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Better German Podcast

Susanne Schilk-Blümel

Your host Susanne Schilk-Blümel, or short Susi Blümel will teach you German and everything related to the language, the countries where German is spoken and the culture in those countries.

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Episode 42 - Improve Your German with Simple...

Better German Podcast ·

2025/08/14

In this episode of Better German, Susi Blumel helps you start using color words in real sentences. You’ll learn how to ask, What color is...? and how to answer with simple phrases. You can also get a free PDF with all the examples—available in the Better German Community, a friendly place to learn and practice together. It’s a fun and easy way to start speaking more German!

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When Gift Means Poison: Surprising German-English...

Better German Podcast ·

2025/07/31

In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blumel explores the often confusing concept of “false friends”—German words that look or sound like English ones but mean something entirely different. With relatable stories and examples like Gift, become, and Rat, Susi highlights how these tricky pairs can lead to misunderstandings. She shares practical tips for spotting and mastering false friends, including smart vocabulary-building strategies and the importance of a good dictionary. The

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Episode 40 Colors

Better German Podcast ·

2025/07/17

In this episode of Better German teaches listeners the German words for basic colors. She shares updates about her teaching, new online courses, and the free Better German community. Susi provides a clear, repeat-after-me pronunciation guide for a range of color words, tips for memorizing and practicing vocabulary, and practical exercises to help learners integrate these new words into everyday use. Bonus resources, including a handy printable PDF with color vocabulary, are available in the

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39 - Restart and Conversation

Better German Podcast ·

2024/11/21

In Episode 38 of the Better German podcast, host Susi Blümel returns from a break to introduce the Better German Community—a new space created for German learners. The community offers a range of resources, including live Zoom classes on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and fluency, along with a MatchUp feature to connect learners for practice. In this episode, Susi dives into the importance of conversation practice in learning German, sharing practical tips on how

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Episode 38, German Word List Family Members

Better German Podcast ·

2024/06/16

In episode 38 of the Better German podcast, host Susi Blumel introduces an upcoming German beginner course and discusses a new frequency for podcast episodes. The main focus of the episode is a word list covering family members in German, with translations and helpful illustrations. Learn German repeating those words! Here you can get the list of words used with translation and an illustration.

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Episode 37 - Introducation to German Cases

Better German Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Episode 37 is the third and final part of a mini-series introducing German cases. It briefly recaps the first two episodes, which covered the definition and importance of cases, names of cases, and how verbs determine cases. The focus of this episode is on how German prepositions determine cases, with examples provided for clarity. It also explains special prepositions that require different cases depending on context. Get the free PDF German Case Essentials here.

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Episode 36 - Introduction to German Cases Part 2

Better German Podcast ·

2024/05/15

In this episode you will learn the names and basic usages of each of the four cases of the German language. Want to learn German without worrying about cases: Better German with Susi Beginner Course

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Episode 35 - Introduction to German Cases Part 1

Better German Podcast ·

2024/05/09

In episode 35 of the Better German podcast I am going to give you an introduction to German cases. And we are discussing here the very basics - what are cases at all? Why do we have them? Other languages get along just fine without them, so what are they really.

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Words for Travelling in Germany or Austria

Better German Podcast ·

2024/05/02

This episode of the Better German Podcast provides a comprehensive guide for travelers to German speaking countries, focusing on essential German words, tips for accommodations, supermarkets, pharmacies, public transport, entertainment options, and restaurants. The host, Susi, also introduces a future course on German for traveling. Download the free PDF with the words here.

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Episode 33 - Introduction to Informal and Formal...

Better German Podcast ·

2024/04/25

In this episode of Better German, Susie Blumel goes into the topic of formal and informal communication in the German language. She explains how the usage of different forms depends on the level of familiarity with the person you are addressing, and how this can vary in social or professional settings, providing practical examples for better comprehension.

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00:17:16

32 Uncommon German Vocabulary: gerne, gell etc.

Better German Podcast ·

2024/04/18

Susi introduces and explains the meanings of typical German words like 'eh', 'jö', 'gell', 'na ja', and 'gerne'. It also touches on the Better German Academy, a project aiming to provide comprehensive learning materials for German language learners.

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Episode 31 - The Sound of Music

Better German Podcast ·

2024/04/11

In this episode we will talk about 'The Sound of Music' from an Austrian perspective, discussing its historical context, the impact of World War II, and the portrayal of Austrian traditions. We will go into the reason why The Sound of Music was literally successful everywhere but in Austria and Germany. But how much of The Sound of Music is actually alive? Just the hills?

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Episode 30 - To Be in German

Better German Podcast ·

2024/04/04

This Episode of the Better German podcast covers the different forms of the verb 'to be' in German, providing examples and explanations for each form. You will also hear about gender in German nouns and get information about resources for learning the language with ease.

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Episode 29 - How Long Does it Take to Learn German

Better German Podcast ·

2024/03/28

This episode of the Better German Podcast discusses the time it takes to learn German, covering different levels of proficiency, hours of learning required on average to learn the different levels and what to expect to be able to do when you learned the level. If you are trying to figure out how long it will take you to reach your individual goal of learning German, this episode can help you!

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Episode 28 - How Much Practice do We Need when...

Better German Podcast ·

2024/03/20

In this episode of the Better German podcast, Susi Blümel discusses the significance of practice in learning German. She stresses the need for a balance between theory and practice, providing examples and guidelines for effective practice. Susi emphasizes that consistent and substantial practice is essential for mastery of the language, and she offers practical tips for learners to improve their speaking abilities.

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Episode 27 Introduction to Parts of Speech for...

Better German Podcast ·

2024/03/13

Hello and welcome to the Better German podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss the most important parts of speech in the German language. Host Susi Blumel breaks down the fundamental components of language, from nouns and articles to verbs and adverbs, offering clear explanations in both English and German. By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of these essential building blocks of German, paving the way for more effective language learning. So, whether you're a

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00:11:46

Episode 26 - I, you, he, she, it... in German

Better German Podcast ·

2024/03/07

Susi Blümel introduces the personal pronouns in the German language, including the basic translations for 'I,' 'you,' 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' 'we,' 'you' (plural), and 'they.' She explains the use of personal pronouns in relation to gendered nouns and also mentions the different forms of address in German for formal and informal situations.

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Guide to Learn German Nouns

Better German Podcast ·

2024/02/29

In this episode, Susie Blumel provides a beginner's guide on learning German nouns. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on nouns when first learning the language and provides tips on how to effectively learn and remember them. Susie explains the key components of learning nouns, such as writing and pronouncing the word, understanding its meaning, identifying the article, and learning the plural form. She also encourages using the words in sentences to solidify learning.

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Episode 24 - Tipps to Learn to Speak German

Better German Podcast ·

2024/02/15

In this episode we are going into the common trouble of being able to speak German, despite "Learning German". Find out what you can do so start talking from the beginning of your German learning experience!

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Episode 23 - Practice German Plural with Learned Words

Better German Podcast ·

2024/02/08

This episode is continues on the subject of the last episode (22), where the German plural was introduced. In this episode host Susi will give you the plural forms for simple German words about the body and a room. There is a PDF with the words and their translations that you can download here.

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