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Learn German B1 with News | German Listening Practice

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Learn German through 8-minute real news stories every day (Übe Deutsch mit aktuellen Nachrichten — B1-Niveau, reduziertes Tempo). Each interview-format episode covers two current stories in reduced pace B1 German with reduced pace with real-world vocabulary — designed for intermediate learners building genuine fluency. It's free to listen. For episode transcripts, translations, and quizzes as well as LinguaWire's full language-learning online programme, visit linguawire.com. Note: Our podcasts use AI support for translations and multi-language recording, with native speaker scripting and super...

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B1 German | California governor says justice department investigates his family | Today's News Listening Practice 16.06.2026 6:23

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Kaliforniens Gouverneur sagt, Justizministerium untersucht seine Familie— Australien startet Untersuchung zu Angriffsvorwürfen gegen Gaza-AktivistenLearn 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 t...

B1 German | Russian strikes kill nine and damage Ukraine cathedral | Today's News Listening Practice 15.06.2026 7:10

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Russische Angriffe töten neun und beschädigen Kathedrale in der Ukraine— Schweizer lehnen Bevölkerungsgrenze abLearn 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...

B1 German | AI company stops new tools over US security fears | Today's News Listening Practice 14.06.2026 7:07

Today’s stories in B1 German:— KI-Firma stoppt neue Tools wegen US-Sicherheitsbedenken— Vincent bekommt Unterstützung von Fremden nach schwieriger KindheitLearn 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 transcr...

B1 German | Where to Watch the World Cup Near Niagara Falls | Today's News Listening Practice 13.06.2026 7:55

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Wo man die WM in der Nähe der Niagarafälle sehen kann— Letzte Worte eines indischen Seemanns vor US-AngriffLearn 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 tra...

B1 German | Trump says peace deal with Iran is close | Today's News Listening Practice 12.06.2026 7:22

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Trump sagt, Friedensabkommen mit Iran ist nah— Palästinenser wütend, weil Israel Häuser in Ostjerusalem zerstörtLearn 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...

B1 German | Three Indian sailors go missing after tanker attack | Today's News Listening Practice 11.06.2026 7:16

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Drei indische Seeleute nach Tankerangriff vermisst— Japanische Proteste gegen Trump mit Anime-FigurenLearn 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...

B1 German | Ukraine attacks make Russias fuel crisis worse | Today's News Listening Practice 10.06.2026 6:44

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Ukraine-Angriffe verschärfen Russlands Treibstoffkrise— IStGH stoppt Chefankläger wegen FehlverhaltensvorwürfenLearn 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...

B1 German | Stock markets fall as tech worries grow | Today's News Listening Practice 09.06.2026 7:36

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Börsen fallen wegen Tech-Sorgen— Eriksen erholt sich zu Hause nach ZusammenbruchLearn 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 translations, vocabulary tools...

B1 German | Trump ends NBC interview after election fight | Today's News Listening Practice 08.06.2026 7:43

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Trump bricht NBC-Interview nach Streit über Wahl ab— Fans wütend über US-Reiseverbot zur WMLearn 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 translations, vocab...

B1 German | Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg in new strike | Today's News Listening Practice 07.06.2026 7:22

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Ukrainische Drohnen greifen St. Petersburg bei neuem Angriff an— Indische Musiklegende Ilaiyaraaja ändert nach 50 Jahren seine MusikLearn 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...

B1 German | Hezbollah refuses new peace deal with Israel and Lebanon | Today's News Listening Practice 06.06.2026 6:35

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Hisbollah lehnt neuen Friedensvertrag mit Israel und Libanon ab— US-Journalist gibt zu, für China zu arbeitenLearn 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 t...

B1 German | Chinas Xi Jinping plans rare North Korea visit | Today's News Listening Practice 05.06.2026 7:16

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Chinas Xi Jinping plant seltenen Nordkorea-Besuch— Trumps Ballsaal im Weißen Haus wird größer und teurerLearn 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...

B1 German | Trump and Netanyahu phone call makes Iran talks harder | Today's News Listening Practice 04.06.2026 7:02

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Trump und Netanjahu erschweren Iran-Gespräche mit Telefonat— Shell förderte weiter Öl trotz Umweltverschmutzung in NigeriaLearn 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 transcrip...

B1 German | Drone Hits Bus Killing Seven in Ukraine | Today's News Listening Practice 03.06.2026 7:08

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Drohne trifft Bus und tötet sieben in der Ukraine— USA und Iran greifen an, als Flughafen in Kuwait getroffen wirdLearn 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, Engl...

B1 German | Why Trump Wants the War to End but Iran Refuses | Today's News Listening Practice 02.06.2026 8:14

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Warum Trump den Krieg beenden will, Iran aber nicht— Dänemarks Regierungschef bildet nach langen Gesprächen neue RegierungLearn 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 transcrip...

B1 German | Hundreds Arrested After Football Riots in France | Today's News Listening Practice 01.06.2026 7:29

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Hunderte nach Fußballkrawallen in Frankreich festgenommen— Ebola breitet sich schnell aus und beunruhigt Ärzte im KongoLearn 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,...

B1 German | Ecuador accused of trying to change Colombias election | Today's News Listening Practice 31.05.2026 7:00

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Ecuador wird vorgeworfen, Kolumbiens Wahl beeinflussen zu wollen— Rettungsteams befreien vier Männer aus überfluteter Höhle in LaosLearn 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...

B1 German | Netanyahu orders stronger control over Gaza | Today's News Listening Practice 30.05.2026 7:28

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Netanjahu befiehlt stärkere Kontrolle über Gaza— Raketenexplosion wirft Fragen zu Nasa-Mondplänen aufLearn 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...

B1 German | Jill Biden feared husband had stroke during debate | Today's News Listening Practice 29.05.2026 7:01

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Jill Biden fürchtete Schlaganfall ihres Mannes während der Debatte— USA und Iran kommen einer Einigung näherLearn 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 tr...

B1 German | Oil prices rise after US attacks Iran | Today's News Listening Practice 28.05.2026 7:10

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Ölpreise steigen nach US-Angriffen auf Iran— Südkorea verhaftet Dissidenten, der aus China mit dem Boot flohLearn 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 tr...

B1 German | Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end | Today's News Listening Practice 27.05.2026 6:53

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Kann die EU einen Russland-Flüsterer finden, um zu vermitteln— Masernausbruch tötet Hunderte Kinder in BangladeschLearn 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, Engl...

B1 German | Israel promises stronger attacks on Hezbollah | Today's News Listening Practice 26.05.2026 7:26

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Israel kündigt stärkere Angriffe auf Hisbollah an— Kambodscha entlässt Oppositionsführer nach 27 Jahren HaftLearn 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 tr...

B1 German | Russian attack kills four and injures many in Ukraine | Today's News Listening Practice 25.05.2026 6:51

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Russischer Angriff tötet vier und verletzt viele in der Ukraine— Mädchen entkommt Zwangsheirat in Land ohne Schulbildung für MädchenLearn 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...

B1 German | Coal Mine Explosion Kills More Than 80 Workers | Today's News Listening Practice 24.05.2026 6:49

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Kohlenbergwerks-Explosion tötet über 80 Arbeiter— SpaceX testet riesige Starship-Rakete im neuen FlugLearn 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...

B1 German | Ex-PM Philippe Leads Race to Beat French Populists | Today's News Listening Practice 23.05.2026 7:10

Today’s stories in B1 German:— Ex-Premier Philippe führt Rennen gegen französische Populisten an— US-Regierung veröffentlicht seltsame UFO-Sichtungen am HimmelLearn 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...