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11 Minuten
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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).
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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).
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10 Minuten
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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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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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10 Minuten
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-27
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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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11 Minuten
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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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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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10 Minuten
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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).
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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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9 Minuten
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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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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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8 Minuten
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-23
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-23
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8 Minuten
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-22
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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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9 Minuten
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-21
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-21
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9 Minuten
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-20
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-20
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8 Minuten
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-19
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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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9 Minuten
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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).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-18
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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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7 Minuten
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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point to fight high inflation. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court as new tensions grow.
Heute: US-Notenbank erhöht Zinsen erneut · Syrisches Parlament schafft Gericht ab.
Today’s German focus: die Preise beruhigen (to calm prices) = to calm prices. Vocabulary: die Zinsen (interest rates), einstimmig (unanimously), der Preis (price).
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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point to fight high inflation. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court as new tensions grow.
Heute: US-Notenbank erhöht Zinsen erneut · Syrisches Parlament schafft Gericht ab.
Today’s German focus: die Preise beruhigen (to calm prices) = to calm prices. Vocabulary: die Zinsen (interest rates), einstimmig (unanimously), der Preis (price).
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone in Lithuanian airspace, and officials examine debris while warning the incident could signal wider tension. Also: General Motors rolls out a new in-car software experience for redesigned pickup trucks, aiming for simpler controls, smarter screens, and a more smartphone-like feel.
Heute: NATO schießt Drohne ab · GM zeigt neue Auto-Software.
Today’s German focus: Die Teile werden geprüft, are being examined = are being examined. Vocabulary: der Luftraum (airspace), der Sprengstoff (explosive), der Vorfall (incident).
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In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone in Lithuanian airspace, and officials examine debris while warning the incident could signal wider tension. Also: General Motors rolls out a new in-car software experience for redesigned pickup trucks, aiming for simpler controls, smarter screens, and a more smartphone-like feel.
Heute: NATO schießt Drohne ab · GM zeigt neue Auto-Software.
Today’s German focus: Die Teile werden geprüft, are being examined = are being examined. Vocabulary: der Luftraum (airspace), der Sprengstoff (explosive), der Vorfall (incident).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-16
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa was revoked and a travel ban applied. Also: Finland joined France's nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe weighs Russian pressure and doubts about US protection.
Heute: Iranischer Atomchef darf nicht nach Wien · Finnland schließt sich Frankreich an.
Today’s German focus: hat zurückgenommen = has revoked. Vocabulary: die Teilnahme (participation), das Visum (visa), die Reise (trip).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-15
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In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa was revoked and a travel ban applied. Also: Finland joined France's nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe weighs Russian pressure and doubts about US protection.
Heute: Iranischer Atomchef darf nicht nach Wien · Finnland schließt sich Frankreich an.
Today’s German focus: hat zurückgenommen = has revoked. Vocabulary: die Teilnahme (participation), das Visum (visa), die Reise (trip).
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