ARTE, a European broadcasting platform in six languages
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Description: ARTE is a publicly-owned joint French-German TV station that provides free access to hundreds of documentaries, series, films and more. It features content in French, German, English, Spanish, Polish and Italian. Some of the materials are accessible worldwide, while others have geographical limitations due to copyright. ARTE is free and does not require having an account for use, although logging in provides access to more functionalities.
Evaluation: ARTE is a well-designed and accessible streaming service with quality content on interesting topics. It provides free access to hundreds of documentaries, films, and series in six European languages, although with geographical limitations due to copyright. Watching content on ARTE in the target language with or without subtitles is a fantastic way to access quality content while supporting a European-wide project with positive values such as gender equality and environmental protection.
Cost: Free
Skills:
Listening,
Content:
Website/other users supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: Six languages: French, German, English, Spanish, Polish, and Italian. Not all content is available in all languages. The most materials are in French and German.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Very high. ARTE complies with GDPR and has introduced measures to provide information and protect personal data and privacy. The extent of data collection is reasonable and there is a strong emphasis on consent. ARTE’s privacy policy elaborates in-depth on users’ control over personal data while being easy to understand. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, with an ARTE account, where content can be saved to watch later.