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9 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A John Deere tractor gets fixed with self-repair software, but many farmers still doubt the system. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with critics praising the emotional comeback show.
Heute: Traktor mit Software repariert · Céline Dion zurück in Paris.
Today’s German focus: Man kann Fragen eingeben, you can enter questions = you can enter questions. Vocabulary: die Meldung (message), die Anleitung (instructions), das Kabel (cable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-14
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In this episode: A John Deere tractor gets fixed with self-repair software, but many farmers still doubt the system. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with critics praising the emotional comeback show.
Heute: Traktor mit Software repariert · Céline Dion zurück in Paris.
Today’s German focus: Man kann Fragen eingeben, you can enter questions = you can enter questions. Vocabulary: die Meldung (message), die Anleitung (instructions), das Kabel (cable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-14
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: The USA edge Spain in Berlin and move into the women's basketball World Cup final against France, keeping a 35-game winning streak alive. Also: UK data suggests AI is changing job prospects for computer science and economics graduates, with coding and software roles falling sharply.
Heute: USA siegen knapp gegen Spanien · KI verändert Jobchancen in Großbritannien.
Today’s German focus: könnte dabei eine Rolle spielen = could play a role. Vocabulary: die Nachfrage (demand), sinken (to fall), der Wandel (change).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-13
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In this episode: The USA edge Spain in Berlin and move into the women's basketball World Cup final against France, keeping a 35-game winning streak alive. Also: UK data suggests AI is changing job prospects for computer science and economics graduates, with coding and software roles falling sharply.
Heute: USA siegen knapp gegen Spanien · KI verändert Jobchancen in Großbritannien.
Today’s German focus: könnte dabei eine Rolle spielen = could play a role. Vocabulary: die Nachfrage (demand), sinken (to fall), der Wandel (change).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-13
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9 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Two top tennis players meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with Sabalenka defending her title and Rybakina chasing world No. 1. Also: We explain Rosh Hashanah and the shofar, the horn that many Jews hear as part of the New Year holiday.
Heute: Sabalenka und Rybakina im Finale · Schofar-Klang zu Rosch Haschana.
Today’s German focus: Das Schofar macht vor allem Lärm = The shofar makes mostly noise. Vocabulary: das Horn (horn), das Fest (holiday), die Aufmerksamkeit (attention).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-12
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In this episode: Two top tennis players meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with Sabalenka defending her title and Rybakina chasing world No. 1. Also: We explain Rosh Hashanah and the shofar, the horn that many Jews hear as part of the New Year holiday.
Heute: Sabalenka und Rybakina im Finale · Schofar-Klang zu Rosch Haschana.
Today’s German focus: Das Schofar macht vor allem Lärm = The shofar makes mostly noise. Vocabulary: das Horn (horn), das Fest (holiday), die Aufmerksamkeit (attention).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-12
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9 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Macy's posts stronger sales, lifts its full-year outlook, and says the turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android adds a safer way to move logins between password managers on your phone.
Heute: Macy hebt die Prognose an · Android macht Login-Wechsel sicher.
Today’s German focus: die Prognose für das ganze Jahr angehoben, to raise the full-year forecast = to raise the full-year forecast. Vocabulary: der Umsatz (revenue), die Prognose (forecast), anheben (to raise).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-11
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In this episode: Macy's posts stronger sales, lifts its full-year outlook, and says the turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android adds a safer way to move logins between password managers on your phone.
Heute: Macy hebt die Prognose an · Android macht Login-Wechsel sicher.
Today’s German focus: die Prognose für das ganze Jahr angehoben, to raise the full-year forecast = to raise the full-year forecast. Vocabulary: der Umsatz (revenue), die Prognose (forecast), anheben (to raise).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-11
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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.
In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back in New York, saves two match points, and reaches the US Open semifinals. Also: Researchers in Sulawesi find clues that people may have used betel nuts with mind-altering effects 25,000 years ago.
Heute: Gauff gewinnt nach starkem Comeback · Alte Nüsse mit Wirkung in Sulawesi.
Today’s German focus: ging in den Tiebreak = went to the tiebreak. Vocabulary: Schläger (racket), Satz (set), Wendepunkt (turning point).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-10
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In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back in New York, saves two match points, and reaches the US Open semifinals. Also: Researchers in Sulawesi find clues that people may have used betel nuts with mind-altering effects 25,000 years ago.
Heute: Gauff gewinnt nach starkem Comeback · Alte Nüsse mit Wirkung in Sulawesi.
Today’s German focus: ging in den Tiebreak = went to the tiebreak. Vocabulary: Schläger (racket), Satz (set), Wendepunkt (turning point).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-10
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9 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and a new CEO at a major event. Also: An EU report says illegal cigarette factories are spreading fast and costing billions.
Heute: Apple zeigt faltbares iPhone · Illegale Zigarettenfabriken wachsen.
Today’s German focus: könnte auch das iPhone 18 kommen = could also come / might also be released. Vocabulary: der Chef (boss / chief executive), neu (new), falten (to fold).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-09
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In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and a new CEO at a major event. Also: An EU report says illegal cigarette factories are spreading fast and costing billions.
Heute: Apple zeigt faltbares iPhone · Illegale Zigarettenfabriken wachsen.
Today’s German focus: könnte auch das iPhone 18 kommen = could also come / might also be released. Vocabulary: der Chef (boss / chief executive), neu (new), falten (to fold).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-09
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: Marco Rubio travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet newly elected leaders and discuss cooperation, security, and trade. Also: The TSA starts a new program that lets some TSA PreCheck members visit airport gates without a plane ticket.
Heute: Rubio reist nach drei Ländern · Neue Regeln am Flughafen.
Today’s German focus: können einen Antrag stellen (can submit an application) = can submit an application. Vocabulary: die Kontrolle (security check), der Ausweis (ID card), der Antrag (application).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-08
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In this episode: Marco Rubio travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet newly elected leaders and discuss cooperation, security, and trade. Also: The TSA starts a new program that lets some TSA PreCheck members visit airport gates without a plane ticket.
Heute: Rubio reist nach drei Ländern · Neue Regeln am Flughafen.
Today’s German focus: können einen Antrag stellen (can submit an application) = can submit an application. Vocabulary: die Kontrolle (security check), der Ausweis (ID card), der Antrag (application).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-08
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9 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A small Canadian town quickly sheltered thousands of stranded passengers after 38 planes landed. Also: Jamaica brings a slavery reparations petition to King Charles in London.
Heute: Gander hilft 7.000 Menschen · Jamaika bringt Petition nach London.
Today’s German focus: bitten, to ask politely = to ask politely. Vocabulary: Unterkunft (place to sleep and stay), rief (called), Gemeinschaftszentrum (community center).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-07
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In this episode: A small Canadian town quickly sheltered thousands of stranded passengers after 38 planes landed. Also: Jamaica brings a slavery reparations petition to King Charles in London.
Heute: Gander hilft 7.000 Menschen · Jamaika bringt Petition nach London.
Today’s German focus: bitten, to ask politely = to ask politely. Vocabulary: Unterkunft (place to sleep and stay), rief (called), Gemeinschaftszentrum (community center).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-07
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed a major threshold, while safety worries grow after serious incidents and reports of models helping users cheat. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Heute: OpenAI überschreitet die Grenze · Duterte zahlt Kaution in Manila.
Today’s German focus: hat Kaution bezahlt = posted bail. Vocabulary: die Grenze (boundary), die Gefahr (danger), die Sorge (worry).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-06
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In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed a major threshold, while safety worries grow after serious incidents and reports of models helping users cheat. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Heute: OpenAI überschreitet die Grenze · Duterte zahlt Kaution in Manila.
Today’s German focus: hat Kaution bezahlt = posted bail. Vocabulary: die Grenze (boundary), die Gefahr (danger), die Sorge (worry).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-06
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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.
In this episode: A $650 smartphone is designed to last longer and be easy to repair, with modular parts, recycled materials, and a push for full ownership. Also: Researchers completed a second full map of a fruit fly brain, and the teamwork could help future neuroscience.
Heute: Fairphone setzt auf Reparatur · Zweite Karte vom Fliegenhirn.
Today’s German focus: fertigstellen, to finish completely = to finish completely. Vocabulary: die Karte (map), fertigstellen (to finish completely), zusammenarbeiten (to work together).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-05
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In this episode: A $650 smartphone is designed to last longer and be easy to repair, with modular parts, recycled materials, and a push for full ownership. Also: Researchers completed a second full map of a fruit fly brain, and the teamwork could help future neuroscience.
Heute: Fairphone setzt auf Reparatur · Zweite Karte vom Fliegenhirn.
Today’s German focus: fertigstellen, to finish completely = to finish completely. Vocabulary: die Karte (map), fertigstellen (to finish completely), zusammenarbeiten (to work together).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-05
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9 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: India's internet depends on a tiny stretch of coast near Mumbai, where most of its intercontinental cables land. We look at why that concentration could slow traffic and make. Also: France says it has had its hottest summer on record. We cover the heatwaves, excess deaths, wildfires, and the country's much drier-than-normal summer.
Heute: Indiens Internet am Küstenabschnitt · Frankreich meldet den heißesten Sommer.
Today’s German focus: hat ... gemeldet = has reported. Vocabulary: die Hitzewelle (heatwave), die Todesfälle (deaths), die Brände (fires).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-04
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In this episode: India's internet depends on a tiny stretch of coast near Mumbai, where most of its intercontinental cables land. We look at why that concentration could slow traffic and make. Also: France says it has had its hottest summer on record. We cover the heatwaves, excess deaths, wildfires, and the country's much drier-than-normal summer.
Heute: Indiens Internet am Küstenabschnitt · Frankreich meldet den heißesten Sommer.
Today’s German focus: hat ... gemeldet = has reported. Vocabulary: die Hitzewelle (heatwave), die Todesfälle (deaths), die Brände (fires).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-04
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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.
In this episode: A shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves two people dead and several others injured, including police officers. Also: A US judge rejects a forced breakup of Google's ad business, and the company keeps AdX for now.
Heute: Schüsse in Minneapolis mit zwei Toten · Google behält AdX vorerst.
Today’s German focus: hat entschieden = has decided. Vocabulary: die Auktion (auction), das Urteil (court ruling), die Aktien (shares).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-03
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In this episode: A shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves two people dead and several others injured, including police officers. Also: A US judge rejects a forced breakup of Google's ad business, and the company keeps AdX for now.
Heute: Schüsse in Minneapolis mit zwei Toten · Google behält AdX vorerst.
Today’s German focus: hat entschieden = has decided. Vocabulary: die Auktion (auction), das Urteil (court ruling), die Aktien (shares).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-03
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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.
In this episode: Ikea cuts prices across Europe, with some items reduced by up to 28%, as rising living costs make customers more careful with spending. Also: Sources say Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned the White House about Pete Hegseth's mass firings and leadership chaos before resigning.
Heute: Ikea senkt Preise in Europa · Driscoll warnt vor Hegseth.
Today’s German focus: hat ... gesenkt = has lowered. Vocabulary: der Preisnachlass (price reduction), die Lieferkette (supply chain), erschwinglich (affordable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-02
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In this episode: Ikea cuts prices across Europe, with some items reduced by up to 28%, as rising living costs make customers more careful with spending. Also: Sources say Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned the White House about Pete Hegseth's mass firings and leadership chaos before resigning.
Heute: Ikea senkt Preise in Europa · Driscoll warnt vor Hegseth.
Today’s German focus: hat ... gesenkt = has lowered. Vocabulary: der Preisnachlass (price reduction), die Lieferkette (supply chain), erschwinglich (affordable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-02
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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.
In this episode: Turkmenistan begins repairing ageing oil and gas facilities after eight methane leaks are stopped, showing a first response to a big climate problem. Also: NASA launches the Roman Space Telescope, a new mission that will widen our view of the Universe and add to what Hubble and Webb can show.
Heute: Turkmenistan repariert Methan-Lecks · NASA startet das Roman-Teleskop.
Today’s German focus: hat begonnen, has begun = has begun. Vocabulary: das Rohr (pipe), reparieren (to repair), die Fackel (flare).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-01
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In this episode: Turkmenistan begins repairing ageing oil and gas facilities after eight methane leaks are stopped, showing a first response to a big climate problem. Also: NASA launches the Roman Space Telescope, a new mission that will widen our view of the Universe and add to what Hubble and Webb can show.
Heute: Turkmenistan repariert Methan-Lecks · NASA startet das Roman-Teleskop.
Today’s German focus: hat begonnen, has begun = has begun. Vocabulary: das Rohr (pipe), reparieren (to repair), die Fackel (flare).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-01
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7 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Australia is still talking with Russia about Oscar Jenkins, with no deal yet and no details on a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots usually pushed back against foreign propaganda better than search engines, while AI summaries did worse.
Heute: Australien spricht mit Russland · KI-Chatbots gegen Propaganda.
Today’s German focus: hat gesagt = said = said. Vocabulary: Freilassung (release), Zusammenarbeit (cooperation), Austausch (exchange).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-31
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In this episode: Australia is still talking with Russia about Oscar Jenkins, with no deal yet and no details on a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots usually pushed back against foreign propaganda better than search engines, while AI summaries did worse.
Heute: Australien spricht mit Russland · KI-Chatbots gegen Propaganda.
Today’s German focus: hat gesagt = said = said. Vocabulary: Freilassung (release), Zusammenarbeit (cooperation), Austausch (exchange).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-31
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