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Learn German A1 with News | Slow Easy German for Beginners

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Learn German through 8-minute real news stories every day (Lerne Deutsch mit den Nachrichten von heute — kurze Episoden für Anfänger). Each interview-format episode covers two current stories in slow A1 German with slow speech, short sentences, and simple vocabulary — designed for true beginners. It's free to listen. For episode transcripts, translations, and quizzes as well as LinguaWire's full language-learning online programme, visit linguawire.com. If you find this level too challenging, search "LinguaWire Day One German" for a 4-week, 5mins per-day course to go from zero to understanding...

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A1 German | Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995 | Today's Easy News 16.06.2026 6:49

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Japan erhöht Zinssatz auf höchsten Stand seit 1995— Japan erhöht Zinsen, um steigende Preise zu bekämpfenLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translation...

A1 German | UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal | Today's Easy News 15.06.2026 7:03

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Großbritannien und Japan einigen sich auf 18-Milliarden-Pfund-Investition— Trump unterstützt Iran-Abkommen, warnt aber vor RisikenLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcr...

A1 German | Why this World Cup is the most expensive ever | Today's Easy News 14.06.2026 7:23

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Warum diese WM die teuerste aller Zeiten ist— Schweiz plant Abstimmung über BevölkerungsgrenzeLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabula...

A1 German | Palestinians Anger Grows as Homes Are Destroyed | Today's Easy News 13.06.2026 5:52

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Wut der Palästinenser wächst, während Häuser zerstört werden— Elon Musk wird erster Billionär nach SpaceX-ErfolgLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English tran...

A1 German | Why This World Cup Costs More Than Ever | Today's Easy News 12.06.2026 6:28

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Warum diese WM teurer ist als je zuvor— Papst Leo besucht Inseln, um gefährdeten Migranten zu helfenLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vo...

A1 German | Trump says he likes inflation as US prices rise fast | Today's Easy News 11.06.2026 6:46

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Trump sagt, er mag Inflation, während US-Preise schnell steigen— Wissenschaftler entdecken fünf Millionen Jahre alten Wal-FriedhofLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcr...

A1 German | Worlds biggest chipmaker may raise prices | Today's Easy News 10.06.2026 5:53

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Größter Chiphersteller der Welt könnte Preise erhöhen— KI-Tool zu mächtig für die Öffentlichkeit wird veröffentlichtLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English...

A1 German | Armenia chooses a pro-West government despite Russias pressure | Today's Easy News 09.06.2026 7:05

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Armenien wählt trotz Russlands Druck eine pro-westliche Regierung— SpaceX-Aktie steigt bei Elon Musks größtem Risiko bisherLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, E...

A1 German | Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Things for Peace Talks | Today's Easy News 08.06.2026 6:02

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Zelenskys Verbündete fordern fünf Dinge für Friedensgespräche— Touristen meiden den Nahen Osten und besuchen mehr SpanienLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Eng...

A1 German | Armenia votes under pressure from Russia | Today's Easy News 07.06.2026 6:29

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Armenien wählt unter Druck Russlands— Andreeva gewinnt French Open und beendet Chwalinskas LaufLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabul...

A1 German | US Hospitality Jobs Grow Fast Before World Cup | Today's Easy News 06.06.2026 6:35

Today’s stories in A1 German:— US-Gastgewerbe wächst schnell vor der Weltmeisterschaft— Xi Jinping besucht Nordkorea und trifft Kim Jong UnLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translat...

A1 German | Zelensky asks Putin to meet and talk | Today's Easy News 05.06.2026 6:20

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Selenskyj bittet Putin um ein Treffen— Mangrovenwälder wachsen nach Schäden nachLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and...

A1 German | Germany blames Russia for losing UN Security Council vote | Today's Easy News 04.06.2026 7:12

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Deutschland macht Russland für Niederlage im UN-Sicherheitsrat verantwortlich— USA verhängen neue Zölle wegen Zwangsarbeit-BedenkenLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transc...

A1 German | Canada asks to keep North American trade deal for 16 | Today's Easy News 03.06.2026 6:17

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Kanada will nordamerikanisches Handelsabkommen für 16 Jahre behalten— Microsoft entwickelt Quantenchip, der 1000-mal zuverlässiger istLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full tra...

A1 German | France and UK seize sanctioned Russian oil tanker | Today's Easy News 02.06.2026 7:05

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Frankreich und Großbritannien beschlagnahmen sanktionierten russischen Öltanker— KI-Firma Anthropic plant Aktienverkauf in den USALearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcr...

A1 German | South Africa faces visa problems before World Cup | Today's Easy News 01.06.2026 5:43

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Südafrika hat vor der WM Visa-Probleme— Japan verteidigt Militär und warnt vor ChinaLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools,...

A1 German | Drone attacks make Romanian city residents scared | Today's Easy News 31.05.2026 6:22

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Drohnenangriffe verängstigen Bewohner einer rumänischen Stadt— USA, Großbritannien und Australien bauen gemeinsam UnterwasserdrohnenLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full trans...

A1 German | Russia drone attack scares Romanian families | Today's Easy News 30.05.2026 5:42

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Russischer Drohnenangriff erschreckt rumänische Familien— China verurteilt ehemaligen Kung-Fu-Tempelchef wegen DiebstahlsLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Eng...

A1 German | EU fines Temu 200 million euros for illegal sales | Today's Easy News 29.05.2026 5:50

Today’s stories in A1 German:— EU verhängt 200 Millionen Euro Strafe gegen Temu wegen illegalem Verkauf— Portugal bricht Mai-Hitzerekord, während Europa unter Hitzewelle leidetLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episod...

A1 German | Jill Biden feared husband had stroke during debate | Today's Easy News 28.05.2026 6:26

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Jill Biden fürchtete Schlaganfall ihres Mannes während der Debatte— Australien verklagt 3M wegen schädlicher LöschchemikalienLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts,...

A1 German | Why Temperature Records Keep Getting Broken | Today's Easy News 27.05.2026 6:29

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Warum Temperaturrekorde immer wieder gebrochen werden— Ken Paxton gewinnt groß bei der Senatswahl in TexasLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translatio...

A1 German | Iran says no deal with US soon | Today's Easy News 26.05.2026 6:10

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Iran sagt bald kein Abkommen mit den USA— Hongkonger Astronaut fliegt mit China ins AllLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tool...

A1 German | F1 legend Prost suffers injury in home raid | Today's Easy News 25.05.2026 6:16

Today’s stories in A1 German:— F1-Legende Prost bei Hausdurchsuchung verletzt— Trump warnt US-Verhandler vor Eile beim Iran-AbkommenLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, v...

A1 German | Rubio and Modi discuss energy during India visit | Today's Easy News 24.05.2026 7:04

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Rubio und Modi sprechen über Energie bei Indien-Besuch— Trump sagt, Iran-Abkommen beinhaltet Wiedereröffnung wichtiger WasserstraßeLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transc...

A1 German | Rubio reassures Nato allies about US troops | Today's Easy News 23.05.2026 6:08

Today’s stories in A1 German:— Rubio beruhigt Nato-Verbündete wegen US-Truppen— Rubio besucht Indien und bietet Energiehilfe anLearn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabu...