Better German 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.

https://podcast.bettergerman.info

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 16m. Bisher sind 33 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 9 hours 31 minutes

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episode 33: Episode 33 - Introduction to Informal and Formal Communication in German

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In this episode of Better German, Susie Blumel goes into the topic of formal and informal communication in the German language. She explains how the usage of different forms depends on the level of familiarity with the person you are addressing, and how this can vary in social or professional settings, providing practical examples for better comprehension. 


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episode 32: 32 Uncommon German Vocabulary: gerne, gell etc.


Learn Some Unexpected Words You Won't Find in Books


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   17m
 
 

episode 31: Episode 31 - The Sound of Music


Is Austria like the movie?


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episode 30: Episode 30 - To Be in German


This Episode of the Better German podcast covers the different forms of the verb 'to be' in German, providing examples and explanations for each form. You will also hear about gender in German nouns and get information about resources for learning the language with ease.


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episode 29: Episode 29 - How Long Does it Take to Learn German

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Some Guidelines to Give you an Idea What to Expect


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episode 28: Episode 28 - How Much Practice do We Need when Learning German

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In this episode of the Better German podcast, Susi Blümel discusses the significance of practice in learning German. She stresses the need for a balance between theory and practice, providing examples and guidelines for effective practice. Susi emphasizes that consistent and substantial practice is essential for mastery of the language, and she offers practical tips for learners to improve their speaking abilities.


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 March 20, 2024  12m
 
 

episode 27: Episode 27 Introduction to Parts of Speech for Learning German


Hello and welcome to the Better German podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss the most important parts of speech in the German language. Host Susi Blumel breaks down the fundamental components of language, from nouns and articles to verbs and adverbs, offering clear explanations in both English and German. By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of these essential building blocks of German, paving the way for more effective language learning...


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 March 13, 2024  27m
 
 

episode 26: Episode 26 - I, you, he, she, it... in German


Susi Blümel introduces the personal pronouns in the German language, including the basic translations for 'I,' 'you,' 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' 'we,' 'you' (plural), and 'they.' She explains the use of personal pronouns in relation to gendered nouns and also mentions the different forms of address in German for formal and informal situations.


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 March 7, 2024  11m
 
 

episode 25: Guide to Learn German Nouns


What you Need to Learn and How


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 February 29, 2024  19m
 
 

episode 24: Episode 24 - Tipps to Learn to Speak German

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How to Talk German soon


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 February 15, 2024  16m