Luciano Pavarotti's Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0JAImsRu_I

Lewis Capaldi's interview with Graham Norton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzlmdM11Hws

Original podcast transcript with my mistakes, and with corrections from KI - https://open.substack.com/pub/germanjourney/p/week-18-what-did-i-do-this-week?r=oxwou&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Learn German with Simple Sentences — At the Citizen Office / Government Office (A1–A2)

In this episode, you will learn how to speak German in real-life situations at the citizen office or a government office (Amt / Behörde).

You will hear:

– Talking about appointments (Ich habe einen Termin, Ich warte schon…)

– Understanding forms and documents (Ich muss ein Formular ausfüllen…)

– Asking questions (Können Sie mir helfen?, Wo muss ich unterschreiben?)

– Completing the process (Vielen Dank, Auf Wiedersehen)

All examples are realistic and commonly used in Germany, so you can understand how people actually speak in these situations.

Unfortunately, I’ve been ill for the last three days and won’t be able to record this weekend’s podcast.

I’ll be back next week.

Learn German with Simple Sentences — Apartment Problems & Repairs (A2-B1)

In this episode, you will learn how to speak German about common apartment problems and how to ask for help.

You will hear:

– Describing problems (Die Heizung funktioniert nicht, Das Wasser ist kalt)

– Asking for help (Können Sie…, Ich brauche Hilfe…)

– Making appointments (Wann können Sie kommen?)

– Talking about solutions (Jetzt funktioniert alles wieder)

All examples are slightly longer and realistic, so you can understand how German is actually spoken in everyday situations.

Each sentence is followed by a more detailed version to help you improve listening and speaking step by step.

This episode is ideal for:

– German beginners (A2-B1)

– German listening practice

– Real-life conversations in Germany

– Talking to landlords, neighbors, or repair services

Learn German the natural way — through repetition, simple structure, and real spoken situations.

🎧 Learn German with Simple Sentences — Shopping at the Supermarket (A2–B1)

In this episode, you will learn how to speak German in everyday situations at the supermarket.

You will hear:

– Looking for products (Ich suche…, Wo finde ich…?)

– Asking questions (Wie viel kostet…, Haben Sie…?)

– Making decisions (Ich nehme…, Das ist zu teuer)

– Paying at the checkout (Ich zahle…, Mit Karte oder bar?)

All examples are slightly longer and realistic, so you can understand how German is actually spoken in daily life.

Each sentence is followed by a more detailed version to help you improve listening and speaking step by step.

This episode is ideal for:

– German beginners (A2/B1)

– German listening practice

– Real-life conversations in Germany

– Shopping and communicating in supermarkets

Learn German the natural way — through repetition, simple structure, and real spoken situations.

Learn German with Simple Sentences — At the Doctor (A1–A2)

In this episode, you will learn how to speak German in a real-life situation at the doctor.

You will hear:

– Making an appointment (Ich möchte einen Termin machen)

– Describing symptoms (Ich habe Kopfschmerzen, Mir ist schwindelig)

– Answering questions (Seit wann…, Haben Sie…?)

– Understanding advice (Sie sollten…, Nehmen Sie…)

All examples are slightly longer and realistic, so you can understand how German is actually spoken in everyday situations.

Each sentence is followed by a more detailed version to help you improve listening and speaking step by step.

This episode is ideal for:

– German beginners (A1, A2)

– German listening practice

– Real-life conversations in Germany

– Visiting a doctor and describing health problems in German

Learn German the natural way - through repetition, simple structure, and real spoken situations.

Learn German with Simple Sentences — At the Restaurant & Café (A1–A2)

In this episode, you will learn how to speak German in everyday situations at a restaurant or café.

You will hear:

– Ordering food and drinks (Ich hätte gern…, Ich nehme…)

– Asking questions (Haben Sie…, Kann ich…)

– Reacting (Das schmeckt gut, Das ist zu kalt)

– Paying and finishing (Ich möchte bezahlen, Stimmt so)

All examples are short, clear, and repeated to help you understand and remember naturally.

Each sentence is followed by a slightly longer version, so you can improve both listening and speaking step by step.

This episode is ideal for:

– German beginners (A1, A2)

– German listening practice

– Real-life German conversations

– Speaking German in restaurants and cafés

Learn German with Simple Sentences - Answers & Reactions (ja, nein, doch, vielleicht) (A1–A2)

In this episode, you will learn how to answer and react naturally in German conversations.

You will hear:

– Yes (ja)

– No (nein)

– Contradicting yes (doch)

– Maybe (vielleicht)

These small words are used all the time in real spoken German and are essential for everyday communication.

All examples are short, clear, and repeated to help you understand and remember naturally.

Each sentence is followed by a slightly longer version, so you can improve both listening and speaking step by step.

This episode is ideal for:

– German beginners (A1, A2)

– German listening practice

– Learning German through real conversations

– Speaking more naturally in German

Learn German the natural way - through repetition, simple structure, and real spoken patterns.