Better German Podcast
by Susanne Schilk-Blümel
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Ep 73 German Articles Myth Busting and FAQs
Ep 73 German Articles Myth Busting and FAQs
About this podcast
Your host Susanne Schilk-Blümel, or short Susi Blümel will teach you German and everything related to the language, the countries where German is spoken and the culture in those countries.
Episodes
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- Ep 73 German Articles Myth Busting and FAQs · 29 min · Episode 73German articles (der, die, das) are one of the biggest frustrations for learners—but many of the things you’ve heard about them simply aren’t true. In this episode, I answer the…
- Ep 72 Demystifying German Articles · 22 min · Episode 72🎧 German Articles: Do Native Speakers Really Know Them? German articles can feel confusing when you’re learning German. Do native speakers actually know all the genders? Are…
- Ep 71 Learn German City Words: Streets, Squares, and More · 26 min · Episode 71🏙️ Learn German City Words: Streets, Squares, and More In this episode, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary for talking about cities, streets, public transport, and the places…
- Ep. 70: German Occupation Words for Beginners · 13 min · Episode 70German profession words are something you will hear very early when learning the language — especially when introducing yourself or talking about other people. In this episode…
- Ep 69 Why is German So Difficult - or is it? · 20 min · Episode 69🎧 Episode 69: Why is German so difficult – or is it? In this episode, Better German Podcast, Susi takes a closer look at one of the most common beliefs about learning German…
- 68 Entertainment Activities in German · 17 min · Episode 68What 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…
- 67 How to Say "Would like" in German · 24 min · Episode 67How 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…
- 66 Why People Study German Many Years Without Success · 24 min · Episode 66Why 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…
- 65 German Weather Words for Everyday Use · 24 min · Episode 65🌤️ 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…
- Welcome to the Better German Podcast + · 10 min · Episode 66🌟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…
- 64 What Real Practice Looks Like · 22 min · Episode 64What 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…
- 63 Breakfast Words in German · 25 min · Episode 63What 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…
- 62 "To have" in German · 15 min · Episode 62In 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…
- 61 Self-Paced Courses Don’t Work… Right? · 20 min · Episode 61Many 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…
- 60 German Umlauts: What Those Two Dots Actually Do · 20 min · Episode 60Many 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…
- 59 Why Do Most German Courses Start at the Wrong Place? · 11 min · Episode 59Description 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…
- 58 How to Use Describing Words Before Nouns in German · 21 min · Episode 58🎙️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 —…
- 57 Practice Restaurant Words (plus Short Conversation) · 24 min · Episode 57🎙️ Better German Podcast – Episode 57 Practice German Restaurant Phrases + Real Dialogues In this episode, you actively practice German restaurant vocabulary from Episode 53…
- 56 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 2 · 20 min · Episode 56Part 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…
- 55 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 1 · 24 min · Episode 55Many 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…
