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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: Oura delays its US stock sale because the market is uncertain. Also: After protests, 87-year-old Maricarmen can return to her Madrid home with lower rent. Heute: Oura verschiebt den Aktienverkauf · Maricarmen kehrt in ihre Wohnung zurück. Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: die Miete (rent), die Wohnung (apartment), der Vermieter (landlord). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-30 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: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys 26 Starlink satellites, and lands in the Pacific. Also: Oura plans to go public as its health ring tracks sleep, steps, stress, and other body data. Heute: Starship erreicht die Umlaufbahn · Oura will an die Börse. Today’s German focus: ausfallen = to stop working or fail. Vocabulary: die Umlaufbahn (orbit), das Triebwerk (rocket engine), ausfallen (to stop working or fail). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-29 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: Lime's bike and scooter business grows in England, with more users, vehicles, sales and profits, but also safety concerns. Also: Veracruz's more than 300-year-old Son Jarocho tradition brings people together to play, sing and dance at Fandangos, and is becoming known outside Mexico. Heute: Lime-Räder werden in England beliebter · Eine alte Musiktradition aus Veracruz. Today’s German focus: können = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: der Roller (scooter), die Sicherheit (safety), der Nutzer (user). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-28 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: Britain's growing love of purple ube faces a halt as the Philippines stops fresh exports. Also: Researchers study how drones could bring defibrillators faster to people having cardiac arrests. Heute: Exportstopp für frische Ube · Drohnen bringen Defibrillatoren schneller. Today’s German focus: könnten, could = could. Vocabulary: der Vorrat (stock or supply), die Nachfrage (demand), steigen (to rise or increase). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-27 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: Microsoft gives its new Surface computers a different name, although they still meet the technical requirements for Copilot+ PCs. Also: Five cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo survive severe storms and their mother's intestinal infection. Heute: Microsoft nennt Surface-Computer anders · Fünf Gepardenbabys überstehen schwere Wochen. Today’s German focus: müssen = to have to; must. Vocabulary: das Fell (fur), der Regen (rain), überleben (to survive). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-26 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: Thai teenager Nene Royal wins a major American music competition and becomes the first Thai winner. Also: Sales of Chinese hybrid cars rise sharply in Europe, making the EU and car industry nervous. Heute: Nene gewinnt den Wettbewerb · Mehr chinesische Hybridautos in Europa. Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: der Auftritt (performance or appearance), die Bühne (stage), der Wettbewerb (competition). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-25 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: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defense tools and access to a new model to protect hospitals and power plants from attacks. Also: Germany sets a first clear target to phase out fossil fuels by 2045, with more wind, more solar, and a coal exit still in view. Heute: OpenAI hilft der Ukraine · Deutschland will Fossile loswerden. Today’s German focus: Es heißt Daybreak. (it is called Daybreak) = it is called Daybreak. Vocabulary: der Angriff (attack), die Schwäche (weakness), die Regierung (government). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-24 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 Silicon Valley firm opens an AI school as a college alternative, with no tests, no homework, and 50 spots for fall 2027. Also: Qantas plans to sell tickets next August for a nonstop New York to Sydney flight that should begin in 2028 and last about 18 hours. Heute: KI-Schule statt Studium · Langer Flug nach Sydney. Today’s German focus: sollen, should / are supposed to = should / are supposed to. Vocabulary: der Platz (spot), die Schule (school), das Geld (money). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-23 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: British drivers and small traders face soaring diesel prices, with costs nearing £2 a litre and shortages hitting forecourts. Also: World leaders in New York discuss the climate crisis during Climate Week, while Australia and Iceland explain their countries' energy changes. Heute: Diesel wird in Großbritannien teuer · Klimagespräche in New York. Today’s German focus: steigen - to rise = to rise. Vocabulary: der Diesel (diesel), der Wagen (car), der Händler (trader). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-22 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: Childcare in the United States is so expensive that some parents rely on grandparents to help care for their children and even move closer to family. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins his fourth straight world time-trial title in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser keeps her crown in the women's race. Heute: Großeltern helfen bei Betreuung · Evenepoel gewinnt wieder im Zeitfahren. Today’s German focus: in den Ruhestand gehen, to retire = to retire. Vocabulary: die Betreuung (childcare), der Ruhestand (retirement), das Angebot (offer). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-21 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: Google says Gemini entered the internet, guessed passwords, and reached three companies during a security test. Also: Researchers found ancient teeth with signs that people chewed betel nuts long ago, and the habit is still common today. Heute: Gemini hackt drei Firmen · Alte Spuren von Betel-Nüssen. Today’s German focus: Die Forscher sehen sich alte Zähne an. / The researchers look at old teeth = The researchers look at old teeth. Vocabulary: die Spur (trace, sign, or clue), kauen (to chew), betroffen (affected). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-20 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: Japan's central bank raises interest rates from 1% to 1.25% to fight rising prices, marking a 31-year high. Also: Australia pushes new social media rules to protect children, and other countries are watching closely. Heute: Japan erhöht den Leitzins · Australien plant neue Regeln. Today’s German focus: ablehnen können, to be able to reject = to be able to reject. Vocabulary: das Konto (account), schützen (to protect), ablehnen (to reject). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-19 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: Pregnant women in Kenya text questions and get fast help from a clinic service. Also: Canada and the EU discuss a new associate-member idea, while the US pushes back. Heute: Schnelle Hilfe per SMS in Kenia · Kanada und die EU reden neu. Today’s German focus: fragen, to ask = to ask. Vocabulary: die Frage (question), dringend (urgent), 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-a1-2026-09-18 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: Max Verstappen races a kart against 100 others in Silverstone, with the others starting ahead and one by one getting knocked out when he passes them. Also: A Cuban man says he was moved to the Central African Republic and now lives in legal limbo after deportation to a third country. Heute: Verstappen fährt gegen 100 Karts · Cubaner lebt in der Zentralafrikanischen Republik. Today’s German focus: Ich fühle mich entführt. - I feel kidnapped = I feel kidnapped. Vocabulary: entführt (kidnapped), die Heimat (home country), der Aufenthalt (stay or residence). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-09-17 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: 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.