diedledai-dai.
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Also, weisere Videos auf diesem Kanal, die gibt's da.
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Wenn ihr das abonnieren wollt, ist da oben.
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Und da unten, da gibt es ganze Folgen bei JOIN.
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Ja, muss ich ja selber wissen.
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About This Lesson

In this engaging video from "Late Night Berlin," Klaas Häufer-Umlauf and Jakob Lund take on the role of self-appointed traffic enforcers, hunting down illegal parkers in Neukölln. This amusing scenario not only entertains but provides a unique context for English learners to practice essential language skills. Throughout the video, viewers will encounter specific vocabulary related to parking violations, as well as informal conversations that demonstrate everyday language usage. Learners will focus on key speaking contexts, including expressing opinions, making observations, and negotiating situations with authority figures.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Falschparker - refers to a vehicle parked illegally; essential terminology for discussing traffic laws.
  • Gesetz ernst nehmen - means to take the law seriously; useful for expressing attitudes toward regulations.
  • Hindernis - translates to obstacle; often used in discussions about road safety and traffic flow.
  • Anzeige - means fine or ticket; a crucial term for discussions about penalties for wrongdoing.
  • Parkplatz - simply means parking space; common vocabulary when discussing parking-related topics.
  • ich verstehe - translates to "I understand"; an important phrase for clarifying conversations.
  • es ist mir egal - means "I don’t care"; frequently used in informal contexts to express indifference.

Practice Tips for This Video

To maximize your English speaking practice using this video, try the following tips:

  • Shadowing Technique: Use the shadowing technique by listening to Klaas and Jakob’s dialogue and repeating what they say in real-time. Pay attention to their intonation and rhythm to improve your pronunciation.
  • Focus on Speaking Speed: The speakers maintain a conversational pace, making it manageable for intermediate learners. Practice mimicking their speed before gradually increasing your fluency.
  • Engage with the Content: The topic of traffic enforcement may seem trivial, but approach it with curiosity. Think about similar laws in your country and how you would discuss them in English, enriching your vocabulary.
  • Practice Pronunciation: Take note of challenging words like "falschparker," and practice them repeatedly to enhance your pronunciation skills. This is especially beneficial for those preparing for IELTS speaking exams.
  • Utilize Repetition: Replay specific sections of the video where key phrases are used. Repeating phrases like "I understand" and "it's not allowed" can help solidify your comfort with everyday expressions.

Incorporate these strategies into your practice to bolster your English fluency and communication skills, while enjoying a humorous take on civic responsibility.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

How to Practice Effectively on ShadowingEnglish

  1. Choose your video: Pick a YouTube video with clear, natural English speech. TED Talks, BBC News, movie scenes, podcasts, or IELTS sample answers all work great. Paste the URL into the search bar. Start with shorter videos (under 5 minutes) and content you find genuinely interesting — motivation matters.
  2. Listen first, understand the context: On your first pass, keep the speed at 1x and just listen. Don't try to repeat yet. Focus on understanding the meaning, picking up new vocabulary, and noticing how the speaker stresses words, links sounds, and uses pauses.
  3. Set up Shadowing mode:
    • Wait Mode: Choose +3s or +5s — after each sentence plays, the video pauses automatically so you have time to repeat it out loud. Choose Manual if you want full control and press Next yourself after each repetition.
    • Sub Sync: YouTube subtitles sometimes appear slightly ahead or behind the audio. Use ±100ms to align them perfectly so you can follow along accurately.
  4. Shadow out loud (the core practice): This is where the real work happens. As soon as a sentence plays — or during the pause — repeat it out loud, clearly and confidently. Don't just mouth the words: mirror the speaker's exact rhythm, stress, pitch, and connected speech. Aim to sound like a shadow of the speaker, not just a word-by-word recitation. Use the Repeat feature to drill the same sentence multiple times until it feels natural.
  5. Scale up the challenge: Once a passage feels comfortable, push your limits. Increase speed to <code>1.25x</code> or even <code>1.5x</code> to train high-speed language reflexes. Or set Wait Mode to <code>Off</code> for continuous shadowing — the most advanced and rewarding mode. Consistent daily practice of 15–30 minutes will produce noticeable results within weeks.

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