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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife will give $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center, helping create the state's first hospital focused on women's health and strengthening heart care. Also: OpenAI now supports parts of a plan that would require independent audits of major AI models and outside safety checks.Heute: Knights großes Geschenk für Frauen · OpenAI will externe Prüfungen.Today’s German focus: helfen = to help. Vocabulary: das Geschenk (gift), anziehen (to attract), helfen (to help).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A cement company in Pakistan covers dry land with cheap solar panels from China and now makes a large share of its own power. Also: Christine Lagarde says Europe needs its own AI models and datacentres so it does not depend on the US or China.Heute: Solar auf dem Dach wird billig · Europa braucht eigene KI.Today’s German focus: sagt: Europa braucht eigene KI., says: Europe needs its own AI = says: Europe needs its own AI. Vocabulary: das Dach (roof), der Hof (yard), billig (cheap).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Trump says the US will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whisky, after saying it at a golf event in Ireland. Also: Celine Dion performs her first full concert in six years in Paris after a rare illness kept her away from the stage.Heute: Zoll auf Whisky soll weg · Celine Dion singt wieder in Paris.Today’s German focus: denken, to think = to think. Vocabulary: der Zoll (tariff), der Verkauf (sales), die Freude (joy).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A man in Washington gets huge attention walking a $4,000 robot dog from China, while real dogs and children react in different ways. Also: France's heat and drought have pushed Champagne grapes to higher sugar, letting some bubbly briefly reach up to 15% alcohol.Heute: Mann geht mit Roboterhund · Champagner darf stärker werden.Today’s German focus: Sie müssen mit dem Wetter arbeiten, you must work with the weather = you must work with the weather. Vocabulary: der Abstand (distance), knurren (to growl), umfallen (to fall over).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Britain's economy grew by 0.4% in July, helped by services and AI-related work. Also: The Houthis advanced on Yemen's Red Sea coast, tightening control over shipping.Heute: Britische Wirtschaft wächst im Juli · Houthi rücken an Küste vor.Today’s German focus: die Statistikstelle sagt aber etwas anderes, the statistics office says = the statistics office says something different. Vocabulary: das Wachstum (growth), die Statistikstelle (statistics office), der Spielraum (room to act).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Anthropic says criminals, scientists, and other groups tried to misuse its AI for missiles, bombs, deadly pathogens, and spying. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain after years of resisting online shopping, using a new warehouse in Sheffield.Heute: Anthropic warnt vor KI-Missbrauch · Primark plant Lieferung nach Hause.Today’s German focus: sie habe eine Verantwortung = she has a responsibility. Vocabulary: der Bericht (report), die Regel (rule), das Konto (account).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A French space company raises a huge funding round as Europe asks whether it can keep up in space. Also: A large study finds very hot tea and coffee can sharply raise the risk of one kind of throat cancer.Heute: Raumfahrt-Firma bekommt viel Geld · Sehr heiße Getränke erhöhen Risiko.Today’s German focus: können das Risiko verdreifachen = can triple the risk. Vocabulary: das Getränk (drink), senken (to lower), warm (warm).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Top chipmakers are adopting ASML's $400 million machines and a key chipmaking change that could lift output by 40%. Also: A new study says EV batteries often keep about 90% of their capacity after 150,000 kilometers.Heute: ASML-Maschinen und mehr Chips · E-Auto-Batterien halten länger.Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: das Muster (pattern), der Wert (value), das Alter (age).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia shuts airports, cancels 1,558 flights, and strands 170,000 passengers. Also: Australia plans a law that could let people switch off social media algorithms.Heute: Vulkan stoppt viele Flüge · Australien plant neue Regeln.Today’s German focus: sollen, should / are supposed to = should / are supposed to. Vocabulary: der Flug (flight), die Asche (ash), der Vulkan (volcano).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A German company launches Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket from Norway, and reaches orbit in just seven minutes. Also: The United Nations backs a new world map that shows Africa's real size more accurately than the old Mercator map.Heute: Deutsche Firma startet Rakete · UNO unterstützt neue Weltkarte.Today’s German focus: in die Umlaufbahn kommen, to enter orbit = to enter orbit. Vocabulary: Umlaufbahn (orbit), starten (to launch), bauen (to build).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A boat school in Bangladesh helps children reach class during floods and muddy roads. Also: Flock surveillance cameras face rare bipartisan pushback over tracking, misuse, and privacy concerns.Heute: Schule auf dem Wasser · Ärger um Kameras.Today’s German focus: müssen, must / have to = must / have to. Vocabulary: Kennzeichen (license plate), Kauf (purchase), Widerstand (resistance).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A spacecraft reaches the final stretch of an eight-year trip to Mercury, after many flybys and course changes. Also: Volkswagen approves another huge job cut plan as sales fall and competition stays fierce.Heute: BepiColombo ist fast bei Merkur · Volkswagen streicht viele Jobs.Today’s German focus: ist = is. Vocabulary: die Sonde (space probe), die Bahn (orbit), der Antrieb (propulsion).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Australia's fast-growing data centres bring noise, power use, and big questions about water, energy, and whether the benefits are worth it. Also: The Japanese yen jumps more than 2% as markets bet the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon.Heute: Rechenzentren wachsen schnell · Yen steigt stark.Today’s German focus: müssen to have to / must = to have to / must. Vocabulary: das Rechenzentrum (data centre), das Brummen (a humming sound), sich fragen (to wonder / to ask oneself).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A Chinese EV maker wants to sell cars in Canada, with lower tariffs and strong competition from Tesla, GM, and Ford. Also: MapQuest becomes the top free app after refusing to rename Lake Ontario and launching a name tool.Heute: Zeekr will nach Kanada · MapQuest bleibt beim Namen.Today’s German focus: können = can. Vocabulary: die Abgabe (duty), billig (cheap), der Name (name).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The FTC says Amazon secretly changed ad auction prices and may have overcharged advertisers for years. Also: A farming family uses vending machines to sell fresh milk and local food in rural villages.Heute: Amazon hat Ärger mit Anzeigenpreisen · Milchautomaten bringen frisches Essen.Today’s German focus: müssen ... haben (need to have) = need to have. Vocabulary: der Automat (vending machine), der Preis (price), verkaufen (to sell).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Researchers say El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, based on coral records from the Galápagos. Also: Doctors unveil a new ECG-based tool that can spot signs of heart disease in less than two seconds.Heute: El Niño ist jetzt sehr stark · Neues KI-Werkzeug für Herzkrankheiten.Today’s German focus: können = can. Vocabulary: die Koralle (coral), die Trockenheit (drought), das Klima (climate).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Three countries meet in Istanbul for their first talks since a new defence deal, with security, military cooperation, and a new committee on the agenda. Also: Australia's regulator warns that cash insurance payouts after storm damage can leave homeowners paying extra for repairs themselves.Heute: Treffen in Istanbul · Australien warnt vor Cash-Zahlungen.Today’s German focus: müssen = must; have to. Vocabulary: die Aufsicht (regulator; supervision), der Kostenvoranschlag (estimate; quote), die Reparaturen (repairs).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A missing Australian woman is found alive after heavy floods in Nepal, bringing relief but leaving other families still worried. Also: UK experts warn that slow network upgrades and more AI traffic could leave the country falling behind in the tech race.Heute: Frau in Nepal lebend gefunden · Britanniens Netz wird zu langsam.Today’s German focus: muss eine Antwort geben, must give an answer = must give an answer. Vocabulary: das Netz (internet or mobile network), die Kapazität (capacity), zurückfallen (to fall behind).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Cambodia says it has stopped big scam compounds, but Amnesty and experts doubt the claim and want proof. Also: Berlin says hackers stole data and demand a ransom, but the city says it will not pay.Heute: Kambodscha sagt: keine großen Betrugsorte · Berlin zahlt kein Lösegeld.Today’s German focus: müssen, must / have to = must / have to. Vocabulary: der Ort (place), das Land (country), die Erklärung (statement).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The FDA approves a once-daily HIV pill from Gilead for some adults whose virus is already under control, and who may want simpler treatment. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes for 2027, including flights to European cities and a fourth daily JFK-London service.Heute: Neue HIV-Pille von Gilead · American hat sieben neue Flüge.Today’s German focus: kann fliegen = can fly. Vocabulary: der Flugplan (flight schedule), die Reichweite (range), das Ziel (destination).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to reopen EU talks, with fish and fishing rights at the center of a very close debate. Also: Nvidia reports another huge rise in revenue as demand for AI chips keeps growing.Heute: Island stimmt über EU-Gespräche ab · Nvidia meldet starke Zahlen.Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: die Fischerei (fishing), die Gewässer (waters), schützen (to protect).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Millions of households may pay more for energy this winter as the price cap rises and fixed tariffs stay protected. Also: Brazil's data regulator fines TikTok's owner nearly $30m and orders illegally collected child data to be erased.Heute: Winterpreise steigen für viele Haushalte · Brasilien bestraft TikTok für Kinderdaten.Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv, to be supposed to / expected to = to be supposed to / expected to. Vocabulary: das Kind (child), die Behörde (authority), löschen (to delete).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Shein plans a Hong Kong stock market debut and a near $27bn valuation, after failed tries in the US and London. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, with young workers in exposed occupations seeing weaker employment.Heute: Shein startet in Hongkong · KI trifft junge Jobs.Today’s German focus: ist = is. Vocabulary: die Börse (stock exchange), der Börsengang (initial public offering), die Lieferkette (supply chain).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Dating apps are losing users as people miss real-life connection. Also: France links a sharp rise in drownings to dangerous heatwaves and unsafe swimming spots.Heute: Dating-Apps verlieren Nutzer · Frankreich meldet mehr Ertrinkungsfälle.Today’s German focus: sicherer machen, to make safer = to make safer. Vocabulary: Hitzewelle (heatwave), Ort (place), sicher (safe).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A Chinese robotics company surges in Shanghai after a huge stock market debut. Also: A father leaves his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji, and police are called.Heute: Roboterfirma startet stark an der Börse · Vater lässt Sohn auf Fuji zurück.Today’s German focus: zurücklassen = to leave behind = to leave behind. Vocabulary: Station (station), müde (tired), unruhig (restless).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A Guyanese diplomat moves ahead in the UN secretary-general race after a new straw poll. Also: Walmart will soon let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods.Heute: Guyanas Kandidatin liegt vorn · Walmart erlaubt neues Bezahlen.Today’s German focus: mit einem QR-Code = with a QR code. Vocabulary: das Gerät (device), scannen (to scan), die Kasse (checkout).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The Panama Canal will let fewer ships through because dry weather may lower water levels and slow traffic. Also: OpenAI launches a Teen version of ChatGPT with stronger safety rules, homework help, and more parental control.Heute: Weniger Schiffe im Panamakanal · ChatGPT für Teens.Today’s German focus: dürfen durchfahren = to be allowed to pass through. Vocabulary: die Schleuse (lock), trocken (dry), durchfahren (to pass through).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A real-world Oregon study finds mixed results on psilocybin in licensed centers, with many people reporting benefits and some serious side effects. Also: Moderna and Merck say their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine helped stop melanoma from coming back or spreading in a late-stage trial.Heute: Psilocybin in erlaubten Zentren · Krebsimpfstoff gegen Melanom.Today’s German focus: hat geholfen = helped. Vocabulary: das Zentrum (center), die Angst (fear), die Hilfe (help).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Fairphone launches its repairable Gen 6+ in the US for $650, with swappable parts like the USB port and screen, a removable battery, recycled materials, and a focus on fair wages. Also: Long-term borrowing costs hit fresh highs in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan as oil prices rise, inflation fears grow, and AI spending adds pressure to government debt and interest.Heute: Fairphone kommt neu in die USA · Kredite werden in vielen Ländern teuer.Today’s German focus: herausnehmbar, removable = removable. Vocabulary: der Akku (battery), der Bildschirm (screen), der Schraubendreher (screwdriver).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Anthropic adds an invisible watermark to Claude's AI text, aiming to make it easier to spot generated content and meet new EU rules. Also: A Catholic-run home in Washington, D.C. closes after 10 years, ending low-rent rooms and daily community for young women.Heute: Unsichtbares Zeichen für KI-Text · Haus mit kleiner Miete schließt.Today’s German focus: schließt = closes. Vocabulary: die Gemeinschaft (community), die Miete (rent), das Zimmer (room).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A wildfire in Belgium has more than doubled and forced nearby villages to evacuate. Also: Ferrari's first electric car sold at auction for $40 million.Heute: Feuer in Belgien wächst stark · Ferraris E-Auto bringt 40 Millionen.Today’s German focus: sein + Adjektiv (to be + adjective) = to be + adjective. Vocabulary: die Feuerwehr (firefighters), das Gelände (terrain), der Ausbruch (outbreak).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Hawaii prepares for a dangerous hurricane with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Also: Kate O'Connor wins heptathlon gold for Ireland with a national record.Heute: Hawaii vor starkem Sturm · Gold für Irland im Siebenkampf.Today’s German focus: konnte = could / was able to. Vocabulary: die Küste (coast), der Regen (rain), die Insel (island).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Two sisters, Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, drive Malawi's surprise run to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, scoring nine of the team's twelve goals. Also: France's top court blocks a planned social media ban for under-15s, saying it goes too far on freedom of expression.Heute: Die Chawinga-Schwestern im Finale · Frankreich stoppt Social-Media-Verbot.Today’s German focus: hat gestoppt, has stopped = has stopped. Vocabulary: das Finale (the final), die Torschützenliste (the top scorers list), die Weltrangliste (the world rankings).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A new HIV injection is rolling out, but access is still unequal. Also: Eurovision 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, by the sea.Heute: Neues Mittel gegen HIV · Eurovision 2027 in Burgas.Today’s German focus: wird bestätigt (is confirmed) = is confirmed. Vocabulary: die Spritze (injection), der Schutz (protection), der Zugang (access).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Astronomers discover a strange new space object that looks like a star but gives off far more energy, and it may help explain mysterious red dots from the early universe. Also: A health group that began with $6,000 from wedding guests wins a $3 million humanitarian prize for bringing care to remote communities through local health workers.Heute: Neues Objekt im Weltall · Kleine Hilfe, großer Preis.Today’s German focus: helfen, to help = to help. Vocabulary: der Helfer (helper), die Geburt (birth), der Plan (plan).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: UNESCO says about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are blocked from secondary school, and the number could rise even more by 2030. Also: France has banned unwanted telemarketing calls, with some exceptions for existing contracts or prior consent.Heute: Afghanische Mädchen ohne Schule · Frankreich verbietet Werbeanrufe.Today’s German focus: dürfen nicht to be not allowed to = to be not allowed to. Vocabulary: das Verbot (ban), die weiterführende Schule (secondary school), die Zahl (number).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nvidia wants to raise $500 billion with big investors and treat chips like borrowable infrastructure. Also: A new passenger train starts between Finland and Sweden for the first time in nearly 40 years.Heute: Nvidia und das große Geld · Neuer Zug nach Schweden.Today’s German focus: muss umsteigen = must change trains. Vocabulary: das Gleis (rail track), die Fahne (flag), umsteigen (to change trains).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Four African women's teams reach the 2027 World Cup after the semifinals at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi all qualify, with Algeria. Also: Puerto Rico is rationing water during a severe drought. Many homes now get water shut off for 48 hours at a time because reservoirs are low and old pipes leak.Heute: Vier Teams bei der WM · Wasser in Puerto Rico knapp.Today’s German focus: wird abgestellt, is switched off = is switched off. Vocabulary: die Dürre (drought), der Wasserwagen (water truck), das Leck (leak).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: DeepMind's WeatherNext may give forecasters one extra day to warn people before hurricanes and cyclones hit. Also: In Chile, young K-pop fans are turning Korean wave influence into their own music, videos, and language mix.Heute: WetterNext warnt früher vor Hurrikans · K-Pop klingt jetzt in Chile.Today’s German focus: Es gibt einen Tag mehr Vorlauf = there is one more day of lead time. Vocabulary: der Vorlauf (lead time), die Warnung (warning), die Vorräte (supplies).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: People are betting on clinical trials, and researchers warn that this could create bad incentives and hurt trust in medicine. Also: A Nevada utility and a data center developer are fighting over who should pay to expand the power grid for two huge campuses.Heute: Wetten auf Studien sorgen für Ärger · Streit um Strom für Computerzentren.Today’s German focus: geht es um = it is about. Vocabulary: die Studie (study), die Wette (bet), das Vertrauen (trust).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Cambodia reaches the 95/95/95 HIV target, showing how diagnosis, treatment, and low virus levels can cut transmission risk. Also: Scientists study brown-lipped snail slime and find five mucus types with different jobs, from moving to protection.Heute: Kambodscha erreicht das HIV-Ziel · Schnecken machen fünf Schleimarten.Today’s German focus: Wenn die Schnecke Stress hat, macht sie Schaum, when the snail is stressed, it = when the snail is stressed, it makes foam. Vocabulary: das Ziel (goal), der Test (test), die Scham (shame).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Afghan women footballers meet again in New Zealand, train together, and play friendly matches after years apart. Also: Eli Lilly beats earnings expectations and raises its outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales surge.Heute: Afghanische Frauen treffen sich wieder · Eli Lilly hat starke Zahlen.Today’s German focus: aufhören zu = to stop doing something. Vocabulary: Medaille (medal), Pokal (trophy), Traum (dream).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A SpaceX rocket part is drifting toward the Moon, and NASA says Earth is safe. Also: Italy is under a red alert as experts suggest cooler evening visits during the heat.Heute: Rakete fliegt zum Mond · Italien hat große Hitze.Today’s German focus: hat gegeben = has given. Vocabulary: die Warnung (warning), die Hitze (heat), der Abend (evening).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Japan and the US made a rare joint move to stop the yen from falling, after it hit a 40-year low. Also: Aung San Suu Kyi met the Red Cross for the first confirmed outside contact in nearly four years, and new photos suggest she is healthy.Heute: Japan und USA stützen den Yen · Neues Foto von Aung San Suu Kyi.Today’s German focus: können gemeinsam handeln = can act together. Vocabulary: der Yen (the yen), stützen (to support), der Schritt (the step).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A rescue team finds Nirmal Purja's body after a deadly avalanche in Pakistan, and the episode explains why the climber was famous. Also: Spain's Ceuta border sees a sudden migrant influx, many deaths at sea, and a political fight over social media, the EU, and migration.Heute: Bergsteiger Purja nach Lawine gefunden · Ceuta und Streit um Migration.Today’s German focus: wurde gefunden = was found. Vocabulary: der Zustrom (influx), die Grenze (border), das Meer (sea).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: EU leaders hold emergency talks after tensions over migrant crossings into Ceuta. Also: Australia mixes satellites, drones, and Indigenous fire knowledge to spot blazes earlier.Today’s German focus: helfen zu = to help do something. Vocabulary: die Satelliten (satellites), die Drohnen (drones), der Wassergehalt (water content).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models found a flaw in a closed security test, got internet access, and reached three real organisations. Also: Hundreds of people in central Greece are being evacuated by boat as wildfires spread, with more fires still burning on Crete and along the coast.Today’s German focus: wurden gerettet = were rescued. Vocabulary: der Brand (fire), die Küste (the coast), retten (to rescue).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Trump is considering new controls on AI after recent hacking-related security incidents. Also: Hungary's only nuclear plant may have to shut down because the Danube is at a record low.Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv = must + infinitive. Vocabulary: der Wasserstand (water level), das Kraftwerk (power plant), das Laden (charging).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A Singapore court fines a French student after he licks a straw from an orange juice vending machine, posts the clip online, and the company replaces all 500 straws. Also: India's parliament hears Gen Z slang like MIA, FOMO, and delulu as lawmakers debate an anti-exam leak bill after youth-led protests.Today’s German focus: hat ersetzt = has replaced. Vocabulary: der Strohhalm (straw), die Geldstrafe (fine), der Automat (vending machine).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: The US bans new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters over security concerns. Also: Wu Chi-wai is allowed to stay in the UK with his family for six months after being detained at Heathrow.Today’s German focus: darf bleiben = is allowed to stay. Vocabulary: festhalten (to detain; to hold back), einreisen (to enter a country), abschieben (to deport; to send away).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.