A language instruction series that introduces the vocabulary and grammar of German through the story of a professor, Bob Di Donato, and his assistant, Marion, who are creating a German studies course. They weave together minidramas set in Germany, interviews with native speakers, and documentary footage on history and culture, all designed to help increase fluency in and comprehension of the language. The narrative segments, presented in German, cover topics such as school, employment, travel, and personal relationships.