Better German Podcast

What would you do for fun in a German-speaking country?   In this episode, you’ll learn the most useful German words for entertainment — from concerts and opera to cafés, markets, and more — so you can understand...

How would you say, "would like..." in German?🤔 If you want to say things like "I would like a coffee," or "I would like to go swimming," in German, then this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to use one of the most...

Why People Study German for Years Without Success Have you been learning German for a long time—but still don’t feel confident speaking? In this episode, we look at why this happens and what most learners don’t realize...

🌤️ German Weather Words You’ll Actually Use Talking about the weather is one of the easiest ways to start speaking German — and in this episode, you’ll learn the core words and simple sentence patterns to do exactly...

🌟Welcome to Better German Podcast Plus🌟  Welcome! There's now a Plus version of the Better German podcast — and in this episode, you'll see what's different and how it can help you actually start using German. In...

What Does Real Practice of German Actually Look Like? In this episode, you'll learn why most learners stay stuck — even after years of studying — and what to do instead. This is not about memorizing word lists or doing...

What do you actually say at breakfast in German? In this episode, you'll learn the most important German words for breakfast — from Breakfast and Breakfast Buffet to eggs, bread, coffee, and more. You'll also see how...

In this episode, you’ll learn how “haben” (engl. "to have") works in real sentences! And you will learn how to add objects to a sentence (what are you having) - and what change is happening with the article "der". This...

Many learners believe that self-paced courses are the problem. They assume they need discipline, pressure, or a classroom environment to finally succeed with German. But the real issue is something else entirely. In...

Many learners see ä, ö, and ü and immediately feel confused. What are those two dots? Are they new letters? Are they just decoration? In this episode, we look at German umlauts in a very practical way. You'll hear how...

Description Why do so many people study German for years and still feel stuck? In this episode, Susi looks at one surprising problem with how many German courses are structured. You’ll hear why the starting point...

🎙️ Better German Podcast – Episode 58 German Adjectives Made Simple with Practical Examples   In this episode, you learn how German adjectives change when they come before nouns — in a clear, beginner-friendly...

🎙️ Better German Podcast – Episode 57 Practice German Restaurant Phrases + Real Dialogues In this episode, you actively practice German restaurant vocabulary from Episode 53 with real sentences, pronunciation, and two...

Part 2 of this mini-series looks at the most common obstacles that quietly stop learners from making progress — and what you can do instead. We talk about misunderstood words, skipping steps, unrealistic expectations...

Many people start learning German motivated — and then hit a point where they think: “I can’t do this. It’s too hard.” In this episode, Susi explains why that happens and what you can do to prevent it, so you can keep...