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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: New reports say global warming could cross the 1.5°C limit as soon as 2029, while climate action remains too slow. Also: Microsoft services improved after a worldwide outage affected users in 74 countries for more than 24 hours. Heute: Die Grenze von 1,5 Grad kommt vielleicht schon 2029 · Microsoft hat weltweit große Probleme. Today’s German focus: hatte = had. Vocabulary: der Dienst (service), der Server (server), der Ausfall (outage). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-14 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: Trump says the US does not need a deal with Iran, while Iran demands seven conditions before talks. The war continues, and Iran says it will not give up enriched uranium. Also: China will not host the COP33 UN climate summit in 2028. Other Asian countries can now host it, while China continues changing its energy system and expanding electric-car sales. Heute: Iran stellt sieben Bedingungen für Gespräche · China will COP33 nicht ausrichten. Today’s German focus: wollen + Infinitiv = to want + infinitive. Vocabulary: Gastgeber (host), Wahl (election), Grund (reason). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-13 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: AI data centres plan 181GW of on-site gas power because grid connections are delayed, raising climate concerns. Also: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC plans to invest up to $1 billion in OpenAI and Anthropic. Heute: Gigawatt Gaskraftwerke für KI-Rechenzentren · TSMC investiert in zwei KI-Firmen. Today’s German focus: kann ... geben = can give. Vocabulary: der Netzanschluss (grid connection), der Standort (site or location), der Brennstoff (fuel). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-12 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: US prices continue to rise, although cheaper gasoline brings some relief. Also: China's clean-tech exports surpass $220 billion as John Kerry urges other countries to follow China's lead on green energy. Heute: Die Preise in den USA steigen weiter · China und grüne Energie. Today’s German focus: hat ... beschlossen = has decided or adopted. Vocabulary: die Solaranlage (solar installation or solar panel system), die Batterie (battery), die Kohle (coal). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-11 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: At COP31 in Turkey, nearly 200 countries discuss renewable energy as high oil, coal and gas prices drive inflation. The talks also address rising global temperatures, flooding in. Also: Donald Trump questions the integrity of US midterm election results after previously saying he would accept them. Democrats won both chambers of Congress, while officials reported. Heute: Hohe Preise bringen Inflation · Trump zweifelt die Wahlergebnisse an. Today’s German focus: gab = there was or there were. Vocabulary: Der Preis (price), Die Inflation (inflation), Der Alltag (everyday life). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-10 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: The US plans new controls on Iran's land trade routes, while Iran dismisses the plan as wordplay. Also: Hackers make refrigerators and freezers dangerously hot in seven European countries, alongside other attacks on computer systems. Heute: Neue US-Kontrollen rund um Iran · Hacker greifen Kühlschränke an. Today’s German focus: zog = pulled. Vocabulary: der Hacker-Angriff (the cyberattack), die Schwachstelle (the vulnerability), die Warnung (the 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-a1-2026-11-09 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. Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: Last week, a restaurant in Andermatt, Switzerland, received its third Michelin star, becoming the country's fifth three-star restaurant. Also: Berlin Brandenburg Airport's winter schedule adds and restores routes to Rome, Bologna, Milan, Finnish Lapland, and other destinations. Today’s German focus: der = the (masculine singular nominative article). Vocabulary: der Flughafen (airport), der Winterflugplan (winter flight schedule), das Angebot (range or selection). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-08 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: Cyberattacks target cooling systems in healthcare, including a major blood bank in France. Also: Arab-led parties gain an important role after Israel's election produces no clear majority. Heute: Cyberangriffe auf Kühlanlagen im Gesundheitswesen · Arabisch geführte Parteien werden wichtig. Today’s German focus: brauchen = to need. Vocabulary: Die Temperatur (temperature), Die Kühlung (cooling), Die Kühlkette (cold chain). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-07 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: Iranian forces report that at least five oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Democrats win control of the US House as President Trump's approval rating falls to 38%. Heute: Fünf Öltanker fangen Feuer · Demokraten gewinnen das Repräsentantenhaus. Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: die Mine (mine), das Feuer (fire), das Schleppboot (tugboat). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-06 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: Democrats win major victories and will control both chambers of Congress after focusing on high prices and lower living costs. More than 80% of voters worry about the cost of. Also: The WHO approves clinical trials for two new vaccines made for the Bundibugyo Ebola variant. The outbreak has killed more than 5,300 people, and results are expected in early 2027. Heute: Demokraten gewinnen wichtige Wahlen · Neue Impfstoffe gegen Ebola. Today’s German focus: können + Infinitiv = can / to be able to + infinitive. Vocabulary: der Impfstoff (vaccine), die Studie (study), die Behandlung (treatment). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-05 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: The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft and launched a missile threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Russian attacks killed at least 38 civilians in Ukraine, including people at an aid centre, hospice and hospital; more than 50 people may remain trapped under rubble. Heute: Die USA griffen Ziele auf Qeshm an · Russische Angriffe töteten viele Menschen. Today’s German focus: schoss, to shoot; fired = to shoot; fired. Vocabulary: die Insel (island), die Meerenge (strait), der Schiffsverkehr (shipping traffic). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-04 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: Oil prices fall sharply as traders hope for new talks with Iran and fewer attacks. Also: China plans a crewed Moon landing before 2030, using two rockets that meet in lunar orbit. Heute: Ölpreise fallen stark durch neue Gespräche · China plant Landung mit Menschen auf dem Mond. Today’s German focus: der bestimmte Artikel „die = the definite article die. Vocabulary: die Rakete (rocket), die Landefähre (lunar lander), die Bahn (orbit). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-03 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: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, raising concerns about more fighting. Also: Binance says it has covered 90% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a major hack. Heute: Die UN-Mission endet nach 35 Jahren · Binance ersetzt viele gestohlene Werte. Today’s German focus: endete = ended. Vocabulary: die Waffenruhe (ceasefire), das Gebiet (area or region), der Streit (conflict or dispute). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-02 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. Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: A Deutsche Bahn train from Stuttgart is diverted to Schaffhausen after a 13-minute delay, protecting Switzerland's tightly timed rail schedule. Also: Award-winning chef Kim de Dood will leave Luxembourg's Michelin-starred Le Lys, with Milan Brée taking over as head chef in January 2027. Today’s German focus: arbeitete = worked. Vocabulary: Die Eröffnung (the opening), Der Abschied (the departure), Der Aufbau (the building or development). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-01 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: Trump says the Iran war will end soon as Qatari mediators push for a peace deal. Iran says six commercial ships hit sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US says the sea. Also: Canada and the European Union announce the Alliance for the Future. Other countries can join, and Canada will contribute to a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine. Heute: Sechs Handelsschiffe laufen auf Seeminen · Kanada und die EU stellen Allianz vor. Today’s German focus: planen = to plan. Vocabulary: Die Allianz (the alliance), Der Markt (the market), Die Möglichkeit (the possibility or opportunity). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.