Episodes

  • 39 - Restart and Conversation

    39 - Restart and Conversation
    Nov 21 2024
    In Episode 38 of the Better German podcast, host Susi Blümel returns from a break to introduce the Better German Community—a new space created for German learners. The community offers a range of resources, including live Zoom classes on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and fluency, along with a MatchUp feature to connect learners for practice. In this episode, Susi dives into the importance of conversation practice in learning German, sharing practical tips on how beginners can start with a study partner. She also emphasizes the value of keeping early conversations correction-free to build confidence and make learning enjoyable. Additionally, Susi invites listeners to join one of her free Zoom conversation classes to put these skills into action. The next episode will focus on German pronunciation—stay tuned!
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    20 mins
  • Episode 38, German Word List Family Members

    Episode 38, German Word List Family Members
    Jun 16 2024
    In episode 38 of the Better German podcast, host Susi Blumel introduces an upcoming German beginner course and discusses a new frequency for podcast episodes. The main focus of the episode is a word list covering family members in German, with translations and helpful illustrations. Learn German repeating those words! Here you can get the list of words used with translation and an illustration.
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    15 mins
  • Episode 37 - Introducation to German Cases

    Episode 37 - Introducation to German Cases
    May 30 2024
    Episode 37 is the third and final part of a mini-series introducing German cases. It briefly recaps the first two episodes, which covered the definition and importance of cases, names of cases, and how verbs determine cases. The focus of this episode is on how German prepositions determine cases, with examples provided for clarity. It also explains special prepositions that require different cases depending on context. Get the free PDF German Case Essentials here.
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    15 mins
  • Episode 36 - Introduction to German Cases Part 2

    Episode 36 - Introduction to German Cases Part 2
    May 15 2024
    In this episode you will learn the names and basic usages of each of the four cases of the German language.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 35 - Introduction to German Cases Part 1

    Episode 35 - Introduction to German Cases Part 1
    May 9 2024
    In episode 35 of the Better German podcast I am going to give you an introduction to German cases. And we are discussing here the very basics - what are cases at all? Why do we have them? Other languages get along just fine without them, so what are they really.
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    10 mins
  • Words for Travelling in Germany or Austria

    Words for Travelling in Germany or Austria
    May 2 2024
    This episode of the Better German Podcast provides a comprehensive guide for travelers to German speaking countries, focusing on essential German words, tips for accommodations, supermarkets, pharmacies, public transport, entertainment options, and restaurants. The host, Susi, also introduces a future course on German for traveling. Download the free PDF with the words here.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 33 - Introduction to Informal and Formal Communication in German

    Episode 33 - Introduction to Informal and Formal Communication in German
    Apr 25 2024
    In this episode of Better German, Susie Blumel goes into the topic of formal and informal communication in the German language. She explains how the usage of different forms depends on the level of familiarity with the person you are addressing, and how this can vary in social or professional settings, providing practical examples for better comprehension.
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    9 mins
  • Episode 32 Uncommon German Vocabulary: gerne, gell etc.

    Episode 32 Uncommon German Vocabulary: gerne, gell etc.
    Apr 18 2024
    Susi introduces and explains the meanings of typical German words like 'eh', 'jö', 'gell', 'na ja', and 'gerne'. It also touches on the Better German Academy, a project aiming to provide comprehensive learning materials for German language learners.
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    17 mins