B1 German News | Poland Faces Critical Months Over Russia Threat

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, time, or energy for something. Vocabulary: die Bescheinigung (certificate or official confirmation), die Fehlzeiten (absences), der Aufwand (effort, time, or work required).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.