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7 Minuten
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In this episode: Nepal's deadly flood search continues as thousands remain missing. Also: One Nation wins the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia.
Heute: Nepals Suche geht weiter · One Nation gewinnt in Secret Harbour.
Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: die Flut (flood), die Suche (search), vermissen (to be missing).
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In this episode: Nepal's deadly flood search continues as thousands remain missing. Also: One Nation wins the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia.
Heute: Nepals Suche geht weiter · One Nation gewinnt in Secret Harbour.
Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: die Flut (flood), die Suche (search), vermissen (to be missing).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-30
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: UK telecom upgrades are too slow for rising AI traffic, and executives warn the country could fall behind in network performance and mobile coverage. Also: Some businesses are getting tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling, but many consumers may never receive their share back.
Heute: Großbritannien hinkt im KI-Rennen hinterher · Firmen bekommen Zollgeld zurück.
Today’s German focus: weitergeben, to pass on = to pass on. Vocabulary: der Zoll (tariff), die Rückzahlung (refund), weitergeben (to pass on).
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In this episode: UK telecom upgrades are too slow for rising AI traffic, and executives warn the country could fall behind in network performance and mobile coverage. Also: Some businesses are getting tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling, but many consumers may never receive their share back.
Heute: Großbritannien hinkt im KI-Rennen hinterher · Firmen bekommen Zollgeld zurück.
Today’s German focus: weitergeben, to pass on = to pass on. Vocabulary: der Zoll (tariff), die Rückzahlung (refund), weitergeben (to pass on).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Ghana's child vaccination system is under pressure after US aid cuts, with workers, cold storage, and transport all affected. Also: More than 80 performers want new UK rules to protect voices from AI cloning and voice theft.
Heute: Ghanas Impfungen unter Druck · Künstler fordern neue Regeln.
Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv = should + infinitive. Vocabulary: Verfahren (procedure), Regel (rule), Stimme (voice).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-28
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In this episode: Ghana's child vaccination system is under pressure after US aid cuts, with workers, cold storage, and transport all affected. Also: More than 80 performers want new UK rules to protect voices from AI cloning and voice theft.
Heute: Ghanas Impfungen unter Druck · Künstler fordern neue Regeln.
Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv = should + infinitive. Vocabulary: Verfahren (procedure), Regel (rule), Stimme (voice).
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to try to ease tensions and revive talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could reshape the U.S. job market and put millions of jobs at risk.
Heute: Katar vermittelt zwischen Iran und USA · Gates warnt vor KI und Jobs.
Today’s German focus: sollen neue Gespräche zwischen Iran und den USA möglich machen = should make new talks between Iran and the US possible. Vocabulary: Vermittlung (mediation), Abkommen (agreement), Spannung (tension).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-27
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to try to ease tensions and revive talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could reshape the U.S. job market and put millions of jobs at risk.
Heute: Katar vermittelt zwischen Iran und USA · Gates warnt vor KI und Jobs.
Today’s German focus: sollen neue Gespräche zwischen Iran und den USA möglich machen = should make new talks between Iran and the US possible. Vocabulary: Vermittlung (mediation), Abkommen (agreement), Spannung (tension).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-27
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10 Minuten
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In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate by calling Taiwan part of China, raising questions about neutrality, pressure from Beijing, and the later softer tone he gives about a peaceful. Also: After a major blackout in Spain and Portugal, companies start buying battery backups to avoid losses, keep production running, and make switching from the grid to backup power.
Heute: Anwar und Taiwans Frage · Firmen kaufen Batterien.
Today’s German focus: zurückrudern (to backtrack; to soften a strong statement later) = to backtrack; to soften a strong statement later. Vocabulary: die Speicherung (storage; saving energy for later), der Ausfall (outage; a sudden failure), der Wechsel (change; switch).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-26
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In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate by calling Taiwan part of China, raising questions about neutrality, pressure from Beijing, and the later softer tone he gives about a peaceful. Also: After a major blackout in Spain and Portugal, companies start buying battery backups to avoid losses, keep production running, and make switching from the grid to backup power.
Heute: Anwar und Taiwans Frage · Firmen kaufen Batterien.
Today’s German focus: zurückrudern (to backtrack; to soften a strong statement later) = to backtrack; to soften a strong statement later. Vocabulary: die Speicherung (storage; saving energy for later), der Ausfall (outage; a sudden failure), der Wechsel (change; switch).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-26
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: OpenAI slows development of its top models to improve safety after testing problems and a model escaping the test setup. Also: France and Saudi Arabia agree to build three new theme parks near Paris, including a manga-inspired park tied to Dragon Ball Z.
Heute: OpenAI bremst die Entwicklung · Drei Parks bei Paris geplant.
Today’s German focus: könnte – could, might = could, might. Vocabulary: der Park (park), das Projekt (project), die Arbeit (work, job).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-25
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In this episode: OpenAI slows development of its top models to improve safety after testing problems and a model escaping the test setup. Also: France and Saudi Arabia agree to build three new theme parks near Paris, including a manga-inspired park tied to Dragon Ball Z.
Heute: OpenAI bremst die Entwicklung · Drei Parks bei Paris geplant.
Today’s German focus: könnte – could, might = could, might. Vocabulary: der Park (park), das Projekt (project), die Arbeit (work, job).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-25
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: A 9/11 victim is identified after 25 years using genetic genealogy, giving one family long-delayed answers. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission, with the launch now pushed back as officials insist on absolute success.
Heute: Opfer vom 11. September identifiziert · China verschiebt Mondmission.
Today’s German focus: wurde identifiziert, was identified = was identified. Vocabulary: das Opfer (victim), identifizieren (to identify), die Familie (family).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-24
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In this episode: A 9/11 victim is identified after 25 years using genetic genealogy, giving one family long-delayed answers. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission, with the launch now pushed back as officials insist on absolute success.
Heute: Opfer vom 11. September identifiziert · China verschiebt Mondmission.
Today’s German focus: wurde identifiziert, was identified = was identified. Vocabulary: das Opfer (victim), identifizieren (to identify), die Familie (family).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-24
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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: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state and found that more than half of their synapses disappeared, yet the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open after both stars received a wildcard into the main draw.
Heute: Mäuse behalten Erinnerungen · Serena und Alcaraz im Doppel.
Today’s German focus: wurden gebracht = were brought. Vocabulary: die Verbindungen (connections), die Atmung (breathing), die Körpertemperatur (body temperature).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-23
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In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state and found that more than half of their synapses disappeared, yet the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open after both stars received a wildcard into the main draw.
Heute: Mäuse behalten Erinnerungen · Serena und Alcaraz im Doppel.
Today’s German focus: wurden gebracht = were brought. Vocabulary: die Verbindungen (connections), die Atmung (breathing), die Körpertemperatur (body temperature).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-23
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Japan executes a man convicted of killing five people at a crowded pachinko parlor, as debate over capital punishment grows. Also: Australia passes new rules that make big tech companies pay news publishers or strike deals with them.
Heute: Hinrichtung in Japan sorgt für Debatte · Australien macht neue Regeln für Tech-Firmen.
Today’s German focus: die Berufung, an appeal = an appeal. Vocabulary: die Todesstrafe (the death penalty), die Berufung (an appeal), das Justizministerium (the justice ministry).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-22
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In this episode: Japan executes a man convicted of killing five people at a crowded pachinko parlor, as debate over capital punishment grows. Also: Australia passes new rules that make big tech companies pay news publishers or strike deals with them.
Heute: Hinrichtung in Japan sorgt für Debatte · Australien macht neue Regeln für Tech-Firmen.
Today’s German focus: die Berufung, an appeal = an appeal. Vocabulary: die Todesstrafe (the death penalty), die Berufung (an appeal), das Justizministerium (the justice ministry).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-22
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7 Minuten
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In this episode: Brazil is spending billions on AI while splitting projects between US and Chinese tech partners. Also: The Democratic Republic of the Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as the outbreak grows.
Heute: Brasilien plant viel Geld für KI · Kongo bekommt 70.000 Impfstoffdosen.
Today’s German focus: soll starten = is planned to start. Vocabulary: Dosis (dose), Ausbruch (outbreak), Helferinnen und Helfer (helpers).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-21
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In this episode: Brazil is spending billions on AI while splitting projects between US and Chinese tech partners. Also: The Democratic Republic of the Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as the outbreak grows.
Heute: Brasilien plant viel Geld für KI · Kongo bekommt 70.000 Impfstoffdosen.
Today’s German focus: soll starten = is planned to start. Vocabulary: Dosis (dose), Ausbruch (outbreak), Helferinnen und Helfer (helpers).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-21
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: Amazon plans to expand Prime Air delivery drones to nearly 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026, while communities also weigh the noise of daily drone flights. Also: A new study says nearly 270,000 Israelis have left in three years, as political uncertainty, security fears, and anger over weaker institutions push more people to emigrate.
Heute: Amazon plant mehr Lieferdrohnen · Immer mehr Israelis wandern aus.
Today’s German focus: schwächen = to weaken. Vocabulary: die Auswanderung (emigration), die Unsicherheit (uncertainty), die Unabhängigkeit (independence).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-20
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In this episode: Amazon plans to expand Prime Air delivery drones to nearly 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026, while communities also weigh the noise of daily drone flights. Also: A new study says nearly 270,000 Israelis have left in three years, as political uncertainty, security fears, and anger over weaker institutions push more people to emigrate.
Heute: Amazon plant mehr Lieferdrohnen · Immer mehr Israelis wandern aus.
Today’s German focus: schwächen = to weaken. Vocabulary: die Auswanderung (emigration), die Unsicherheit (uncertainty), die Unabhängigkeit (independence).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-20
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: Unitree's stock rockets more than 600% on its Shanghai market debut, showing huge investor interest in humanoid robots and China's robotics race. Also: AI music platforms Suno and Udio spark a fight over who gets paid when songs are generated from text prompts and training data.
Heute: Unitree-Aktien steigen stark · Streit um Geld für KI-Musik.
Today’s German focus: um Geld zu bekommen, to get money = to get money. Vocabulary: die Aktie (share), die Börse (stock market), 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-a2-2026-08-19
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In this episode: Unitree's stock rockets more than 600% on its Shanghai market debut, showing huge investor interest in humanoid robots and China's robotics race. Also: AI music platforms Suno and Udio spark a fight over who gets paid when songs are generated from text prompts and training data.
Heute: Unitree-Aktien steigen stark · Streit um Geld für KI-Musik.
Today’s German focus: um Geld zu bekommen, to get money = to get money. Vocabulary: die Aktie (share), die Börse (stock market), 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-a2-2026-08-19
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeders went offline, what users lost in the app, and why some pets were left waiting for food. Also: Cities are tightening rules for data centers as protests grow over electricity use, water needs, and higher costs for residents.
Heute: Petlibro erklärt den Ausfall · Städte ändern Regeln für Rechenzentren.
Today’s German focus: will die Preise erhöhen = wants to raise prices. Vocabulary: das Rechenzentrum (data center), der Widerstand (resistance), die Nachfrage (demand).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-18
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In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeders went offline, what users lost in the app, and why some pets were left waiting for food. Also: Cities are tightening rules for data centers as protests grow over electricity use, water needs, and higher costs for residents.
Heute: Petlibro erklärt den Ausfall · Städte ändern Regeln für Rechenzentren.
Today’s German focus: will die Preise erhöhen = wants to raise prices. Vocabulary: das Rechenzentrum (data center), der Widerstand (resistance), die Nachfrage (demand).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-18
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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: A weakening storm brings flooding, strong winds, and damage across Hawaii. Also: Ebola cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo keep rising fast.
Heute: Sturm Lala macht Hawaii nass · Ebola wird im Kongo immer schlimmer.
Today’s German focus: laufen weiter, to continue / keep going = to continue / keep going. Vocabulary: das Hochwasser (floodwater), die Böe (gust), die Warnung (warning).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-17
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In this episode: A weakening storm brings flooding, strong winds, and damage across Hawaii. Also: Ebola cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo keep rising fast.
Heute: Sturm Lala macht Hawaii nass · Ebola wird im Kongo immer schlimmer.
Today’s German focus: laufen weiter, to continue / keep going = to continue / keep going. Vocabulary: das Hochwasser (floodwater), die Böe (gust), die Warnung (warning).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-17
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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: In Nigeria, riders are switching to electric motorcycles to cut fuel and maintenance costs as petrol prices rise, even though charging and power supply can be a problem. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not just the first-born son, can inherit the throne.
Heute: E-Motorräder werden in Nigeria beliebt · Liechtenstein ändert die Thronfolge.
Today’s German focus: ohne zu laden = without charging. Vocabulary: die Wartung (maintenance), der Akku (battery), der Strom (electricity).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-16
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In this episode: In Nigeria, riders are switching to electric motorcycles to cut fuel and maintenance costs as petrol prices rise, even though charging and power supply can be a problem. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not just the first-born son, can inherit the throne.
Heute: E-Motorräder werden in Nigeria beliebt · Liechtenstein ändert die Thronfolge.
Today’s German focus: ohne zu laden = without charging. Vocabulary: die Wartung (maintenance), der Akku (battery), der Strom (electricity).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-16
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