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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 23 - Practice German Plural with Learned Words

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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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00:19:44

Episode 22 - Introduction to the German Plural

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2024/02/01

In this episode I am going to give you an introduction to the German plural. The episode focuses on explaining the concept of noun plurals in German and mentions different ways of forming plurals, such as adding letters or changing vowels. The script also highlights the importance of learning articles and provides examples of plural forms for various words.

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00:17:25

21 Introduction to the Differences of Austrian and...

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2024/01/25

In this episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel discusses the differences between the Austrian and German versions of the German language. She covers the areas where German is spoken, the population differences between Germany and Austria, the common written language, and the variations in spoken language and dialects. She also provides advice on learning different regional dialects and understanding Hochdeutsch, the standard form of the German language.

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00:26:22

Episode 20 - Easy Sentences in German - What is that?...

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2024/01/18

In this episode (number 20 of the Better German Podcast) you will learn a Sentence Pattern, you will learn to say "What is that?" and "That is..." in German. I will also give you tipps how to practice this - either with a study partner or by yourself.

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00:23:23

Episode 19 - Introduction to German Levels and Exams

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2024/01/11

In this podcast episode, Iexplains the different levels of German language proficiency and exams. I give you details about each level, from A1 to C2, and give you information what you need each level for, as travel, work, and studying. I am also telling you about the relation between actually learning the language and passing the exams and why I think it is problematic to learn for the exams.This episode is perfect for you to become oriented in the world of language levels and to see which

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00:36:37

Episode 18 - Introduction to the German Alphabet

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2024/01/04

In this episode, Susi Blümel teaches the German alphabet, pronunciation, and special letter combinations. You will get examples and translations for each letter and combination. Learning the alphabet is a step towards mastering the German pronunciation and learning to read German.

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00:09:09

Episode 17 - Why Pay for a German Course

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2023/12/28

In this episode of the Better German podcast, we are looking at the question of why someone should pay for a German course instead of learning for free on YouTube - or should you? What works better in what situations. We are looking at this subject so you can figure out for yourself if it works better for you to use free materials you can find or avail yourself of a paid course.

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00:28:28

Episode 16 - Festivals and Holidays in Austria in...

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2023/12/14

This is an episode about festivals and holidays in autumn and winter in Austria. It is the second part of the episode and the focus is on the time before Christmas and Christmas in Vienna. The host, Susi Blümel, talks about the weather, traditions, and experiences related to these festivals and holidays. She also mentions other events such as Advent, St. Nicholas Day, and New Year's Eve. The episode includes a word list with translations and suggestions for learning German words related to

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00:11:52

Episode 15 - Introduction to Capitalization (big...

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2023/12/07

In this episode we will cover the basic rules of capitalization in German. Capitalization means writing some words with a big letter (capital) in the beginning of the word. German is the only language that writes many words other than names and the beginnings of sentences with a capital. We are going to cover the basic rules and make sure you will not get confused about this when learning German.

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00:21:28

Episode 14 - Introduction to Watching Movies to Learn...

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2023/11/30

In this episode we will explore the benefits of watching German movies and TV shows with subtitles as a tool to aid in learning the German language. This is great for both independent learners and students that are taking a course or classes. We will cover programs on Amazon, Netflix, Disney Plus and YouTube. You will find a free interactive movie guide on my homepage with all the movies that we are going over in this episode and more.

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00:35:01

Episode 13 - Festivals in Autumn and Winter in...

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2023/11/23

The topic for this episode is special days, holidays, and festivals in the German-speaking area throughout autumn and winter. Highlights include coverage of Austria's diverse traditions and the Austrian national holiday. Furthermore, language and cultural nuances concerning religious holidays, cultural festivals, and national events are discussed. Susi also compares Thanksgiving to holidays in Austria. Alongside these points, she mentions the upcoming guide for watching German TV shows and

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00:18:39

Episode 12 Learn German Words about an Office or...

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2023/11/16

Episode 12 of the Better German Podcast is an audio version of a lesson from the Beginner German course. The lesson covers a list of words about objects commonly found in a classroom or office. You will get audio repetition for pronunciation practice and you will learn actively by repeating words and translations aloud. You can get a downloadable PDF here or watch the video on Susi’s course platform for free.Here you can get early access to the upcoming A1.1 (total beginner) German course.I

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00:13:18

Episode 11 - My 7 Favourite Tips to Learn German

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2023/11/09

In this episode, Susi offers her top seven tips for individuals trying to learn the German language. These include practical for learners of all levels, no matter if they are already attending a course or not. So, if you are learning German and want to make faster progress or have more fun doing it, or if you want to get started – this episode is for you!Here you can get early access to the upcoming A1.1 (total beginner) German course.I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please

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00:15:36

Episode 10 - Greeting and Introduction Part 2

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2023/11/02

Episode 10 of the "Better German" podcast, hosted by Susi Blümel. The episode is focused on German greetings and introductions and represents the second part of this topic. Susi outlines common German phrases and provides their English translations, offering cultural and linguistic context for each one. She also asks listeners to repeat the phrases for practice. In the beginning, she recommends listeners to download a PDF of the script for further practice and at the end, she encourages

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00:16:29

Episode 9 - Greeting and Introducing Yourself in German

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2023/10/26

In this episode you are going to learn all the basic words you need to understand phrases to introduce yourself and greet other people, and you will also learn the phrases. This is something you should learn early on, so dive into it and have fun!Here you can get early access to the upcoming A1.1 (total beginner) German course.I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please subscribe and share the podcast.I would love to stay in touch, so for news, new courses and books, subscribe to my

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00:11:27

Episode 8 - How Much Grammar Do We Need?

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2023/10/12

We're diving deep into a topic that many of us grapple with when learning a new language: grammar. How much grammar is really necessary? Should we sweat over every rule and tense, or is there a better way? In this episode, we'll explore the importance of striking a balance between grammar and practical application. I'll share some insights on how overemphasis on grammar can hinder our progress and confidence. We'll also discuss the power of learning sentence patterns, the significance of

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00:23:48

Episode 7 - Your First Sentences in German!

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2023/10/05

Find the full show notes at bettergerman.info/7Download the PDF with all the used words, examples and additional exercises here.Welcome to a new episode of Better German! In this episode, we will be exploring the fascinating world of sentence patterns in the German language. I, Susi Blümel, your host, will guide you through this episode, which is actually one of the earliest videos in our A1.1 course. We will focus on a specific sentence pattern, "That is _____," and I will teach you how to

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00:18:10

Better German Podcast Episode 6 Wordlist Body Parts

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2023/09/28

Find the full show notes at bettergerman.info/6PDF with the list and translations to download (just register once)In this episode of the Better German podcast you will learn a list of words - body parts - in German! This is a great list for total beginners, it is also good as a review or if you want to learn the correct articles for the words. You will learn the meaning and the pronunciation of these words by repeating. I encourage you to get the PDF with the written out words and

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00:12:59

Better German Podcast Episode 5 Introduction to Articles

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2023/09/21

Find the full show notes at bettergerman.info/5In this episode of the Better German podcast, you will be provided with an introduction to articles in the German language. I will give you an introduction that what articles are, as you will start meeting right from the beginning of your language journey. I will describe the meaning (something which is left out very often) and what function they serve in German. I compare the limited number of articles in English (such as "a" and "the") to the

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00:12:26

Better German Podcast Episode 4 Introduction to...

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2023/09/14

Find the full show notes on: bettergerman.info/4In this episode of Better German, Susi Blümel introduces the approach she is using to teach German. She emphasizes the importance of speaking and practicing the language, rather than solely focusing on grammar rules. Susi encourages learners to adopt a natural approach, similar to how they learned their native language. She explains the effectiveness of repetition and the use of sentence patterns to create meaningful and practical sentences

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