In episode 43 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel
breaks down everything you need to know about German numbers. She
guides listeners through counting from 1 to 100, explains the
difference between “eins” and “ein,” and introduces patterns for
numbers above 20. She also previews upcoming episodes on
adjectives, ordinal numbers, and dates. This episode is perfect
for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their German
number skills. ️Download the PDF that accompanies this episode:
https://bettergerman.info/numbers
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Introduction
Welcome to another episode of the Better German Podcast! In
today's episode, host Susi Blumel—an experienced German
teacher—dives into all things numbers in German. Whether you're
just getting started or looking for a refresher, this episode
covers how to count from 1 to 100, say your age, tell the time,
and even share your phone number in German. Susi shares practical
tips, clear explanations, and encourages you to practice right
along with her. Additionally, she mentions helpful resources,
such as downloadable PDFs and the free-to-join Better
German Podcast Community, where you can find more
learning materials and connect with fellow podcast listeners. Get
ready for a fun, practical session that will kick your German
number skills up a notch!
Key Topics Covered
Counting in German
️ Numbers 1–100 with clear patterns (eins vs. ein, teens,
twenties, thirties and beyond)
️ Special tips for tricky cases like sechzehn and siebzehn
Numbers in Action
️ Say your age (Wie alt bist du? Ich bin … Jahre alt.)
️ Tell the time: Es ist ein Uhr, halb eins (12:30), noon,
midnight, AM/PM phrases
️ Share phone numbers clearly, digit by digit
Extra Number Know-How
️ Zero (null), negatives (minus), and decimals (20,5)
Practice & Next Steps
️ Repeat after Susi and try examples yourself
️ Use our free PDF for extra practice
️ Join the Better German Community for live
lessons and support
️ Coming up: adjectives, ordinal numbers, and dates
Related episodes
Episode 1: Introduction to Better German
Episode 4: How to Learn German
Episode 5: Introduction to Articles
Other Resources
Don’t forget to download your free PDF with
all the examples from this episode at—
https://bettergerman.info/numbers
You may find this helpful: our Adjectives Practice
PDF, which includes simple examples and exercises. It
walks you through the 16 essential German adjectives.
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