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Learn German A1 with News | Slow Easy German for Beginners

Learn German A1 with News | Slow Easy German for Beginners

LinguaWire 77 Folgen Jul 17, 2026

Dieser Podcast hilft Anfängern, Deutsch mit echten Nachrichten zu lernen. Jeden Morgen gibt es kurze Episoden in langsamem, einfachem Deutsch, die für A1-Lerner konzipiert sind. Die Episoden erklären die wichtigsten Geschichten der Welt mit einfachem Wortschatz und hilfreichen Erklärungen. Perfekt für Anfänger, die ihr Hörverständnis verbessern und gleichzeitig über globale Ereignisse informiert bleiben möchten.

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A1 German News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities?
A1 German News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities? Jul 17, 2026 312 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Ghana tightens ID checks by requiring businesses to verify cards electronically and banning photocopies. Also: More than 800 wildfires in Canada send smoke into US cities, triggering air-quality alerts and cancelled outdoor plans. Today’s German focus: den Ausweis prüfen = to check the ID. Vocabulary: der Ausweis (I
A1 German News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3%
A1 German News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3% Jul 16, 2026 331 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: China's economy slows to 4.3% growth, below its target, as weak domestic demand and higher oil prices weigh on the picture. Also: Scientists confirm a new monkey species in a Congo forest, with orange lips, a black face, and only one blurry early photo. Today’s German focus: liegen bei = to be at / to stand at. Voca
A1 German News | De Beers Stops Work at South Africa's Biggest Mine
A1 German News | De Beers Stops Work at South Africa's Biggest Mine Jul 15, 2026 323 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: De Beers stops work at South Africa's biggest diamond mine for two years as demand falls and cheap lab-grown diamonds add pressure. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex fossil sells at Sotheby's in New York for a record price. Today’s German focus: stoppen = to stop. Vocabulary: die Nachfrage (demand), der Druck (pres
A1 German News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job Cuts
A1 German News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job Cuts Jul 14, 2026 365 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Volkswagen is under pressure as profits fall, competition from China grows, and up to 100,000 jobs may be cut. Also: The UK and Switzerland strike a deal that could mean faster airport control, no roaming charges, and easier work travel. Today’s German focus: reduzieren — to reduce = to reduce. Vocabulary: die Stell
A1 German News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74
A1 German News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74 Jul 13, 2026 347 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Qatar announces the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who took power in a bloodless coup and helped turn the country into a gas-rich powerhouse. Also: South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners have been deported or repatriated as protests and a migration crackdown continue. Today’s German f
A1 German News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Flee
A1 German News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Flee Jul 12, 2026 330 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to leave their homes and disrupting schools, work, flights, and trains. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex called Gus may sell for $30 million, raising questions about whether rare fossils should go to museums or private buyers. Today’s German focus: s
A1 German News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool
A1 German News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool Jul 11, 2026 349 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Meta stops a new image feature after privacy backlash over public Instagram content. Also: Scientists in Thailand discover a new plant-eating dinosaur with a very long neck. Today’s German focus: finden = to discover or see. Vocabulary: das Fossil (fossil), der Wirbel (vertebra), der Scan (scan). Learn more from to
A1 German News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records
A1 German News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records Jul 10, 2026 343 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in New York and becomes the largest foreign US listing ever. Also: A Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport, closing the runway and triggering an investigation. Today’s German focus: untersuchen = to investigate. Vocabulary: das Fahrwerk (landing gear), die Landebahn (runway), das
A1 German News | Dock Workers Fight AI for Shorter Hours
A1 German News | Dock Workers Fight AI for Shorter Hours Jul 9, 2026 395 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Australian dock workers want a 28-hour week with no pay cut as ports test automation and new technology. Also: A major Telstra outage cut mobile service, disrupted trains, and affected emergency calls across Australia. Today’s German focus: arbeiten = to work. Vocabulary: automatisch (automatic), Arbeitswoche (work
A1 German News | Can Trump Shake Up Nato Again?
A1 German News | Can Trump Shake Up Nato Again? Jul 8, 2026 390 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Trump arrives at a Nato summit with a warm welcome, but his hard words about the alliance, Greenland, and Iran create tension. Also: Hungary's public TV and radio stop news broadcasts as the new government moves to rebuild media it says should be independent and trustworthy. Today’s German focus: die Worte wurden ge
A1 German News | France Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Leave
A1 German News | France Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Leave Jul 7, 2026 393 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A large wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave their homes, while strong winds and Tour de France traffic create safety concerns. Also: Robotaxis are being tested in Beijing, as Chinese companies explore whether self-driving taxis can become a global success. Today’s German focus: müssen
A1 German News | Vietnam Faces Pressure Over Fake Luxury Goods
A1 German News | Vietnam Faces Pressure Over Fake Luxury Goods Jul 6, 2026 455 Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Vietnam cracks down on counterfeit bags, shoes, shirts, and watches as international pressure grows. Also: Australia investigates six large beach spheres, likely space-launch parts, and warns people not to touch them. Today’s German focus: anfassen = to touch with the hand. Vocabulary: echt (real or not fake), der A

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