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Learn German B1+ | Today"s News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners

Learn German with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in clear German at B1 and above, spoken more slowly than everyday speech, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.Read today"s transcript:https://linguawire.com/learn/germanWHAT YOU GETA new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day"s news, at a steadier pace than native conversation, with the vocabulary the news actually uses.Every episode has its own page with the full German transcript, the English

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7:02

B1 German News | Inside South Korea's 30-hour Dating...

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2026/07/11

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A crypto-backed mini-state on the Danube says money can mean more political power. Also: Twelve singles join a 30-hour dating retreat at a Buddhist temple in South Korea.Today’s German focus: kaufen = to buy. Vocabulary: das Ufer (the riverbank), der Siedler (settler), die Führung (leadership).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning

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7:48

B1 German News | Spain Wildfire Leaves 11 Dead and 19...

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2026/07/10

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing, as firefighters worked to contain the blaze near Los Gallardos and officials said it may have been. Also: Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad as Iran held a six-day mourning period and buried its late supreme leader at the Imam Reza shrine amid rising tensions with the US.Today’s German focus: breiten sich aus = to spread. Vocabulary: eindämmen (to

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8:00

B1 German News | Will Ukraine Make Its Own Patriot...

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2026/07/09

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Trump says the US may let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles at home, raising questions about speed, cost, and limited stockpiles. Also: Erdogan gives Keir Starmer a personalized gun at the NATO summit, and the gift stays in Turkey because it cannot legally enter the UK.Today’s German focus: produzieren = to produce. Vocabulary: Abwehr (defense), Rakete (rocket), Vorrat (stockpile).Learn more from today’s episode with

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8:00

B1 German News | Nato Allies Back £37bn Missile Project

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2026/07/08

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Nato allies are set to spend more than £37 billion on a new long-range missile project, with leaders due to discuss it in Ankara. Also: Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour week as unions warn that AI and automation could threaten jobs at the ports.Today’s German focus: die Arbeitsplätze schaffen = to create jobs. Vocabulary: einführen (to introduce; to implement), betroffen (affected; directly impacted), Stellen

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11:13

B1 German News | Zelensky Pushes NATO for Air Defence...

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2026/07/07

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Zelensky urges Ukraine's NATO partners in Turkey to provide air defence systems and interceptor missiles after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court ruling could decide whether Marine Le Pen may run in France's 2027 presidential election.Today’s German focus: zur Wahl antreten = to run or stand as a candidate in an election. Vocabulary: das Urteil (the court ruling or verdict), die Berufung (the appeal),

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10:22

B1 German News | Cape Verde Celebrates Historic World...

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2026/07/06

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a huge celebration in Praia after their historic World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi brings extreme winds, heavy rain, and danger to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.Today’s German focus: sich vorbereiten = to prepare. Vocabulary: Schäden (damage), Böen (gusts), Schutzräume (shelters).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary

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10:12

B1 German News | France's Heatwave Deaths Sound...

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2026/07/05

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: France reports 2,025 additional deaths during June's heatwave as forecasters warn of more extreme heat in Europe. Also: Alexandra Eala beats defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open Era.Today’s German focus: sich etwas zu Herzen nehmen = to take something seriously and act on it. Vocabulary: der Anstieg (increase or rise), vor etwas

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10:35

B1 German News | Poland Faces Critical Months Over...

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2026/07/04

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Poland warns that the coming months could be critical as it prepares for possible Russian threats and reported provocations. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to get a doctor's note on the first day of illness.Today’s German focus: sich etwas leisten können = to be able to afford something; to have enough money, time, or energy for something. Vocabulary: die Bescheinigung (certificate or official confirmation), die

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9:49

B1 German News | Venezuela Quake Survivor Rescued...

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2026/07/03

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A man is rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble following Venezuela's earthquakes. Also: The Vatican excommunicates bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X and clarifies which followers may be affected.Today’s German focus: gelten = to officially have a certain meaning or be considered as something. Vocabulary: die Trümmer (rubble or debris), der Einsatz (operation or organized deployment), vermisst werden (to be

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9:37

B1 German News | Nord Stream Charges Test...

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2026/07/02

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts. Also: At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).Learn more from today’s episode with the full

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9:44

B1 German News | Germany Faces Growing Far-Right Threat

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2026/07/01

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump.Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: trennbar (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).Learn more from today’s episode with the full

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10:33

B1 German News | Can the US and Iran Keep the Ceasefire?

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2026/06/30

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran. Also: Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono.Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: „Einhalten (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast

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9:26

B1 German News | Pakistan Strikes the Afghan Border...

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2026/06/29

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border. Also: Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning

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10:07

B1 German News | US and Iran Trade Blows Again

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2026/06/28

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary

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10:22

B1 German News | Ukraine Jails Top Spy for Russia

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2026/06/27

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia. Also: DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation,

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10:10

B1 German News | Ryanair Lets Parents Sit With Children

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2026/06/26

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children. Also: Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation,

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9:54

B1 German News | Trump wants $87 billion for the Iran...

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2026/06/25

Trump wants $87 billion for the Iran war. Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs. Also: Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the

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11:25

B1 German News | Ships Return After US-Iran Deal

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2026/06/24

Ships Return After US-Iran Deal. Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal. Also: Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire. Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English

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6:42

B1 German | Myanmar army kills over 700 civilians in...

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2026/06/23

Today’s stories in B1 German: Myanmar-Armee tötet über 700 Zivilisten in sechs Monaten; Japan erhöht Visagebühren nach 40 Jahren um das Fünffache. Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day

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8:21

B1 German | African and Caribbean Nations Demand...

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2026/06/22

Today’s stories in B1 German: Afrikanische und karibische Länder fordern Entschuldigung für Sklaverei; Indische Schüler wiederholen Prüfung nach Prüfungsleck. Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate German to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New

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