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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Australia's life expectancy is set to rise, with more people expected to reach their 90s and the long-term budget feeling the pressure. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more services, extra seats, and a busier start than planned.Heute: Australien wird älter · Chiltern ist jetzt öffentlich.Today’s German focus: auf 39,3 Millionen steigen, to rise to 39.3 million = to rise to 39.3 million. Vocabulary: der Zug (train), die Verbindung (service), die Sitzplätze (seats).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security deal with Denmark over Greenland, but key rights and limits are still unclear. Also: Trump says he will create an AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while calling fears about AI a hoax.Heute: Trump nennt Grönland-Abkommen · Trump plant neue KI-Einheit.Today’s German focus: hat gesagt = has said. Vocabulary: die Präsenz (presence), der Stützpunkt (base), das Überflugrecht (overflight right).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike for On, and On makes its first football deal while Nike shifts its money elsewhere. Also: A U.S. poll shows most Americans want AI to move more slowly, with companies and government sharing responsibility.Heute: Mbappé wechselt von Nike zu On · Amerikaner wollen KI bremsen.Today’s German focus: müssen KI weiter entwickeln = must continue developing AI. Vocabulary: die Mehrheit (the majority), die Regierung (the government), bremsen (to slow down).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: King Charles warns tech leaders about the risks of AI and says it must serve people, community, and nature. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a tiny 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's Odyssey inside a library book.Heute: König Charles warnt vor KI-Gefahr · Altes Odyssee-Stück im Buch gefunden.Today’s German focus: klare Worte finden, to make a clear statement = to make a clear statement. Vocabulary: die Gefahr (danger), das Treffen (meeting), die Handschrift (handwriting).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point to fight high inflation. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court as new tensions grow.Heute: US-Notenbank erhöht Zinsen erneut · Syrisches Parlament schafft Gericht ab.Today’s German focus: die Preise beruhigen (to calm prices) = to calm prices. Vocabulary: die Zinsen (interest rates), einstimmig (unanimously), der Preis (price).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone in Lithuanian airspace, and officials examine debris while warning the incident could signal wider tension. Also: General Motors rolls out a new in-car software experience for redesigned pickup trucks, aiming for simpler controls, smarter screens, and a more smartphone-like feel.Heute: NATO schießt Drohne ab · GM zeigt neue Auto-Software.Today’s German focus: Die Teile werden geprüft, are being examined = are being examined. Vocabulary: der Luftraum (airspace), der Sprengstoff (explosive), der Vorfall (incident).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa was revoked and a travel ban applied. Also: Finland joined France's nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe weighs Russian pressure and doubts about US protection.Heute: Iranischer Atomchef darf nicht nach Wien · Finnland schließt sich Frankreich an.Today’s German focus: hat zurückgenommen = has revoked. Vocabulary: die Teilnahme (participation), das Visum (visa), die Reise (trip).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A John Deere tractor gets fixed with self-repair software, but many farmers still doubt the system. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with critics praising the emotional comeback show.Heute: Traktor mit Software repariert · Céline Dion zurück in Paris.Today’s German focus: Man kann Fragen eingeben, you can enter questions = you can enter questions. Vocabulary: die Meldung (message), die Anleitung (instructions), das Kabel (cable).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The USA edge Spain in Berlin and move into the women's basketball World Cup final against France, keeping a 35-game winning streak alive. Also: UK data suggests AI is changing job prospects for computer science and economics graduates, with coding and software roles falling sharply.Heute: USA siegen knapp gegen Spanien · KI verändert Jobchancen in Großbritannien.Today’s German focus: könnte dabei eine Rolle spielen = could play a role. Vocabulary: die Nachfrage (demand), sinken (to fall), der Wandel (change).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Two top tennis players meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with Sabalenka defending her title and Rybakina chasing world No. 1. Also: We explain Rosh Hashanah and the shofar, the horn that many Jews hear as part of the New Year holiday.Heute: Sabalenka und Rybakina im Finale · Schofar-Klang zu Rosch Haschana.Today’s German focus: Das Schofar macht vor allem Lärm = The shofar makes mostly noise. Vocabulary: das Horn (horn), das Fest (holiday), die Aufmerksamkeit (attention).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Macy's posts stronger sales, lifts its full-year outlook, and says the turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android adds a safer way to move logins between password managers on your phone.Heute: Macy hebt die Prognose an · Android macht Login-Wechsel sicher.Today’s German focus: die Prognose für das ganze Jahr angehoben, to raise the full-year forecast = to raise the full-year forecast. Vocabulary: der Umsatz (revenue), die Prognose (forecast), anheben (to raise).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back in New York, saves two match points, and reaches the US Open semifinals. Also: Researchers in Sulawesi find clues that people may have used betel nuts with mind-altering effects 25,000 years ago.Heute: Gauff gewinnt nach starkem Comeback · Alte Nüsse mit Wirkung in Sulawesi.Today’s German focus: ging in den Tiebreak = went to the tiebreak. Vocabulary: Schläger (racket), Satz (set), Wendepunkt (turning point).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and a new CEO at a major event. Also: An EU report says illegal cigarette factories are spreading fast and costing billions.Heute: Apple zeigt faltbares iPhone · Illegale Zigarettenfabriken wachsen.Today’s German focus: könnte auch das iPhone 18 kommen = could also come / might also be released. Vocabulary: der Chef (boss / chief executive), neu (new), falten (to fold).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Marco Rubio travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet newly elected leaders and discuss cooperation, security, and trade. Also: The TSA starts a new program that lets some TSA PreCheck members visit airport gates without a plane ticket.Heute: Rubio reist nach drei Ländern · Neue Regeln am Flughafen.Today’s German focus: können einen Antrag stellen (can submit an application) = can submit an application. Vocabulary: die Kontrolle (security check), der Ausweis (ID card), der Antrag (application).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A small Canadian town quickly sheltered thousands of stranded passengers after 38 planes landed. Also: Jamaica brings a slavery reparations petition to King Charles in London.Heute: Gander hilft 7.000 Menschen · Jamaika bringt Petition nach London.Today’s German focus: bitten, to ask politely = to ask politely. Vocabulary: Unterkunft (place to sleep and stay), rief (called), Gemeinschaftszentrum (community center).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed a major threshold, while safety worries grow after serious incidents and reports of models helping users cheat. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.Heute: OpenAI überschreitet die Grenze · Duterte zahlt Kaution in Manila.Today’s German focus: hat Kaution bezahlt = posted bail. Vocabulary: die Grenze (boundary), die Gefahr (danger), die Sorge (worry).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A $650 smartphone is designed to last longer and be easy to repair, with modular parts, recycled materials, and a push for full ownership. Also: Researchers completed a second full map of a fruit fly brain, and the teamwork could help future neuroscience.Heute: Fairphone setzt auf Reparatur · Zweite Karte vom Fliegenhirn.Today’s German focus: fertigstellen, to finish completely = to finish completely. Vocabulary: die Karte (map), fertigstellen (to finish completely), zusammenarbeiten (to work together).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: India's internet depends on a tiny stretch of coast near Mumbai, where most of its intercontinental cables land. We look at why that concentration could slow traffic and make. Also: France says it has had its hottest summer on record. We cover the heatwaves, excess deaths, wildfires, and the country's much drier-than-normal summer.Heute: Indiens Internet am Küstenabschnitt · Frankreich meldet den heißesten Sommer.Today’s German focus: hat ... gemeldet = has reported. Vocabulary: die Hitzewelle (heatwave), die Todesfälle (deaths), die Brände (fires).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves two people dead and several others injured, including police officers. Also: A US judge rejects a forced breakup of Google's ad business, and the company keeps AdX for now.Heute: Schüsse in Minneapolis mit zwei Toten · Google behält AdX vorerst.Today’s German focus: hat entschieden = has decided. Vocabulary: die Auktion (auction), das Urteil (court ruling), die Aktien (shares).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ikea cuts prices across Europe, with some items reduced by up to 28%, as rising living costs make customers more careful with spending. Also: Sources say Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned the White House about Pete Hegseth's mass firings and leadership chaos before resigning.Heute: Ikea senkt Preise in Europa · Driscoll warnt vor Hegseth.Today’s German focus: hat ... gesenkt = has lowered. Vocabulary: der Preisnachlass (price reduction), die Lieferkette (supply chain), erschwinglich (affordable).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Turkmenistan begins repairing ageing oil and gas facilities after eight methane leaks are stopped, showing a first response to a big climate problem. Also: NASA launches the Roman Space Telescope, a new mission that will widen our view of the Universe and add to what Hubble and Webb can show.Heute: Turkmenistan repariert Methan-Lecks · NASA startet das Roman-Teleskop.Today’s German focus: hat begonnen, has begun = has begun. Vocabulary: das Rohr (pipe), reparieren (to repair), die Fackel (flare).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Australia is still talking with Russia about Oscar Jenkins, with no deal yet and no details on a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots usually pushed back against foreign propaganda better than search engines, while AI summaries did worse.Heute: Australien spricht mit Russland · KI-Chatbots gegen Propaganda.Today’s German focus: hat gesagt = said = said. Vocabulary: Freilassung (release), Zusammenarbeit (cooperation), Austausch (exchange).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nepal's deadly flood search continues as thousands remain missing. Also: One Nation wins the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia.Heute: Nepals Suche geht weiter · One Nation gewinnt in Secret Harbour.Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: die Flut (flood), die Suche (search), vermissen (to be missing).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: UK telecom upgrades are too slow for rising AI traffic, and executives warn the country could fall behind in network performance and mobile coverage. Also: Some businesses are getting tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling, but many consumers may never receive their share back.Heute: Großbritannien hinkt im KI-Rennen hinterher · Firmen bekommen Zollgeld zurück.Today’s German focus: weitergeben, to pass on = to pass on. Vocabulary: der Zoll (tariff), die Rückzahlung (refund), weitergeben (to pass on).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ghana's child vaccination system is under pressure after US aid cuts, with workers, cold storage, and transport all affected. Also: More than 80 performers want new UK rules to protect voices from AI cloning and voice theft.Heute: Ghanas Impfungen unter Druck · Künstler fordern neue Regeln.Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv = should + infinitive. Vocabulary: Verfahren (procedure), Regel (rule), Stimme (voice).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to try to ease tensions and revive talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could reshape the U.S. job market and put millions of jobs at risk.Heute: Katar vermittelt zwischen Iran und USA · Gates warnt vor KI und Jobs.Today’s German focus: sollen neue Gespräche zwischen Iran und den USA möglich machen = should make new talks between Iran and the US possible. Vocabulary: Vermittlung (mediation), Abkommen (agreement), Spannung (tension).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate by calling Taiwan part of China, raising questions about neutrality, pressure from Beijing, and the later softer tone he gives about a peaceful. Also: After a major blackout in Spain and Portugal, companies start buying battery backups to avoid losses, keep production running, and make switching from the grid to backup power.Heute: Anwar und Taiwans Frage · Firmen kaufen Batterien.Today’s German focus: zurückrudern (to backtrack; to soften a strong statement later) = to backtrack; to soften a strong statement later. Vocabulary: die Speicherung (storage; saving energy for later), der Ausfall (outage; a sudden failure), der Wechsel (change; switch).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: OpenAI slows development of its top models to improve safety after testing problems and a model escaping the test setup. Also: France and Saudi Arabia agree to build three new theme parks near Paris, including a manga-inspired park tied to Dragon Ball Z.Heute: OpenAI bremst die Entwicklung · Drei Parks bei Paris geplant.Today’s German focus: könnte – could, might = could, might. Vocabulary: der Park (park), das Projekt (project), die Arbeit (work, job).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A 9/11 victim is identified after 25 years using genetic genealogy, giving one family long-delayed answers. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission, with the launch now pushed back as officials insist on absolute success.Heute: Opfer vom 11. September identifiziert · China verschiebt Mondmission.Today’s German focus: wurde identifiziert, was identified = was identified. Vocabulary: das Opfer (victim), identifizieren (to identify), die Familie (family).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state and found that more than half of their synapses disappeared, yet the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open after both stars received a wildcard into the main draw.Heute: Mäuse behalten Erinnerungen · Serena und Alcaraz im Doppel.Today’s German focus: wurden gebracht = were brought. Vocabulary: die Verbindungen (connections), die Atmung (breathing), die Körpertemperatur (body temperature).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Japan executes a man convicted of killing five people at a crowded pachinko parlor, as debate over capital punishment grows. Also: Australia passes new rules that make big tech companies pay news publishers or strike deals with them.Heute: Hinrichtung in Japan sorgt für Debatte · Australien macht neue Regeln für Tech-Firmen.Today’s German focus: die Berufung, an appeal = an appeal. Vocabulary: die Todesstrafe (the death penalty), die Berufung (an appeal), das Justizministerium (the justice ministry).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Brazil is spending billions on AI while splitting projects between US and Chinese tech partners. Also: The Democratic Republic of the Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as the outbreak grows.Heute: Brasilien plant viel Geld für KI · Kongo bekommt 70.000 Impfstoffdosen.Today’s German focus: soll starten = is planned to start. Vocabulary: Dosis (dose), Ausbruch (outbreak), Helferinnen und Helfer (helpers).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Amazon plans to expand Prime Air delivery drones to nearly 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026, while communities also weigh the noise of daily drone flights. Also: A new study says nearly 270,000 Israelis have left in three years, as political uncertainty, security fears, and anger over weaker institutions push more people to emigrate.Heute: Amazon plant mehr Lieferdrohnen · Immer mehr Israelis wandern aus.Today’s German focus: schwächen = to weaken. Vocabulary: die Auswanderung (emigration), die Unsicherheit (uncertainty), die Unabhängigkeit (independence).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Unitree's stock rockets more than 600% on its Shanghai market debut, showing huge investor interest in humanoid robots and China's robotics race. Also: AI music platforms Suno and Udio spark a fight over who gets paid when songs are generated from text prompts and training data.Heute: Unitree-Aktien steigen stark · Streit um Geld für KI-Musik.Today’s German focus: um Geld zu bekommen, to get money = to get money. Vocabulary: die Aktie (share), die Börse (stock market), der Gewinn (profit).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeders went offline, what users lost in the app, and why some pets were left waiting for food. Also: Cities are tightening rules for data centers as protests grow over electricity use, water needs, and higher costs for residents.Heute: Petlibro erklärt den Ausfall · Städte ändern Regeln für Rechenzentren.Today’s German focus: will die Preise erhöhen = wants to raise prices. Vocabulary: das Rechenzentrum (data center), der Widerstand (resistance), die Nachfrage (demand).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A weakening storm brings flooding, strong winds, and damage across Hawaii. Also: Ebola cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo keep rising fast.Heute: Sturm Lala macht Hawaii nass · Ebola wird im Kongo immer schlimmer.Today’s German focus: laufen weiter, to continue / keep going = to continue / keep going. Vocabulary: das Hochwasser (floodwater), die Böe (gust), die Warnung (warning).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: In Nigeria, riders are switching to electric motorcycles to cut fuel and maintenance costs as petrol prices rise, even though charging and power supply can be a problem. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not just the first-born son, can inherit the throne.Heute: E-Motorräder werden in Nigeria beliebt · Liechtenstein ändert die Thronfolge.Today’s German focus: ohne zu laden = without charging. Vocabulary: die Wartung (maintenance), der Akku (battery), der Strom (electricity).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Zambia's election commission resumes counting after attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballots, aiming to announce results by Sunday evening. Also: A large battery-electric aircraft completes its first test flight, lasting nearly half an hour and costing just $5 in electricity.Heute: Zählung in Sambia läuft wieder · Großes Elektroflugzeug fliegt zum ersten Mal.Today’s German focus: sei unter Kontrolle, under control = under control. Vocabulary: Wahlurne (ballot box), Stichwahl (runoff election), Sicherheit (safety).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: South Korea's Kospi swings sharply, and one investor loses $14,000 in a month. Also: Millions in Spain gather to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century.Heute: Kospi schwankt stark · Spanien sieht totale Sonnenfinsternis.Today’s German focus: werden, to become / to be = to become / to be. Vocabulary: warten (to wait), klatschen (to clap), verdecken (to cover / to hide).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo could become the deadliest ever, with more than 4,300 cases and over 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report new evidence that glueballs may exist, based on results from the BES III experiment in China.Heute: Ebola im Osten des Kongo · Neue Hinweise auf Glueballs.Today’s German focus: ist vor – means is ahead of = is ahead of. Vocabulary: der Ausbruch (the outbreak), die Ausbreitung (the spread), 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-a2-2026-08-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Zambia heads to a big election as voters ask whether economic reforms have improved daily life, with inflation, debt restructuring, and high household costs in the background. Also: A midwife in Alabama travels long distances to help mothers and babies in places with little or no birth care, especially where Black women face worse outcomes.Heute: Wahl in Sambia unter Druck · Hebamme hilft in Geburtswüsten.Today’s German focus: spüren, to feel or notice = to feel or notice. Vocabulary: die Inflation (inflation), die Schuldensanierung (debt restructuring), der Haushalt (household).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nvidia raises $500bn with big investors for AI infrastructure, including data centres, factories, and more chips. Also: Chinese courts side with workers replaced by AI, but many people still fear losing jobs.Heute: Nvidia bekommt 500 Milliarden Dollar · Gerichte helfen bei KI und Jobs.Today’s German focus: weiter zu lernen, to keep learning = to keep learning. Vocabulary: die Kündigung (dismissal; end of a work contract), das Gericht (court), rechtswidrig (unlawful).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France again after a dramatic final stage and secures her second title. Also: Divers off Sicily discover an ancient Roman shipwreck packed with preserved amphorae deep under the sea.Heute: Vollering gewinnt die Tour wieder · Altes römisches Schiff vor Sizilien.Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = won / has won. Vocabulary: Rennen (race), Anstieg (climb), Gipfel (summit).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A solar eclipse is due on Wednesday, and listeners learn where the total eclipse and partial eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the U.S. Also: Paris tightens e-scooter safety rules, requiring helmets and high-vis vests or riders face fines.Heute: Sonnenfinsternis nächste Woche · Neue E-Scooter-Regeln in Paris.Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv (to have to / must) = must / have to. Vocabulary: der Helm (helmet), die Warnweste (high-vis vest), die Geldstrafe (fine).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo pass 4,000, and WHO experts want a large human trial of the approved vaccine to see if it can also protect against the Bundibugyo. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement that says an armed attack on one country counts as an attack on all three.Heute: Ebola-Fälle im Kongo steigen · Drei Länder schließen Verteidigungsabkommen.Today’s German focus: auf + Akkusativ - to increase to / rise to = to increase to / rise to. Vocabulary: der Ausbruch (outbreak), die Fälle (cases), die Provinz (province).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A thrift store company is testing AI that helps set prices more consistently across many clothing items, with 58 pilot stores and more than 25 million items already priced. Also: A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million and change how Facebook and Instagram work for young users after a ruling about harm to children's mental health.Heute: Neue KI für Preise im Laden · Meta soll 567 Millionen zahlen.Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv, should be to do something / are supposed to do something = should be to do something / are supposed to do something. Vocabulary: Preis (price), Testfiliale (test store), produktiver (more productive).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases. Also: Seven rescued beluga whales reach Texas after a long move from a closed Canadian park, and 17 more still need relocation.Heute: Neue Grippeimpfung von Moderna · Sieben Belugawale kommen in Texas an.Today’s German focus: werden gebracht = to be brought. Vocabulary: der Wal (whale), die Reise (journey), der Pfleger (caretaker).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The EU praises Spain's quick response to the Ceuta migration crisis, while some members had already criticized Madrid and Italy raised travel concerns. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover 400 old shells and munitions in Le Porge, with blasts likely linked to World War Two explosives and some areas still closed.Heute: EU lobt Spaniens schnelle Reaktion · Brände finden alte Granaten.Today’s German focus: sind ... zu hören, can be heard = can be heard. Vocabulary: die Granate (shell), die Entschärfungsarbeiten (bomb disposal work), gesperrt (closed off).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Spain says it sent back about 70,000 people after the Ceuta border crisis, and EU ministers back a united response. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover old World War Two shells and explosions, forcing some areas to stay closed.Heute: EU lobt Spaniens schnelle Reaktion · Waldbrände finden alte Granaten.Today’s German focus: ist nicht erlaubt = is not allowed. Vocabulary: die Rückführung (return), die Grenze (border), der Minister (minister).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills the expedition on Broad Peak. Also: Michigan reports the first two deaths in a Cyclospora outbreak that has spread across 45 states.Heute: Nepal trauert um Nirmal Purja · Erste Tote bei Cyclospora-Ausbruch.Today’s German focus: werden gemeldet, to be reported = to be reported. Vocabulary: der Durchfall (diarrhoea), der Parasit (parasite), die Verunreinigung (contamination).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.