Episodes

  • 54 Good Habits to Learn German Anytime of the Year

    54 Good Habits to Learn German Anytime of the Year
    Jan 3 2026
    Learning German usually doesn’t fail because German is hard — it fails because the habits don’t work. In this episode, Susi talks about realistic learning habits that actually help you make progress in German, whether you’re restarting, learning on the side, or finally want to do it properly this time. No gimmicks, no unrealistic promises — just what actually works.🎬 Free PDF: Learn German with Movies & TV📘 German Articles Guide (Der · Die · Das) with the mentioned list of nouns🎧 Full episode page:🔎 Key Topics• Why motivation alone doesn’t work• How much weekly time actually makes a difference• What to focus on first (and what to ignore early on)• Vocabulary, practice, and media — how they work together• Subtitles: when they help and when they don’t• When structure and courses actually matter🔗 Mentioned Links & Resources• Nicos Weg – Full Movie with multiple subtitles• Learn German with Movies & TV – Free PDF (curated list of YouTube, Netflix, Prime, Disney):• German Articles Guide (Der · Die · Das) with the mentioned list of nouns• Article: Should You Take a German Course or Learn Alone?📚 German Dictionaries (mentioned in the episode)• Collins German-English Dictionary • LANGENSCHEIDT Dictionary🎓 Mentioned CourseGet Talking: German for Beginners & RestartersSpeak German from the first lesson — no grammar terms, no memorizing rules, only practical language you can actually use.https://bettergerman.info/course👉 You May Also Like• Episode 14: Learn German with Movies (complete guide): https://bettergerman.info/14• Episode 7: The 7 Best Tips to Learn German: https://bettergerman.info/7• Episode 4: How to Learn German: https://bettergerman.info/4📩 Questions, feedback, or topic requests:podcast@bettergerman.info⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share it with someone learning German.✨ Join The Better German Community Find all podcast resources at one place!📰 Sign Up for Our Newsletter Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video.📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode? If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!
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  • Ep 53 Easy German Words Restaurant

    Ep 53 Easy German Words Restaurant
    Dec 18 2025
    PDF for the episode: https://bettergerman.info/restaurant
    In this episode, Susi explains how to talk about restaurants in German in a simple, practical way. You’ll learn how restaurant language actually works in real life, which phrases people really use, and what’s typical in Austria and Germany. The focus is on useful words, natural sentences, and confidence, not textbook rules.
    Key Topics 🔎 Restaurant German• What restaurant vocabulary you really need• Typical Austrian and German food you’ll see on menus• Polite and natural phrases for ordering and paying• Small cultural details that make restaurants easier to navigate
    Mentioned Episodes(all episodes can be found at bettergerman.info/# of the episode)Ep 57: Restaurant Practice & Conversation (coming soon)
    You May Also Like:Ep 30: “To Be” in GermanEp 8: How Much Grammar Do We Need?
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    💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself
    We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video.

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    ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!
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  • 52 German Irregular Verbs Super Easy

    52 German Irregular Verbs Super Easy
    Dec 4 2025
    This episode makes German verbs that change their form (irregular verbs / starke Verben) super easy.

    There is a free PDF to follow along (and practice further). 📥 Download Part 2 of the FREE German Verbs Guide: https://bettergerman.info/verbs2

    Susi shows that German grammar doesn’t have to be complicated and teaches a simple, structured method for learning verbs like fahren (to drive) and sprechen (to speak). By focusing on groups and easy vowel changes (like “a → ä” or “e → i”), you’ll learn faster and speak German more fluently.

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  • 51 7 Ways to Practice German Even If You Don’t Live in Germany or Austria

    51 7 Ways to Practice German Even If You Don’t Live in Germany or Austria
    Nov 27 2025
    If you’re ready to finally speak with confidence — not just “know things” — this course is built for you. Clear explanations, practical exercises, and the kind of guidance that actually gets you talking. Pre-sale is live now, and it’s the perfect moment to jump in before doors fully open.

    In Episode 51 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel walks you through the 7 ways of practicing German even when you are not a native speaker yourself. She busts the myth that only native speakers can teach you well. and why it’s absolutely not required for becoming a confident German speaker. Instead, you’ll hear what actually matters when you’re learning: clarity, structure, practice, and saying things out loud until they stick. Simple, practical, and freeing!
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  • 50 German Clothes Words and Simple Sentence Practice

    50 German Clothes Words and Simple Sentence Practice
    Nov 20 2025
    Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/clothes
    This guide gives you all the clothing vocabulary from episode 46 so you can follow along as Susi practices it in real sentences.
    In this special 50th episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel brings the clothes topic back to life — not just listing the words, but showing you how to use them in clear, everyday sentences. You’ll practice clothing items, colors, and simple descriptions, while Susi highlights the key grammar you need, like articles and plurals.By the end, you’ll feel confident using these clothing words naturally when you speak.
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  • 49 "Sie" – She, They, It or You? Finally Learn the Difference

    49 "Sie" – She, They, It or You? Finally Learn the Difference
    Nov 13 2025
    Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/sie
    This guide walks you through all the different uses of “sie” in one place. Work through the examples, follow along with Susi in the episode, and test yourself with short sentences so each meaning sticks for good. It's straightforward, practical, and finally makes this tiny troublemaker easy to handle.

    In episode 49 of the Better German podcast, Susi Blümel explains the different meanings of the little word sie — it can mean "she," "they," "it," or the polite "you." Susi shows you easy ways to tell which one is meant, using simple examples and everyday sentences. By the end, you'll finally understand how this one word can mean so many things, and you'll feel much more confident using it when you speak.
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  • 48 Stop Forgetting German Words - Do These Easy Steps

    48 Stop Forgetting German Words - Do These Easy Steps
    Nov 6 2025
    Hello!✨Welcome to Episode 48 of the Better German Podcast, where host Susi Blümel dives into one of the biggest challenges every learner faces: Why it’s so hard to remember German words — and what you can do to make them stick finally.She also shares some exciting updates about the show: new weekly episodes, a growing team, and easier access to free PDF companion guides — now available to everyone, not just community members!The Better German Community is still open for you to join anytime — a friendly space to learn, practice, and connect with others who love the language as much as you do.✨
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  • 47 Learn How to Use German Adjectives in Sentences

    47 Learn How to Use German Adjectives in Sentences
    Oct 30 2025
    📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/adjectives

    Ready to put your German adjectives into action? In this episode, Susi builds on the vocab from Episode 44 and helps you master words like groß (big), alt (old), kalt (cold), warm (warm, and more—this time in full sentences you can actually use.✨
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