In this episode of Better German teaches listeners the German
words for basic colors. She shares updates about her teaching,
new online courses, and the free Better German community. Susi
provides a clear, repeat-after-me pronunciation guide for a range
of color words, tips for memorizing and practicing vocabulary,
and practical exercises to help learners integrate these new
words into everyday use. Bonus resources, including a handy
printable PDF with color vocabulary, are available in the
Better German community which is completely free to sign
up.
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Introduction
Welcome back to the Better German Podcast! In today's episode,
host Susi Blumel brings you a fresh, interactive lesson all about
colors in German. Susi shares some behind-the-scenes updates
about the podcast, exciting plans for upcoming courses, and tips
on how you can make your German learning journey even more
effective—right from your own home. Get ready to practice German
color vocabulary, learn helpful pronunciation tips, and discover
practical ways to master new words through sentences and
repetition. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to brush
up on the basics, this episode is packed with simple, clear
explanations and plenty of encouragement to help you learn German
better, one color at a time.
Key Topics - Learning Colors, Making Sentences in
German
• Why podcast episodes have been irregular—and what’s changing
going forward
• Behind-the-scenes updates: new assistant, new teachers, new
courses launching in September
• Why podcasts alone aren’t enough—and how to use them
effectively for real learning
• The power of making your own sentences (not
just listening!) to learn vocab deeply
• Overcoming the “I don’t know what to say” block when generating
sentences
• Interactive vs. passive learning—and how to stay engaged even
without a teacher
• Learn essential German color vocabulary (with
pronunciation tips and regional variations)
• Practice ideas:
️ Repeating words out loud
️ Using “Das ist...” and simple full sentences
️ Partner Q&A: “Ist das Buch grün?” – “Ja, das Buch ist
grün.”
• Bonus: Get the free worksheet in the Better German
community
• Final word: Join the community, leave a review, and let’s learn
together!
Related Episodes
Episode 1: Introduction to Better German
Episode 4: How to Learn German
Episode 5: Introduction to Articles
Episode 6: Wordlist Body Parts
Episode 28: How Much Practice Do We Need When Learning
German
Episode 39: Restart and Conversation
Other Resources
Check out this Interactive German Movie
Guide with suitable TV shows and movies with subtitles
in your language, so you can start using movies to learn right
away! Watching German movies and TV shows is great to help you
learn German.
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