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2026/10/01
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Learn German with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, clear German at A2, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line. Read today's transcript: https://linguawire.com/learn/german WHAT YOU GET A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, in everyday German at a pace you can follow. Every episode has its own page with the full German transcript, the English translation beside it, the day's vocabulary, one grammar point and a short quiz. No account needed to read. WHO A2 IS FOR You know the basics and you want to stop translating in your head. This is slow German listening practice built on real news rather than scripted conversation. If it feels fast, the same stories run at A1 the same morning. If it feels easy, go to B1+. NOT SURE THIS IS YOUR LEVEL? About twenty short questions place you on the CEFR scale and show you what to work on next: https://linguawire.com/assessment MORE FROM LINGUAWIRE Daily German class: https://linguawire.com/class/german Starting from zero: https://linguawire.com/dayone/german The language guide: https://linguawire.com/guide Every language and level: https://linguawire.com/podcasts Also in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and English. If today's episode helped, please follow the show. It is the single thing that helps other German learners find us. Note: LinguaWire podcasts use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A2 German News | Lilly's Three-Hormone Strategy Outperforms Tirzepatide Alone
2026/10/01
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Eli Lilly reports greater weight loss from combining eloralintide with tirzepatide, but more patients stopped treatment because of side effects. Also: Nikon is reviewing a microscopy contest winner after scientists questioned whether AI influenced the image.
Heute: Lilly testet eine neue Medikamenten-Kombination · Nikon prüft einen umstrittenen Siegerbeitrag.
Today’s German focus: sich bewegen = to move. Vocabulary: das Wasserzeichen (watermark), das Merkmal (feature or characteristic), die Unterlagen (documents).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-01
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A2 German News | Lilly's Three-Hormone Strategy Outperforms Tirzepatide Alone
2026/10/01
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Eli Lilly reports greater weight loss from combining tirzepatide with eloralintide, but more patients stopped treatment because of side effects. Also: Nikon is re-evaluating a microscopy contest winner after scientists questioned whether AI was used in the video.
Heute: Lilly kombiniert zwei Medikamente · Nikon prüft ein Gewinner-Video.
Today’s German focus: verloren = lost. Vocabulary: die Dosis (dose), der Gewichtsverlust (weight loss), die Nebenwirkung (side effect).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-01
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A2 German News | Why Spain Protests Helped an Elderly Tenant
2026/09/30
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In this episode: Origin Genomics tests gene-editing technology on human embryos to prevent inherited diseases, but legal and safety concerns remain. Also: After large protests in Spain, an 87-year-old Madrid tenant can return home with her old rent for eight years.
Heute: Gen-Technik für gesunde Babys · Proteste helfen älterer Mieterin.
Today’s German focus: werden = to become; used to form the future. Vocabulary: die Miete (rent), der Protest (protest), die Wohnung (apartment or home).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-30
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A2 German News | Nvidia Builds a Safety Net for AI Agents
2026/09/29
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In this episode: Nvidia introduces OpenShell, a security platform designed to keep AI agents under control. Also: California bans the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to reduce plastic pollution.
Heute: Nvidia stellt OpenShell vor · Kalifornien verbietet Einweg-Vapes.
Today’s German focus: müssen, must or have to = must or have to. Vocabulary: der Abfall (waste), wegwerfen (to throw away), verkaufen (to sell).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-29
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A2 German News | How Spain Won 17 Football Titles in Five Years
2026/09/28
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In this episode: Spain wins 17 world and European football titles in five years across men's, women's and youth teams. Also: Swiss voters reject a stricter interpretation of neutrality by more than 70%, while the debate over sanctions and international rules continues.
Heute: Spanien gewinnt 17 Fußballtitel · Schweizer lehnen strengere Neutralität ab.
Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: der Sieg (victory), das Gold (gold), die Meisterschaft (championship).
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A2 German News | Wakefield Shock Wigan 33-6 to Reach First Final
2026/09/27
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In this episode: Wakefield shock Wigan 33-6 and reach their first Super League Grand Final. Also: TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million and adds new safety rules for teenagers.
Heute: Wakefield erreicht das große Finale · TikTok zahlt Alabama 100 Millionen Dollar.
Today’s German focus: hatte ... gewonnen = had won. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Inhalt (content), die Pause (break).
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A2 German News | Why Pope Leo XIV Fears AI Could Change Humanity
2026/09/26
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In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns in Paris that artificial intelligence and powerful machines could weaken humanity, and calls for education and rules. Also: New Munich research finds no clear evidence that young college graduates are losing jobs or that companies are widely hiring fewer graduates because of AI.
Heute: Papst Leo warnt vor dem Paradies der Maschinen · Keine klaren Beweise für Jobverluste bei Absolventen.
Today’s German focus: dürfen, to be allowed to; may = to be allowed to; may. Vocabulary: die Würde (dignity), die Aufgabe (task), entlassen (to dismiss; to fire).
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A2 German News | NASA and China Race for the Moon's Best Sites
2026/09/25
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In this episode: China delays its Chang'e 7 mission as NASA worries about access to valuable sites at the Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai could outsell Ford in the United States for the first time, helped by stronger sales and growing interest in hybrid cars.
Heute: China verschiebt die Mondmission · Hyundai könnte Ford überholen.
Today’s German focus: die Siedlung = the settlement. Vocabulary: der Krater (the crater), das Eis (the ice), die Siedlung (the settlement).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-25
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A2 German News | Why Trump Gave Xi a Red-Carpet Welcome
2026/09/24
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In this episode: Trump gives Xi Jinping an unusually lavish welcome at a US military base, while trade tensions and other big issues remain on the table. Also: Ofcom investigates Pornhub's new age checks, asking whether they are strong enough to stop children from reaching adult content.
Heute: Trump empfängt Xi am Rollfeld · Ofcom prüft neue Alterskontrollen.
Today’s German focus: müssen mehr investieren, must invest more = must invest more. Vocabulary: das Rollfeld (runway apron), die Basis (base), der Streitpunkt (point of dispute).
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A2 German News | Can Aurora Reach Profitability by 2028?
2026/09/23
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In this episode: Aurora is pushing more driverless trucks onto Texas highways and aiming for profitability by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse app is topping the App Store as shoppers use AI to compare deals and save time.
Heute: Aurora will bis 2028 Gewinn · Meta-App Muse liegt ganz oben.
Today’s German focus: ein wichtiger Teil der Entwicklung - a significant part of the development = a significant part of the development. Vocabulary: der Mangel (shortage), die Lücke (gap), der Schutz (protection).
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A2 German News | Hundreds of Flights Disrupted by a Cut Fiber Line
2026/09/22
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In this episode: More than 20 countries back a statement saying AI must stay under human control, with risks and safeguards at the center. Also: A cut fiber cable in New Jersey disrupts flights in Newark, Philadelphia, and the New York area, causing cancellations, delays, and diversions.
Heute: KI soll unter Kontrolle bleiben · Glasfaserkabel stört viele Flüge.
Today’s German focus: wurde ein Glasfaserkabel durchtrennt = a fiber-optic cable was cut. Vocabulary: die Leitung (the connection), das Kabel (the cable), die Verspätung (the delay).
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A2 German News | Australia Could See More People Reach Their 90s
2026/09/21
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Australia's life expectancy is set to rise, with more people expected to reach their 90s and the long-term budget feeling the pressure. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more services, extra seats, and a busier start than planned.
Heute: Australien wird älter · Chiltern ist jetzt öffentlich.
Today’s German focus: auf 39,3 Millionen steigen, to rise to 39.3 million = to rise to 39.3 million. Vocabulary: der Zug (train), die Verbindung (service), die Sitzplätze (seats).
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A2 German News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal?
2026/09/20
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security deal with Denmark over Greenland, but key rights and limits are still unclear. Also: Trump says he will create an AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while calling fears about AI a hoax.
Heute: Trump nennt Grönland-Abkommen · Trump plant neue KI-Einheit.
Today’s German focus: hat gesagt = has said. Vocabulary: die Präsenz (presence), der Stützpunkt (base), das Überflugrecht (overflight right).
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A2 German News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On
2026/09/19
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In this episode: Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike for On, and On makes its first football deal while Nike shifts its money elsewhere. Also: A U.S. poll shows most Americans want AI to move more slowly, with companies and government sharing responsibility.
Heute: Mbappé wechselt von Nike zu On · Amerikaner wollen KI bremsen.
Today’s German focus: müssen KI weiter entwickeln = must continue developing AI. Vocabulary: die Mehrheit (the majority), die Regierung (the government), bremsen (to slow down).
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A2 German News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control
2026/09/18
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: King Charles warns tech leaders about the risks of AI and says it must serve people, community, and nature. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a tiny 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's Odyssey inside a library book.
Heute: König Charles warnt vor KI-Gefahr · Altes Odyssee-Stück im Buch gefunden.
Today’s German focus: klare Worte finden, to make a clear statement = to make a clear statement. Vocabulary: die Gefahr (danger), das Treffen (meeting), die Handschrift (handwriting).
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Chester241 2026/09/28
Great show
Great for learning