German with Stories Podcast
by Daniela Fries
The podcast was active from 2023 to 2025 and is now complete. There will be no new episodes, but the archive will stay online.German with Stories continues with graded readers and short story collections for German learners. All books include stories, vocabulary help, language notes, exercises and free audio recordings.You can find the books as Kindle ebooks, paperbacks and PDF ebooks.Learn more at: https://germanwithstories.com
Episodes
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76. Goodbye
This is the last episode of the German with Stories Podcast, but German with Stories continues. Please check my website germanwithstories.com for information about old and new books and stories.
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78. Rebecca in Freiburg
Rebecca and her husband Nicholas continue their journey through Germany and visit the beautiful city of Freiburg, the gate to the Black Forest. https://germanwithstories.com https://patreon.com/germanwithstories https://germanwithstories.substack.com
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77. Rebecca in Trier
Rebecca arrives in Trier and starts discovering the Germany of her grandmother – a short A2/B1 German learning story with questions. https://germanwithstories.com https://patreon.com/germanwithstories https://germanwithstories.substack.com
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76. Intro to Season 3
Please listen to this introductory episode before you start with season 3. Links mentioned: GWS Website: https://germanwithstories.com GWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Substack Newsletter: https://germanwithstories.substack.com
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75. Weihnachts- und Konsumstress
In this episode, I talk about Christmas, gift-giving, and how a quiet tradition slowly turned into modern consumer culture. Website: https//:germanwithstories.com GWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Newsletter: https://germanwithstories.substack.com
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74. Jahreszeiten
In this episode, I talk about the four seasons in Germany and share a few personal memories about weather, travel, and typical activities throughout the year. https://germanwithstories.com https://germanwithstories.substack.com https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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73. Eindrücke aus Bolivien
I share my impressions from three weeks in Bolivia — from Copacabana and Sucre to the famous Salar de Uyuni. Life at 4,000 meters, friendly people, and unique adventures. Transkript | GWS Club | Substack Newsletter Buch "Die Hexe von Bamberg": PDF eBook | Amazon Reading Challenge-Gruppen…
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72. Hexen (Witches)
Why are witches so fascinating and why did people in earlier centuries accuse certain women of being a witch? Listen to this episode and find out. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/72-hexen Substack Newsletter German with Stories Club
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71. Sprache, Heimat, Identität - Wieviel Integration ist notwendig?
In this episode, I talk about integration vs. preserving traditions when moving abroad. Some families lose their grandparents’ language within two generations, while others keep their culture alive for centuries. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/71-sprache-heimat-identitaet GWS Club:...
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70. Lese-Challenge Karina hat eine Mission
Mehr Infos zu meinen Lese-Challenges: https://germanwithstories.com/reading-challenges/ Substack-Artikel: https://germanwithstories.substack.com/p/karina-hat-eine-mission-die-story Transkript Podcast: https://germanwithstories.com/70-lese-challenge-karina-hat-eine-mission/
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69. Macht KI uns dumm?
I use AI every day – and yet, I’m becoming more and more skeptical. In this podcast episode, I talk about generic content, critical thinking, and the question: what still truly comes from us? GWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Transkript:...
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68. Das Deutschland-Ticket
In this episode, I’m talking about the Deutschland-Ticket, how to get it and how to use it, including my own experiences. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com Worksheet and Speaking Practice: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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67. Introvertierte versus extrovertierte Sprachlerner
What are the differences between introverted and extroverted language learners? What are their strengths and weaknesses? Website: https://germanwithstories.com GWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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66. Ein neuer Kanzler und ein neuer Papst
In this podcast episode, I talk about a current topic: as of this week, Germany has a new chancellor (Friedrich Merz) and the Catholic Church has a new pope (Leo XIV). Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/66-ein-neuer-kanzler-und-ein-neuer-papst/ German with Stories Club:...
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65. Wie du mit Stories dein Deutsch verbesserst
In this episode, we will have a look at a paragraph from a story and learn how it can help you to improve your German. Transcript: https://germanwithstories.com GWS Club & Shop: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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64. Wer war Widukind?
This episode is about a ruler of the Saxons who lived in 8th century and is still well-known in the region of Ostwestfalen where I was born. You can find a transcript at https://germanwithstories.com/64-wer-war-widukind/
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63. Short Stories for Beginners - Oma geht online
In this episode, you can listen to one of the stories from my new book "Ein Alpaka in der Lüneburger Heide". It's about a lady who decides to get internet access at the age of 76 and then starts to learn English online and how to buy stuff on Amazon. Transkript:...
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62. Das Ende von Skype
Did or do you use Skype? And did you hear that it will close down in May? Skype was part of my private and professional life for a long time and so I decided to record a podcast episode about Skype. You can find the transcript and audio of this podcast also on my website:...
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61. Ein Stück Deutschland in Argentinien
In diesem Podcast nehme ich dich mit in die "deutschen" Orte La Cumbrecita und Villa General Belgrano in Argentinien. Auf meiner Website findest du ein Transkript mit einigen Fotos: https://germanwithstories.com/61-ein-stueck-deutschland-in-argentinien/ I also mention my new collection of short...
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60. Frohes Neues Jahr
This episode is about the future of German with Stories and especially the membership program. If you find it difficult to understand what I'm saying, please check the transcript here: https://germanwithstories.com/60-frohes-neues-jahr/ If necessary, you can easily copy the text and have it...
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59. Die Weihnachtseinladung
Short Story: Die russische Studentin Irina kann über Weihnachten nicht nach Hause fahren und ihre deutsche Freundin Julia lädt zu Heiligabend ein. GWS Website GWS Club (Patreon) Buy me a coffee
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58. Winter in der Natur
Wie verbringen die Tiere in den deutschsprachigen Ländern den Winter? Wer macht Winterschlaf? Wie finden Tiere Futter, die keinen Winterschlaf machen? German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories German with Stories Website: https://germanwithstories.com Support the podcast and...
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57. Winter in früheren Zeiten
Wie haben die Menschen im 18. Jahrhundert die Winter erlebt? Wie war ein Leben ohne Elektrizität? GWS Club + Shop: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories GWS Website: https://germanwithstories.com Telegram Channel: https://t.me/germanwithstories Buy me a coffee:...
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56. Die Meerjungfrau von Fehmarn (Short Story)
Listen to a short story about the mermaid Lira who visits the Baltic Sea island Fehmarn. Make most of this podcast episode by becoming a member of the German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Find more materials to improve your German on my website and in my Patreon shop:...
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55. Die Ostseeinseln zu Zeiten der DDR
Zwischen 1949 und 1990 gehörte Deutschlands größte Insel Rügen zur DDR. Jeder wollte dort Urlaub machen, aber das war gar nicht so einfach. Eine PDF mit Vokabeln und Worksheet bekommst du im German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Natürlich kannst du es auch als Paperback...
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54. Was ist eine Hallig und wie lebt man dort?
A Hallig is a tiny island in the North Sea. These kind of islands are regularly flooded and life there is very special. If you would like to work actively with the podcast episode, join the GWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories PDF eBook “Die Heimat verlassen”:...
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53. Ruf der Ferne (Short Story)
Short Story (Intermediate): Leonardo emigriert Anfang der 1920er von Sizilien nach Argentinien. PDF + Worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Website: https://germanwithstories.com Telegram Channel: https://t.me/germanwithstories
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52. Die neue Schülerin (Short Story)
A2/B1: A short story about a girl from Angola who ends up in a small German town in the 1970s. German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Website: https://germanwithstories.com Want to support the podcast? https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories Telegram Channel:...
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51. Alexander von Humboldt
Wer war Alexander von Humboldt und warum hat er fünf Jahre den amerikanischen Kontinent bereist? Transkript & Worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Website: https://germanwithstories.com
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Willkommen zu Season 2
This is the intro episode for season 2. The German with Stories podcast is part of the membership program German with Stories club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Meine Website: https://germanwithstories.com
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50. Eine Familie aus Hamburg - End of Season 1
Beginners A1/A2: This is the last episode of season 1. The ebook is available at the GWS Patreon shop and includes access to audios without podcast intros and outros. PDF ebook "Eine Familie aus Hamburg" (25% off with HAMBURG) Amazon Paperback "Eine Familie aus Hamburg" GWS Club:...
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49. Motivation, Ziele, Planung beim Sprachenlernen
Intermediate B1/B2: In dieser Folge spreche ich darüber, warum du genau wissen solltest, warum du Deutsch lernst, warum du Leistungsziele brauchst und warum Planung wichtig ist. German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Ebook Package Luca Lampariello: 10 Rules for Smart...
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48. Katharinas Tagebuch II
Beginners A1/A2: Margarethe and Paula read another entry from Katharina’s diary. This time, it was written in 1932. PDF with transcript, vocabulary German-English and worksheet available at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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47. Deutschland 1929 - 1933
Intermediate B1/B2: In this episode, I talk about the last years of the Weimar Republic and the events that led to the rise of the Hitler and the Nazis. PDF with transcript, vocabulary and worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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46. Katharinas Tagebuch I
Beginners A1/A2: Margarethe and Paula discover a diary that Margarethe’s mother Katharina started to write in 1918 and read the first entry. Transcript with vocabulary German - English + worksheet at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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45. Deutschland 1918 - 1923
Intermediate B1/B2: Why did the First World War end in November 1918? How did life in Germany continue? What political changes took place? These are the questions addressed in today's podcast episode. Warum endete der Erste Weltkrieg im November 1918? Wie ging das Leben in Deutschland weiter?...
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44. Ausflug an die Nordsee
Beginners A1/A2: Jana and her family visit Neuwerk, a tiny island in the North Sea. Transcript with vocabulary and worksheet available at patreon.com/germanwithstories
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43. Urlaubstypen
What does your perfect vacation look like? In this episode, 6 fictional people tell you how and where they like to spend their time off. Get your transcript with vocabulary and worksheet at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories.
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42. Rückflug nach Deutschland
Beginners A1/A2: Paula and her family fly back to Germany. In this episode, you will learn vocabulary related to airports and flights. Get your transcript with vocabulary and exercises at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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41. Urlaubserinnerungen
In this episode I’m talking about vacations in Germany, the Czech Republic, Cuba, California and Uruguay. Become a member of the German with Stories Club and get access to a transcript with vocabulary and exercises. https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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40. Urlaub in Bulgarien
Beginners A1/A2: Paula, her husband and her daughter are on holiday in the Bulgarian city of Burgas. Transcript with vocabulary, worksheet & audio: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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39. Wie funktioniert der German with Stories Club?
In this episode, I’m talking about the GWS Club, how it works and what you can expect as a member. A transcript with vocabulary and exercises is available at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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38. Luise arbeitet im Garten
Beginners A1/A2: Luise talks about her garden and the vegetables and fruits she plants and harvests. Transcript with vocabulary + worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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37. Gibt es zu viele Ausländer in Deutschland?
Intermediate B1/B2: How many foreigners are there in Germany? What has changed in the last 50 years? What are the problems? Transcript & Worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories/e/264655
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36. Zurück in Hamburg
Beginners A1/A2: Luise and her family are back in Hamburg and Paula tells her grandma Margarethe about the wedding in England. Join the Patreon June Challenge: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
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35. Ausbildung, Fortbildung, Weiterbildung
Intermediate B1/B2: In dieser Folge erkläre ich dir die Unterschiede zwischen Ausbildung, Fortbildung und Weiterbildung mit Hilfe von Beispielen aus dem Berufsleben. Worksheet + Transkript mit Vokabular: https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories/e/259200
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34. Ein geheimnisvoller Franzose
Beginners A1/A2: We’re still at Michael’s and William’s wedding in England and finally meet Luise’s second daughter Marlene and her new boyfriend Pierre, a mysterious Frenchman. https://germanwithstories.com https://patreon.com/GermanwithStories
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33 . Von Supermärkten, Onlinekursen und vom Drauflosschreiben
Intermediate B1/B2: What do supermarkets in Argentina, language learning and writing a novel without planning ahead have in common? Listen and find out! Get your transcript and worksheet here: https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories/e/254334
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32. Michaels Hochzeit
Beginners A1/A2. Luise and her family are in England because Luise's son Michael and his British partner William are getting married there. If you would like to join my 4-Week Program "German with Short Stories A2" (Start: May 13, 2024), please go here for more information:...
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31. Probleme und Pläne - Persönliche Reflexionen
Intermediate B1/B2: In diesem Podcast erzähle ich dir, warum ich in den letzten Wochen und Monaten nicht immer so glücklich war und welche Änderungen es bei German with Stories geben wird. Zu diesem Podcast gibt es ein spezielles Transkript mit Fokus auf Futur II (Futur Perfekt). Du findest es...
About this show
The podcast was active from 2023 to 2025 and is now complete. There will be no new episodes, but the archive will stay online.German with Stories continues with graded readers and short story collections for German learners. All books include stories, vocabulary help, language notes, exercises and free audio recordings.You can find the books as Kindle ebooks, paperbacks and PDF ebooks.Learn more at: https://germanwithstories.com
Hosted by
Daniela Fries