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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: Zambia's election commission resumes counting after attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballots, aiming to announce results by Sunday evening. Also: A large battery-electric aircraft completes its first test flight, lasting nearly half an hour and costing just $5 in electricity.
Heute: Zählung in Sambia läuft wieder · Großes Elektroflugzeug fliegt zum ersten Mal.
Today’s German focus: sei unter Kontrolle, under control = under control. Vocabulary: Wahlurne (ballot box), Stichwahl (runoff election), Sicherheit (safety).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-15
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In this episode: Zambia's election commission resumes counting after attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballots, aiming to announce results by Sunday evening. Also: A large battery-electric aircraft completes its first test flight, lasting nearly half an hour and costing just $5 in electricity.
Heute: Zählung in Sambia läuft wieder · Großes Elektroflugzeug fliegt zum ersten Mal.
Today’s German focus: sei unter Kontrolle, under control = under control. Vocabulary: Wahlurne (ballot box), Stichwahl (runoff election), Sicherheit (safety).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-15
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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: South Korea's Kospi swings sharply, and one investor loses $14,000 in a month. Also: Millions in Spain gather to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century.
Heute: Kospi schwankt stark · Spanien sieht totale Sonnenfinsternis.
Today’s German focus: werden, to become / to be = to become / to be. Vocabulary: warten (to wait), klatschen (to clap), verdecken (to cover / to hide).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-14
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In this episode: South Korea's Kospi swings sharply, and one investor loses $14,000 in a month. Also: Millions in Spain gather to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century.
Heute: Kospi schwankt stark · Spanien sieht totale Sonnenfinsternis.
Today’s German focus: werden, to become / to be = to become / to be. Vocabulary: warten (to wait), klatschen (to clap), verdecken (to cover / to hide).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-14
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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: WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo could become the deadliest ever, with more than 4,300 cases and over 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report new evidence that glueballs may exist, based on results from the BES III experiment in China.
Heute: Ebola im Osten des Kongo · Neue Hinweise auf Glueballs.
Today’s German focus: ist vor – means is ahead of = is ahead of. Vocabulary: der Ausbruch (the outbreak), die Ausbreitung (the spread), die Hilfe (help).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-13
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In this episode: WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo could become the deadliest ever, with more than 4,300 cases and over 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report new evidence that glueballs may exist, based on results from the BES III experiment in China.
Heute: Ebola im Osten des Kongo · Neue Hinweise auf Glueballs.
Today’s German focus: ist vor – means is ahead of = is ahead of. Vocabulary: der Ausbruch (the outbreak), die Ausbreitung (the spread), die Hilfe (help).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-13
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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: Zambia heads to a big election as voters ask whether economic reforms have improved daily life, with inflation, debt restructuring, and high household costs in the background. Also: A midwife in Alabama travels long distances to help mothers and babies in places with little or no birth care, especially where Black women face worse outcomes.
Heute: Wahl in Sambia unter Druck · Hebamme hilft in Geburtswüsten.
Today’s German focus: spüren, to feel or notice = to feel or notice. Vocabulary: die Inflation (inflation), die Schuldensanierung (debt restructuring), der Haushalt (household).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-12
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In this episode: Zambia heads to a big election as voters ask whether economic reforms have improved daily life, with inflation, debt restructuring, and high household costs in the background. Also: A midwife in Alabama travels long distances to help mothers and babies in places with little or no birth care, especially where Black women face worse outcomes.
Heute: Wahl in Sambia unter Druck · Hebamme hilft in Geburtswüsten.
Today’s German focus: spüren, to feel or notice = to feel or notice. Vocabulary: die Inflation (inflation), die Schuldensanierung (debt restructuring), der Haushalt (household).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-12
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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: Nvidia raises $500bn with big investors for AI infrastructure, including data centres, factories, and more chips. Also: Chinese courts side with workers replaced by AI, but many people still fear losing jobs.
Heute: Nvidia bekommt 500 Milliarden Dollar · Gerichte helfen bei KI und Jobs.
Today’s German focus: weiter zu lernen, to keep learning = to keep learning. Vocabulary: die Kündigung (dismissal; end of a work contract), das Gericht (court), rechtswidrig (unlawful).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-11
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In this episode: Nvidia raises $500bn with big investors for AI infrastructure, including data centres, factories, and more chips. Also: Chinese courts side with workers replaced by AI, but many people still fear losing jobs.
Heute: Nvidia bekommt 500 Milliarden Dollar · Gerichte helfen bei KI und Jobs.
Today’s German focus: weiter zu lernen, to keep learning = to keep learning. Vocabulary: die Kündigung (dismissal; end of a work contract), das Gericht (court), rechtswidrig (unlawful).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-11
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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: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France again after a dramatic final stage and secures her second title. Also: Divers off Sicily discover an ancient Roman shipwreck packed with preserved amphorae deep under the sea.
Heute: Vollering gewinnt die Tour wieder · Altes römisches Schiff vor Sizilien.
Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = won / has won. Vocabulary: Rennen (race), Anstieg (climb), Gipfel (summit).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-10
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In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France again after a dramatic final stage and secures her second title. Also: Divers off Sicily discover an ancient Roman shipwreck packed with preserved amphorae deep under the sea.
Heute: Vollering gewinnt die Tour wieder · Altes römisches Schiff vor Sizilien.
Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = won / has won. Vocabulary: Rennen (race), Anstieg (climb), Gipfel (summit).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-10
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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 solar eclipse is due on Wednesday, and listeners learn where the total eclipse and partial eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the U.S. Also: Paris tightens e-scooter safety rules, requiring helmets and high-vis vests or riders face fines.
Heute: Sonnenfinsternis nächste Woche · Neue E-Scooter-Regeln in Paris.
Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv (to have to / must) = must / have to. Vocabulary: der Helm (helmet), die Warnweste (high-vis vest), die Geldstrafe (fine).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-09
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In this episode: A solar eclipse is due on Wednesday, and listeners learn where the total eclipse and partial eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the U.S. Also: Paris tightens e-scooter safety rules, requiring helmets and high-vis vests or riders face fines.
Heute: Sonnenfinsternis nächste Woche · Neue E-Scooter-Regeln in Paris.
Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv (to have to / must) = must / have to. Vocabulary: der Helm (helmet), die Warnweste (high-vis vest), die Geldstrafe (fine).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-09
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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: Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo pass 4,000, and WHO experts want a large human trial of the approved vaccine to see if it can also protect against the Bundibugyo. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement that says an armed attack on one country counts as an attack on all three.
Heute: Ebola-Fälle im Kongo steigen · Drei Länder schließen Verteidigungsabkommen.
Today’s German focus: auf + Akkusativ - to increase to / rise to = to increase to / rise to. Vocabulary: der Ausbruch (outbreak), die Fälle (cases), die Provinz (province).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-08
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In this episode: Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo pass 4,000, and WHO experts want a large human trial of the approved vaccine to see if it can also protect against the Bundibugyo. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement that says an armed attack on one country counts as an attack on all three.
Heute: Ebola-Fälle im Kongo steigen · Drei Länder schließen Verteidigungsabkommen.
Today’s German focus: auf + Akkusativ - to increase to / rise to = to increase to / rise to. Vocabulary: der Ausbruch (outbreak), die Fälle (cases), die Provinz (province).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-08
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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 thrift store company is testing AI that helps set prices more consistently across many clothing items, with 58 pilot stores and more than 25 million items already priced. Also: A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million and change how Facebook and Instagram work for young users after a ruling about harm to children's mental health.
Heute: Neue KI für Preise im Laden · Meta soll 567 Millionen zahlen.
Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv, should be to do something / are supposed to do something = should be to do something / are supposed to do something. Vocabulary: Preis (price), Testfiliale (test store), produktiver (more productive).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-07
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In this episode: A thrift store company is testing AI that helps set prices more consistently across many clothing items, with 58 pilot stores and more than 25 million items already priced. Also: A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million and change how Facebook and Instagram work for young users after a ruling about harm to children's mental health.
Heute: Neue KI für Preise im Laden · Meta soll 567 Millionen zahlen.
Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv, should be to do something / are supposed to do something = should be to do something / are supposed to do something. Vocabulary: Preis (price), Testfiliale (test store), produktiver (more productive).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-07
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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: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases. Also: Seven rescued beluga whales reach Texas after a long move from a closed Canadian park, and 17 more still need relocation.
Heute: Neue Grippeimpfung von Moderna · Sieben Belugawale kommen in Texas an.
Today’s German focus: werden gebracht = to be brought. Vocabulary: der Wal (whale), die Reise (journey), der Pfleger (caretaker).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-06
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In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases. Also: Seven rescued beluga whales reach Texas after a long move from a closed Canadian park, and 17 more still need relocation.
Heute: Neue Grippeimpfung von Moderna · Sieben Belugawale kommen in Texas an.
Today’s German focus: werden gebracht = to be brought. Vocabulary: der Wal (whale), die Reise (journey), der Pfleger (caretaker).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-06
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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: The EU praises Spain's quick response to the Ceuta migration crisis, while some members had already criticized Madrid and Italy raised travel concerns. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover 400 old shells and munitions in Le Porge, with blasts likely linked to World War Two explosives and some areas still closed.
Heute: EU lobt Spaniens schnelle Reaktion · Brände finden alte Granaten.
Today’s German focus: sind ... zu hören, can be heard = can be heard. Vocabulary: die Granate (shell), die Entschärfungsarbeiten (bomb disposal work), gesperrt (closed off).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-05
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In this episode: The EU praises Spain's quick response to the Ceuta migration crisis, while some members had already criticized Madrid and Italy raised travel concerns. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover 400 old shells and munitions in Le Porge, with blasts likely linked to World War Two explosives and some areas still closed.
Heute: EU lobt Spaniens schnelle Reaktion · Brände finden alte Granaten.
Today’s German focus: sind ... zu hören, can be heard = can be heard. Vocabulary: die Granate (shell), die Entschärfungsarbeiten (bomb disposal work), gesperrt (closed off).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-05
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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: Spain says it sent back about 70,000 people after the Ceuta border crisis, and EU ministers back a united response. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover old World War Two shells and explosions, forcing some areas to stay closed.
Heute: EU lobt Spaniens schnelle Reaktion · Waldbrände finden alte Granaten.
Today’s German focus: ist nicht erlaubt = is not allowed. Vocabulary: die Rückführung (return), die Grenze (border), der Minister (minister).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-05
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In this episode: Spain says it sent back about 70,000 people after the Ceuta border crisis, and EU ministers back a united response. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover old World War Two shells and explosions, forcing some areas to stay closed.
Heute: EU lobt Spaniens schnelle Reaktion · Waldbrände finden alte Granaten.
Today’s German focus: ist nicht erlaubt = is not allowed. Vocabulary: die Rückführung (return), die Grenze (border), der Minister (minister).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-05
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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: Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills the expedition on Broad Peak. Also: Michigan reports the first two deaths in a Cyclospora outbreak that has spread across 45 states.
Heute: Nepal trauert um Nirmal Purja · Erste Tote bei Cyclospora-Ausbruch.
Today’s German focus: werden gemeldet, to be reported = to be reported. Vocabulary: der Durchfall (diarrhoea), der Parasit (parasite), die Verunreinigung (contamination).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-04
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In this episode: Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills the expedition on Broad Peak. Also: Michigan reports the first two deaths in a Cyclospora outbreak that has spread across 45 states.
Heute: Nepal trauert um Nirmal Purja · Erste Tote bei Cyclospora-Ausbruch.
Today’s German focus: werden gemeldet, to be reported = to be reported. Vocabulary: der Durchfall (diarrhoea), der Parasit (parasite), die Verunreinigung (contamination).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-04
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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: Trump says new talks with Iran could start on Monday, after he stopped planned attacks and oil prices fell. Also: A Malaysian teenager is on trial for the killing of a schoolmate, with debate growing over social media's role.
Heute: Neue Gespräche mit Iran · Prozess gegen Jungen in Malaysia.
Today’s German focus: nicht schuldig plädiert, pleaded not guilty = pleaded not guilty. Vocabulary: das Gericht (court), der Prozess (trial), die Haftstrafe (prison sentence).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-03
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In this episode: Trump says new talks with Iran could start on Monday, after he stopped planned attacks and oil prices fell. Also: A Malaysian teenager is on trial for the killing of a schoolmate, with debate growing over social media's role.
Heute: Neue Gespräche mit Iran · Prozess gegen Jungen in Malaysia.
Today’s German focus: nicht schuldig plädiert, pleaded not guilty = pleaded not guilty. Vocabulary: das Gericht (court), der Prozess (trial), die Haftstrafe (prison sentence).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-03
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7 Minuten
Improve your German with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Italy puts 25 of its 27 major cities on the highest heat alert, with officials warning people to stay indoors, avoid direct sun, and drink plenty of fluids. Also: Ebola is spreading faster in DR Congo, while Uganda reports far fewer cases and says preparation helped it stop the last patient from hospital.Today’s German focus: sollen = should. Vocabulary: Warnstufe (warning level), Sonne (sun), drinnen (indoors).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-02
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