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Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A crypto-backed mini-state on the Danube says money can mean more political power. Also: Twelve singles join a 30-hour dating retreat at a Buddhist temple in South Korea. Today’s German focus: kaufen = to buy. Vocabulary: das Ufer (the riverbank), der Siedler (settler), die Führung (leadership).Learn more from today’s episod...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing, as firefighters worked to contain the blaze near Los Gallardos and officials said it may have been. Also: Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad as Iran held a six-day mourning period and buried its late supreme leader at the Imam Reza shrine amid rising te...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump says the US may let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles at home, raising questions about speed, cost, and limited stockpiles. Also: Erdogan gives Keir Starmer a personalized gun at the NATO summit, and the gift stays in Turkey because it cannot legally enter the UK.Today’s German focus: produzieren = to produc...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Nato allies are set to spend more than £37 billion on a new long-range missile project, with leaders due to discuss it in Ankara. Also: Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour week as unions warn that AI and automation could threaten jobs at the ports. Today’s German focus: die Arbeitsplätze schaffen = to create jobs...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Zelensky urges Ukraine's NATO partners in Turkey to provide air defence systems and interceptor missiles after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court ruling could decide whether Marine Le Pen may run in France's 2027 presidential election. Today’s German focus: zur Wahl antreten = to run or stand as a can...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a huge celebration in Praia after their historic World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi brings extreme winds, heavy rain, and danger to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Today’s German focus: sich vorbereiten = to prepare. Vocabulary: Schäden (damage), Böen (gusts), Schutzräume (shelter...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France reports 2,025 additional deaths during June's heatwave as forecasters warn of more extreme heat in Europe. Also: Alexandra Eala beats defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open Era. Today’s German focus: sich etwas zu Herzen...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Poland warns that the coming months could be critical as it prepares for possible Russian threats and reported provocations. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to get a doctor's note on the first day of illness. Today’s German focus: sich etwas leisten können = to be able to afford something; to have enough money...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A man is rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble following Venezuela's earthquakes. Also: The Vatican excommunicates bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X and clarifies which followers may be affected. Today’s German focus: gelten = to officially have a certain meaning or be considered as something. Vocabulary:...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts. Also: At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv. Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language r...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump. Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: trennbar (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap),...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran. Also: Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono. Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: „Einhalten (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), h...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border. Also: Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode wi...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia. Also: DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (th...

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children. Also: Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today...

Trump wants $87 billion for the Iran war. Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs. Also: Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), st...

Ships Return After US-Iran Deal. Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal. Also: Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening...

Today’s stories in B1 German: Myanmar-Armee tötet über 700 Zivilisten in sechs Monaten; Japan erhöht Visagebühren nach 40 Jahren um das Fünffache. Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, En...

Today’s stories in B1 German: Afrikanische und karibische Länder fordern Entschuldigung für Sklaverei; Indische Schüler wiederholen Prüfung nach Prüfungsleck. Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full tra...

Today’s stories in B1 German: USA stoppt Geld für HIV-Hilfe in Südafrika; Frauen bitten japanische Fans, auch zu Hause aufzuräumen. Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translati...

Today’s stories in B1 German: Israel und Hisbollah einigen sich vorerst auf Waffenruhe; Junge bringt kranken Hahn ins Krankenhaus und gewinnt. Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Englis...

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Japan stärkt Verteidigung gegen zukünftigen Krieg— Norwegischer Auftragskiller-Prozess endet ohne UrteilLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English transl...

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Israel greift Libanon trotz US-Warnungen erneut an— FBI vereitelt Anschlagsplan auf Veranstaltung im Weißen HausLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Englis...

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Iran nennt Abkommen mit den USA einen Sieg, aber Iraner— Russischer Künstler, der gegen Putin sprach, wird in Polen getötetLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcri...