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12 Minuten
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In this episode: The US says major combat operations in Iran are not needed, while three men face charges linked to nearly 20 attempted attacks. Also: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem calls US and Israeli election results positive for Lebanon and rejects disarming the group.
Heute: Drei Männer wegen fast 20 Angriffen angeklagt · Qassem sieht Wahlergebnisse als Vorteil.
Today’s German focus: mehr als = more than. Vocabulary: das Waffenarsenal (weapons arsenal), die Entwaffnung (disarmament), die Besetzung (occupation).
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In this episode: The US says major combat operations in Iran are not needed, while three men face charges linked to nearly 20 attempted attacks. Also: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem calls US and Israeli election results positive for Lebanon and rejects disarming the group.
Heute: Drei Männer wegen fast 20 Angriffen angeklagt · Qassem sieht Wahlergebnisse als Vorteil.
Today’s German focus: mehr als = more than. Vocabulary: das Waffenarsenal (weapons arsenal), die Entwaffnung (disarmament), die Besetzung (occupation).
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: Ukraine and Russia compete with AI data centers for China's limited optical fiber supply used in drones. Also: Heavy rain floods tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, where about 1.4 million people live in tents or emergency shelters.
Heute: Kampf um Glasfaserkabel für Drohnen · Starker Regen überflutet Zelte in Gaza.
Today’s German focus: sie = her, him, it, or them. Vocabulary: Zelt (tent), Notunterkunft (emergency shelter), Wiederaufbau (reconstruction).
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In this episode: Ukraine and Russia compete with AI data centers for China's limited optical fiber supply used in drones. Also: Heavy rain floods tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, where about 1.4 million people live in tents or emergency shelters.
Heute: Kampf um Glasfaserkabel für Drohnen · Starker Regen überflutet Zelte in Gaza.
Today’s German focus: sie = her, him, it, or them. Vocabulary: Zelt (tent), Notunterkunft (emergency shelter), Wiederaufbau (reconstruction).
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12 Minuten
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In this episode: Ukraine, Russia and the US meet in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks since February, focusing on security after the war and disputed territory in Donetsk. Also: COP31 begins in Turkey, where nearly 200 countries discuss fossil fuel prices, inflation, renewable energy and the effects of global warming.
Heute: Neue Gespräche über den Krieg in der Ukraine · Die UN-Klimakonferenz COP31 beginnt.
Today’s German focus: ihr helfen, to help her = to help her. Vocabulary: Einigung (agreement), Forderung (demand), Maßnahme (measure).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-10
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In this episode: Ukraine, Russia and the US meet in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks since February, focusing on security after the war and disputed territory in Donetsk. Also: COP31 begins in Turkey, where nearly 200 countries discuss fossil fuel prices, inflation, renewable energy and the effects of global warming.
Heute: Neue Gespräche über den Krieg in der Ukraine · Die UN-Klimakonferenz COP31 beginnt.
Today’s German focus: ihr helfen, to help her = to help her. Vocabulary: Einigung (agreement), Forderung (demand), Maßnahme (measure).
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: The US announces Task Force Iron Gate to target overland trade routes into and out of Iran, while Iran dismisses it as word play. Also: Heavy El Niño rains have turned Chile's Atacama Desert into a spectacular floral display, with more than 200 species flowering.
Heute: Iran nennt neue US-Einheit ein Wortspiel · Die Atacama-Wüste blüht wieder.
Today’s German focus: werden = to become; used with the infinitive to talk about the future. Vocabulary: die Blüte (bloom), der Boden (ground or soil), der Samen (seed).
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In this episode: The US announces Task Force Iron Gate to target overland trade routes into and out of Iran, while Iran dismisses it as word play. Also: Heavy El Niño rains have turned Chile's Atacama Desert into a spectacular floral display, with more than 200 species flowering.
Heute: Iran nennt neue US-Einheit ein Wortspiel · Die Atacama-Wüste blüht wieder.
Today’s German focus: werden = to become; used with the infinitive to talk about the future. Vocabulary: die Blüte (bloom), der Boden (ground or soil), der Samen (seed).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-09
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9 Minuten
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Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Last week, a restaurant in Andermatt became Switzerland's fifth three-star Michelin restaurant. Also: Berlin Brandenburg Airport's winter schedule adds and restores routes to Rome, Milan, and Finnish Lapland.
Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: Die Strecke (route or flight connection), Das Ziel (destination), Der Zwischenstopp (stopover).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-08
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Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Last week, a restaurant in Andermatt became Switzerland's fifth three-star Michelin restaurant. Also: Berlin Brandenburg Airport's winter schedule adds and restores routes to Rome, Milan, and Finnish Lapland.
Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: Die Strecke (route or flight connection), Das Ziel (destination), Der Zwischenstopp (stopover).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-08
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12 Minuten
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In this episode: Ukraine, Russia and the US plan talks in Abu Dhabi about security guarantees and possible future peace talks. Also: The US urges China to fulfil its Busan trade agreement commitments, including tariff cuts and agricultural purchases.
Heute: Gespräche über Sicherheit in Abu Dhabi · USA fordern Umsetzung der Vereinbarung.
Today’s German focus: größer = larger or greater. Vocabulary: die Vereinbarung (agreement), die Beschränkung (restriction), die Abgabe (payment to the state).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-07
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In this episode: Ukraine, Russia and the US plan talks in Abu Dhabi about security guarantees and possible future peace talks. Also: The US urges China to fulfil its Busan trade agreement commitments, including tariff cuts and agricultural purchases.
Heute: Gespräche über Sicherheit in Abu Dhabi · USA fordern Umsetzung der Vereinbarung.
Today’s German focus: größer = larger or greater. Vocabulary: die Vereinbarung (agreement), die Beschränkung (restriction), die Abgabe (payment to the state).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-07
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: Oil prices recover slightly as ships remain under attack in the Persian Gulf and Iran discusses energy and shipping with Russia and Oman. Also: The Nasdaq falls more than 5.5% after US midterm results increase fears about AI investment, regulation, and the expansion of data centers.
Heute: Ölpreise steigen nach starkem Fall · Der Nasdaq fällt mehr als 5,5 Prozent.
Today’s German focus: niedriger = lower. Vocabulary: die Meerenge (the strait), die Route (the route), der Verkehr (the 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-a2-2026-11-06
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In this episode: Oil prices recover slightly as ships remain under attack in the Persian Gulf and Iran discusses energy and shipping with Russia and Oman. Also: The Nasdaq falls more than 5.5% after US midterm results increase fears about AI investment, regulation, and the expansion of data centers.
Heute: Ölpreise steigen nach starkem Fall · Der Nasdaq fällt mehr als 5,5 Prozent.
Today’s German focus: niedriger = lower. Vocabulary: die Meerenge (the strait), die Route (the route), der Verkehr (the traffic).
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12 Minuten
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In this episode: Democrats control both chambers of Congress, weakening Trump and increasing uncertainty for markets, inflation, growth, and government borrowing costs. Also: Hackers linked by researchers to Russia's foreign intelligence service used iOS and Android flaws to target website visitors and steal cookies, passwords, and phone data.
Heute: Demokraten kontrollieren Repräsentantenhaus und Senat · Hacker greifen iPhones und Android-Smartphones an.
Today’s German focus: ihnen = to them. Vocabulary: die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability), der Datenverkehr (data traffic), das Passwort (password).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-05
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In this episode: Democrats control both chambers of Congress, weakening Trump and increasing uncertainty for markets, inflation, growth, and government borrowing costs. Also: Hackers linked by researchers to Russia's foreign intelligence service used iOS and Android flaws to target website visitors and steal cookies, passwords, and phone data.
Heute: Demokraten kontrollieren Repräsentantenhaus und Senat · Hacker greifen iPhones und Android-Smartphones an.
Today’s German focus: ihnen = to them. Vocabulary: die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability), der Datenverkehr (data traffic), das Passwort (password).
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: The US launches limited strikes on Iranian targets on Qeshm Island after Iran fires at a US fighter jet and threatens ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Russian attacks kill at least 38 Ukrainian civilians in 24 hours, hitting an aid centre, a hospice and a hospital.
Heute: Begrenzte US-Angriffe auf iranische Ziele · Russische Angriffe töten 38 Zivilisten.
Today’s German focus: sich versammeln = to gather. Vocabulary: die Schule (school), das Dach (roof), der Raum (room).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-04
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In this episode: The US launches limited strikes on Iranian targets on Qeshm Island after Iran fires at a US fighter jet and threatens ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Russian attacks kill at least 38 Ukrainian civilians in 24 hours, hitting an aid centre, a hospice and a hospital.
Heute: Begrenzte US-Angriffe auf iranische Ziele · Russische Angriffe töten 38 Zivilisten.
Today’s German focus: sich versammeln = to gather. Vocabulary: die Schule (school), das Dach (roof), der Raum (room).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-04
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11 Minuten
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In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as traders hope for more talks between Iran and the United States. Also: The United States will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access, affecting $1.7 billion in South African exports.
Heute: Ölpreise fallen wegen Hoffnung auf Gespräche · Südafrika verliert Handelsvorteile der USA.
Today’s German focus: hatte sich vorbereitet = had prepared. Vocabulary: das Handelsprogramm (trade program), der Zoll (customs duty), die Ware (goods).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-03
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In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as traders hope for more talks between Iran and the United States. Also: The United States will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access, affecting $1.7 billion in South African exports.
Heute: Ölpreise fallen wegen Hoffnung auf Gespräche · Südafrika verliert Handelsvorteile der USA.
Today’s German focus: hatte sich vorbereitet = had prepared. Vocabulary: das Handelsprogramm (trade program), der Zoll (customs duty), die Ware (goods).
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11 Minuten
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In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, raising fears of renewed conflict. Also: Democrats lead Republicans 52%-45% before the US midterm elections, while 60% disapprove of Donald Trump's work as president.
Heute: UN-Friedensmission in der Westsahara beendet · Demokraten vor den Zwischenwahlen vorn.
Today’s German focus: ihn = him; it, referring to a masculine noun. Vocabulary: der Entwurf (draft), das Veto (veto), die Mehrheit (majority).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-02
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In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, raising fears of renewed conflict. Also: Democrats lead Republicans 52%-45% before the US midterm elections, while 60% disapprove of Donald Trump's work as president.
Heute: UN-Friedensmission in der Westsahara beendet · Demokraten vor den Zwischenwahlen vorn.
Today’s German focus: ihn = him; it, referring to a masculine noun. Vocabulary: der Entwurf (draft), das Veto (veto), die Mehrheit (majority).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-02
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10 Minuten
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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 keeps it from continuing to Zurich. Also: Kim de Dood leaves Luxembourg's Michelin-starred Le Lys, where Milan Brée will become head chef in January 2027.
Today’s German focus: sollen = to be supposed to; should. Vocabulary: der Küchenchef (head chef), die Leitung (management or responsibility), die Ausbildung (professional training).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-01
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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 keeps it from continuing to Zurich. Also: Kim de Dood leaves Luxembourg's Michelin-starred Le Lys, where Milan Brée will become head chef in January 2027.
Today’s German focus: sollen = to be supposed to; should. Vocabulary: der Küchenchef (head chef), die Leitung (management or responsibility), die Ausbildung (professional training).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-01
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: Disappointing earnings and doubts about AI spending push US technology stocks down, wiping nearly $1 trillion from the Nasdaq in one week.
Heute: USA genehmigen 500 Patriot-Raketen · Fast eine Billion Dollar an der Nasdaq verloren.
Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: Die Ausgabe (expense or expenditure), Die Investition (investment), Der Gewinn (profit).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-31
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In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: Disappointing earnings and doubts about AI spending push US technology stocks down, wiping nearly $1 trillion from the Nasdaq in one week.
Heute: USA genehmigen 500 Patriot-Raketen · Fast eine Billion Dollar an der Nasdaq verloren.
Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: Die Ausgabe (expense or expenditure), Die Investition (investment), Der Gewinn (profit).
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: A letter from the US could enable new talks with Iran, offering diplomacy, sanctions relief, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate, but inflation and high energy costs continue to pressure many households.
Heute: Brief aus den USA für neue Gespräche · US-Wirtschaft wächst trotz hoher Inflation.
Today’s German focus: das Plusquamperfekt = the past perfect. Vocabulary: der Haushalt (household), der Lohn (wage), das Budget (budget).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-30
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In this episode: A letter from the US could enable new talks with Iran, offering diplomacy, sanctions relief, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate, but inflation and high energy costs continue to pressure many households.
Heute: Brief aus den USA für neue Gespräche · US-Wirtschaft wächst trotz hoher Inflation.
Today’s German focus: das Plusquamperfekt = the past perfect. Vocabulary: der Haushalt (household), der Lohn (wage), das Budget (budget).
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation. Also: The US government plans to loosen methane-leak rules for oil and gas companies.
Heute: Die Fed lässt den Leitzins unverändert · Regeln gegen Methan-Lecks werden gelockert.
Today’s German focus: sie = them. Vocabulary: das Leck (leak), die Förderung (production), die Emission (emission).
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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation. Also: The US government plans to loosen methane-leak rules for oil and gas companies.
Heute: Die Fed lässt den Leitzins unverändert · Regeln gegen Methan-Lecks werden gelockert.
Today’s German focus: sie = them. Vocabulary: das Leck (leak), die Förderung (production), die Emission (emission).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-29
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