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10 Minuten
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In this episode: The US Justice Department asks Washington officials to set aside more than 400 ballots it says may belong to noncitizens, sparking concerns about election trust. Also: A Lancet report calls climate change a global health emergency, linking nearly three million deaths from 2016 to 2023 to climate change.
Heute: Mehr als 400 Wahlzettel beiseitelegen · Klimawandel ist ein globaler Gesundheitsnotfall.
Today’s German focus: höher als = higher than. Vocabulary: die Hitze (heat), der Todesfall (death), die Folge (consequence).
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In this episode: The US Justice Department asks Washington officials to set aside more than 400 ballots it says may belong to noncitizens, sparking concerns about election trust. Also: A Lancet report calls climate change a global health emergency, linking nearly three million deaths from 2016 to 2023 to climate change.
Heute: Mehr als 400 Wahlzettel beiseitelegen · Klimawandel ist ein globaler Gesundheitsnotfall.
Today’s German focus: höher als = higher than. Vocabulary: die Hitze (heat), der Todesfall (death), die Folge (consequence).
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: The war against Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs in Africa, threatening food security and future harvests. Also: A congressional report says Donald Trump's oil and gas holdings rose 43 percent during the war, while he bought and sold millions in related stocks.
Heute: Höhere Kosten bedrohen Afrikas Ernährung · Trumps Öl- und Gasaktien steigen.
Today’s German focus: sich verdoppeln = to double. Vocabulary: Dünger (fertiliser), Ernte (harvest), Landwirtschaft (agriculture).
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In this episode: The war against Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs in Africa, threatening food security and future harvests. Also: A congressional report says Donald Trump's oil and gas holdings rose 43 percent during the war, while he bought and sold millions in related stocks.
Heute: Höhere Kosten bedrohen Afrikas Ernährung · Trumps Öl- und Gasaktien steigen.
Today’s German focus: sich verdoppeln = to double. Vocabulary: Dünger (fertiliser), Ernte (harvest), Landwirtschaft (agriculture).
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against new military action, while diplomacy remains possible. Also: A US appeals court hears the Justice Department's lawsuit over California voter lists and alleged noncitizen voters.
Heute: Trump entscheidet zwischen Vereinbarung und Angriff · Streit über Wählerlisten in Kalifornien.
Today’s German focus: hatte aufgenommen = had resumed. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Stimmzettel (ballot), der Landkreis (county).
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In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against new military action, while diplomacy remains possible. Also: A US appeals court hears the Justice Department's lawsuit over California voter lists and alleged noncitizen voters.
Heute: Trump entscheidet zwischen Vereinbarung und Angriff · Streit über Wählerlisten in Kalifornien.
Today’s German focus: hatte aufgenommen = had resumed. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Stimmzettel (ballot), der Landkreis (county).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-26
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8 Minuten
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Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A Swiss poll this week showed strong support for an initiative to restrict the sale and use of loud fireworks before the November 29 vote. Also: Austria's Rax cable car celebrated its 100th anniversary this week, carrying visitors from Hirschwang to the Rax plateau in eight minutes.
Today’s German focus: waren = were. Vocabulary: der Berg (mountain), das Tal (valley), der Nebel (fog).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-25
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Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A Swiss poll this week showed strong support for an initiative to restrict the sale and use of loud fireworks before the November 29 vote. Also: Austria's Rax cable car celebrated its 100th anniversary this week, carrying visitors from Hirschwang to the Rax plateau in eight minutes.
Today’s German focus: waren = were. Vocabulary: der Berg (mountain), das Tal (valley), der Nebel (fog).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-25
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7 Minuten
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In this episode: The U.S. sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as plans for a possible attack on Iran emerge. Also: Serious PHP security flaws trigger a global warning, while authorities urge website owners to check systems and install updates.
Heute: Dritter Flugzeugträger im Nahen Osten · Schwere Sicherheitslücken in PHP.
Today’s German focus: half = helped. Vocabulary: die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability), die Webseite (website), das Update (update).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-24
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In this episode: The U.S. sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as plans for a possible attack on Iran emerge. Also: Serious PHP security flaws trigger a global warning, while authorities urge website owners to check systems and install updates.
Heute: Dritter Flugzeugträger im Nahen Osten · Schwere Sicherheitslücken in PHP.
Today’s German focus: half = helped. Vocabulary: die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability), die Webseite (website), das Update (update).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-24
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: The US Supreme Court rules that student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November election. Also: Attacks in Saudi Arabia and incidents near the Strait of Hormuz push Brent oil up 3% to $112 a barrel.
Heute: Studentenausweise gelten nicht bei der Wahl · Angriffe treiben den Ölpreis auf 112 Dollar.
Today’s German focus: stieg = rose; went up. Vocabulary: die Versorgung (the supply), der Transport (the transport), die Pipeline (the pipeline).
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In this episode: The US Supreme Court rules that student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November election. Also: Attacks in Saudi Arabia and incidents near the Strait of Hormuz push Brent oil up 3% to $112 a barrel.
Heute: Studentenausweise gelten nicht bei der Wahl · Angriffe treiben den Ölpreis auf 112 Dollar.
Today’s German focus: stieg = rose; went up. Vocabulary: die Versorgung (the supply), der Transport (the transport), die Pipeline (the pipeline).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-23
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: A missile attack injures six people in Kyiv as Russia signals it may resume peace talks. Also: Authorities in several countries take websites offline after two serious security flaws are found in PHP.
Heute: Raketenangriff auf Kyjiw und neue Friedensgespräche · Schwere Sicherheitslücken in der Programmiersprache PHP.
Today’s German focus: kein und keinen zur Verneinung von Nomen = no or not any for negating nouns. Vocabulary: der Angriff (the attack), die Waffenruhe (the ceasefire), der Stillstand (the standstill).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-22
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In this episode: A missile attack injures six people in Kyiv as Russia signals it may resume peace talks. Also: Authorities in several countries take websites offline after two serious security flaws are found in PHP.
Heute: Raketenangriff auf Kyjiw und neue Friedensgespräche · Schwere Sicherheitslücken in der Programmiersprache PHP.
Today’s German focus: kein und keinen zur Verneinung von Nomen = no or not any for negating nouns. Vocabulary: der Angriff (the attack), die Waffenruhe (the ceasefire), der Stillstand (the standstill).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-22
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: The European Union puts security first in a new Arctic strategy and plans a maritime security centre. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to support Republican candidates in the US midterm elections.
Heute: EU setzt Sicherheit in der Arktis an erste Stelle · Trump plant mehr als 400 Millionen Dollar.
Today’s German focus: werden = will / to become. Vocabulary: Das Zentrum (the centre), Die Bedrohung (the threat), Die Sicherheit (security).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-21
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In this episode: The European Union puts security first in a new Arctic strategy and plans a maritime security centre. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to support Republican candidates in the US midterm elections.
Heute: EU setzt Sicherheit in der Arktis an erste Stelle · Trump plant mehr als 400 Millionen Dollar.
Today’s German focus: werden = will / to become. Vocabulary: Das Zentrum (the centre), Die Bedrohung (the threat), Die Sicherheit (security).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-21
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: The Iran war continues as Russia criticizes the attacks, Iran proposes a seven-day ceasefire, and ten commercial vessels were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil remains above. Also: El Niño is strengthening and bringing extreme weather worldwide, including Indonesia's worst wildfire season since 2015 and powerful hurricanes in the eastern Pacific.
Heute: Ölpreis bleibt über 105 Dollar · El Niño bringt extremes Wetter.
Today’s German focus: wärmer und schwächer = warmer and weaker. Vocabulary: der Rauch (smoke), der Husten (cough), die Lungenentzündung (pneumonia).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-20
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In this episode: The Iran war continues as Russia criticizes the attacks, Iran proposes a seven-day ceasefire, and ten commercial vessels were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil remains above. Also: El Niño is strengthening and bringing extreme weather worldwide, including Indonesia's worst wildfire season since 2015 and powerful hurricanes in the eastern Pacific.
Heute: Ölpreis bleibt über 105 Dollar · El Niño bringt extremes Wetter.
Today’s German focus: wärmer und schwächer = warmer and weaker. Vocabulary: der Rauch (smoke), der Husten (cough), die Lungenentzündung (pneumonia).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-20
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace negotiations going, while Ukraine criticizes the decision. Also: A poll puts Democrats ahead of Republicans before the US midterm elections, while Trump's dissatisfaction reaches a new high.
Heute: Trump pausiert Sanktionen gegen Russland · Demokraten liegen vor Republikanern.
Today’s German focus: hatte beschlossen = had decided. Vocabulary: die Umfrage (poll), der Vorsprung (lead), die Stimmung (mood or general opinion).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-19
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In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace negotiations going, while Ukraine criticizes the decision. Also: A poll puts Democrats ahead of Republicans before the US midterm elections, while Trump's dissatisfaction reaches a new high.
Heute: Trump pausiert Sanktionen gegen Russland · Demokraten liegen vor Republikanern.
Today’s German focus: hatte beschlossen = had decided. Vocabulary: die Umfrage (poll), der Vorsprung (lead), die Stimmung (mood or general opinion).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-19
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8 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: In southern Germany, children carve large turnips into glowing ghost figures, an old autumn tradition that is seeing a small revival. Also: A Vienna district asks dog owners to carry tap water and rinse places where their dogs urinate, helping protect trees and soil.
Today’s German focus: können = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: die Rinde (bark), der Stamm (trunk), der Boden (ground or soil).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-18
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Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: In southern Germany, children carve large turnips into glowing ghost figures, an old autumn tradition that is seeing a small revival. Also: A Vienna district asks dog owners to carry tap water and rinse places where their dogs urinate, helping protect trees and soil.
Today’s German focus: können = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: die Rinde (bark), der Stamm (trunk), der Boden (ground or soil).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery in Ryazan, southeast of Moscow, as Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Also: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon falls to its lowest level since records began, but an election could change that progress.
Heute: Ukraine greift Ölraffinerie in Rjasan an · Abholzung im Amazonasgebiet sinkt stark.
Today’s German focus: Das Perfekt mit haben = the present perfect with haben. Vocabulary: die Abholzung (deforestation), der Rückgang (decline), der Wald (forest).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-17
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In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery in Ryazan, southeast of Moscow, as Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Also: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon falls to its lowest level since records began, but an election could change that progress.
Heute: Ukraine greift Ölraffinerie in Rjasan an · Abholzung im Amazonasgebiet sinkt stark.
Today’s German focus: Das Perfekt mit haben = the present perfect with haben. Vocabulary: die Abholzung (deforestation), der Rückgang (decline), der Wald (forest).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Five ballistic missiles struck Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, while the prime minister and other ministers were unharmed. Also: The US Justice Department sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asked a court to block their mail-in ballots.
Heute: Fünf Raketen treffen den Präsidentenpalast · US-Regierung verklagt Kalifornien.
Today’s German focus: der bestimmte Artikel die im Nominativ, the definite article die in the = the definite article die in the nominative case. Vocabulary: die Frist (deadline), die Wahlbehörde (election authority), das Wahlrecht (right to vote).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-16
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In this episode: Five ballistic missiles struck Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, while the prime minister and other ministers were unharmed. Also: The US Justice Department sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asked a court to block their mail-in ballots.
Heute: Fünf Raketen treffen den Präsidentenpalast · US-Regierung verklagt Kalifornien.
Today’s German focus: der bestimmte Artikel die im Nominativ, the definite article die in the = the definite article die in the nominative case. Vocabulary: die Frist (deadline), die Wahlbehörde (election authority), das Wahlrecht (right to vote).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: US inflation rises as gasoline and diesel prices become more expensive before the midterm elections. Also: Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and deceived parents.
Heute: Benzin wird in den USA teurer · Acht Bundesstaaten klagen gegen OpenAI.
Today’s German focus: Welche Vorwürfe nennen die Kläger? = What accusations do the plaintiffs name?. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Vorwurf (accusation), das Gericht (court).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-15
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In this episode: US inflation rises as gasoline and diesel prices become more expensive before the midterm elections. Also: Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and deceived parents.
Heute: Benzin wird in den USA teurer · Acht Bundesstaaten klagen gegen OpenAI.
Today’s German focus: Welche Vorwürfe nennen die Kläger? = What accusations do the plaintiffs name?. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Vorwurf (accusation), das Gericht (court).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-15
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: The Houthis threaten a swift and painful response if the US helps Saudi Arabia, after attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least 20 people. Also: Some countries want to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries call for a faster publication.
Heute: Die Huthi drohen mit einer schmerzhaften Antwort · Streit über den nächsten Klimabericht.
Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: der Bericht (report), der Einfluss (influence), die Veröffentlichung (publication).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-14
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In this episode: The Houthis threaten a swift and painful response if the US helps Saudi Arabia, after attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least 20 people. Also: Some countries want to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries call for a faster publication.
Heute: Die Huthi drohen mit einer schmerzhaften Antwort · Streit über den nächsten Klimabericht.
Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: der Bericht (report), der Einfluss (influence), die Veröffentlichung (publication).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-14
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