Learn German A1 with News | Slow Easy German for Beginners
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 | Why Was a 7-Year-Old Left on Mount Fuji?
Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A Chinese robotics company surges in Shanghai after a huge stock market debut. Also: A father leaves his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji, and police are called.
Heute: Roboterfirma startet stark an der Börse · Vater lässt Sohn auf Fuji zurück.
Today’s G
A1 German News | Can Guyana's Candidate Win the UN Race?
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In this episode: A Guyanese diplomat moves ahead in the UN secretary-general race after a new straw poll. Also: Walmart will soon let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods.
Heute: Guyanas Kandidatin liegt vorn · Walmart erlaubt neues Bezahlen.
Today’s German focu
A1 German News | Can ChatGPT Be Safer for Teens?
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In this episode: The Panama Canal will let fewer ships through because dry weather may lower water levels and slow traffic. Also: OpenAI launches a Teen version of ChatGPT with stronger safety rules, homework help, and more parental control.
Heute: Weniger Schiffe im Panamakan
A1 German News | Can a Cancer Vaccine Help Stop Melanoma?
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In this episode: A real-world Oregon study finds mixed results on psilocybin in licensed centers, with many people reporting benefits and some serious side effects. Also: Moderna and Merck say their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine helped stop melanoma from coming back or spre
A1 German News | Fairphone's Repairable Phone Finally Reaches the US
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In this episode: Fairphone launches its repairable Gen 6+ in the US for $650, with swappable parts like the USB port and screen, a removable battery, recycled materials, and a focus on fair wages. Also: Long-term borrowing costs hit fresh highs in the US, UK, Germany, and Japa
A1 German News | Can Anne Montgomery House Survive D.C.'s Rent Crisis?
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In this episode: Anthropic adds an invisible watermark to Claude's AI text, aiming to make it easier to spot generated content and meet new EU rules. Also: A Catholic-run home in Washington, D.C. closes after 10 years, ending low-rent rooms and daily community for young women.
A1 German News | Can Belgium Stop the 3,000-Hectare Wildfire?
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In this episode: A wildfire in Belgium has more than doubled and forced nearby villages to evacuate. Also: Ferrari's first electric car sold at auction for $40 million.
Heute: Feuer in Belgien wächst stark · Ferraris E-Auto bringt 40 Millionen.
Today’s German focus: sein + Adj
A1 German News | Will Hawaii Get Its First Direct Hurricane in 34 Years?
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In this episode: Hawaii prepares for a dangerous hurricane with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Also: Kate O'Connor wins heptathlon gold for Ireland with a national record.
Heute: Hawaii vor starkem Sturm · Gold für Irland im Siebenkampf.
Today’s German focus: konnte =
A1 German News | How the Chawinga Sisters Fired Malawi to the Final
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In this episode: Two sisters, Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, drive Malawi's surprise run to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, scoring nine of the team's twelve goals. Also: France's top court blocks a planned social media ban for under-15s, saying it goes too far on freedo
A1 German News | Can lenacapavir reach the people who need it most?
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In this episode: A new HIV injection is rolling out, but access is still unequal. Also: Eurovision 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, by the sea.
Heute: Neues Mittel gegen HIV · Eurovision 2027 in Burgas.
Today’s German focus: wird bestätigt (is confirmed) = is confirmed.
A1 German News | Can a $6,000 Gift Become a $3 Million Prize?
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In this episode: Astronomers discover a strange new space object that looks like a star but gives off far more energy, and it may help explain mysterious red dots from the early universe. Also: A health group that began with $6,000 from wedding guests wins a $3 million humanit
A1 German News | Million Afghan Girls Face School Ban
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In this episode: UNESCO says about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are blocked from secondary school, and the number could rise even more by 2030. Also: France has banned unwanted telemarketing calls, with some exceptions for existing contracts or prior consent.
Heute: Afghan
A1 German News | Can Nvidia Turn Chips Into a New Asset?
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In this episode: Nvidia wants to raise $500 billion with big investors and treat chips like borrowable infrastructure. Also: A new passenger train starts between Finland and Sweden for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Heute: Nvidia und das große Geld · Neuer Zug nach Schwede
A1 German News | African Teams Reach the Women's World Cup
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In this episode: Four African women's teams reach the 2027 World Cup after the semifinals at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi all qualify, with Algeria. Also: Puerto Rico is rationing water during a severe drought. Many homes now get wa
A1 German News | Can DeepMind WeatherNext Warn of Hurricanes Earlier?
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In this episode: DeepMind's WeatherNext may give forecasters one extra day to warn people before hurricanes and cyclones hit. Also: In Chile, young K-pop fans are turning Korean wave influence into their own music, videos, and language mix.
Heute: WetterNext warnt früher vor H
A1 German News | Who Pays for 2 Gigawatts of AI Power?
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In this episode: People are betting on clinical trials, and researchers warn that this could create bad incentives and hurt trust in medicine. Also: A Nevada utility and a data center developer are fighting over who should pay to expand the power grid for two huge campuses.
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A1 German News | Who Pays for 2 Gigawatts of AI Power?
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In this episode: People are betting on clinical trial results, and critics say that is dangerous because real patients and treatments are involved. Also: A utility in Nevada is suing a data center developer over who should pay for new power lines and costs.
Heute: Wetten auf d
A1 German News | Cambodia Reaches the 95/95/95 HIV Target
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In this episode: Cambodia reaches the 95/95/95 HIV target, showing how diagnosis, treatment, and low virus levels can cut transmission risk. Also: Scientists study brown-lipped snail slime and find five mucus types with different jobs, from moving to protection.
Heute: Kambods
A1 German News | Banned at Home, Afghan Women Reunite 8,000 Miles Away
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In this episode: Afghan women footballers meet again in New Zealand, train together, and play friendly matches after years apart. Also: Eli Lilly beats earnings expectations and raises its outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales surge.
Heute: Afghanische Frauen treffen sich wie
A1 German News | Will a SpaceX Rocket Hit the Moon?
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In this episode: A SpaceX rocket part is drifting toward the Moon, and NASA says Earth is safe. Also: Italy is under a red alert as experts suggest cooler evening visits during the heat.
Heute: Rakete fliegt zum Mond · Italien hat große Hitze.
Today’s German focus: hat gegeben
A1 German News | Can Japan and the US Save the Yen?
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In this episode: Japan and the US made a rare joint move to stop the yen from falling, after it hit a 40-year low. Also: Aung San Suu Kyi met the Red Cross for the first confirmed outside contact in nearly four years, and new photos suggest she is healthy.
Heute: Japan und USA
A1 German News | Nirmal Purja Dies in Pakistan Avalanche
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In this episode: A rescue team finds Nirmal Purja's body after a deadly avalanche in Pakistan, and the episode explains why the climber was famous. Also: Spain's Ceuta border sees a sudden migrant influx, many deaths at sea, and a political fight over social media, the EU, and
A1 German News | Can Australia's Fire Tech Stop the Next Blaze?
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In this episode: EU leaders hold emergency talks after tensions over migrant crossings into Ceuta. Also: Australia mixes satellites, drones, and Indigenous fire knowledge to spot blazes earlier.
Today’s German focus: helfen zu = to help do something. Vocabulary: die Satelliten (satellites), die Drohnen (drones), der Wassergehalt (wate
A1 German News | Why Anthropic's AI Hacked Three Organisations
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In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models found a flaw in a closed security test, got internet access, and reached three real organisations. Also: Hundreds of people in central Greece are being evacuated by boat as wildfires spread, with more fires still burning on Crete and along the coast.
Today’s German focus: wurden gerett
A1 German News | Can Hungary's Only Nuclear Plant Keep Running?
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In this episode: Trump is considering new controls on AI after recent hacking-related security incidents. Also: Hungary's only nuclear plant may have to shut down because the Danube is at a record low.
Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv = must + infinitive. Vocabulary: der Wasserstand (water level), das Kraftwerk (power plant),
A1 German News | Singapore Fines French Teen for Viral Straw Stunt
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In this episode: A Singapore court fines a French student after he licks a straw from an orange juice vending machine, posts the clip online, and the company replaces all 500 straws. Also: India's parliament hears Gen Z slang like MIA, FOMO, and delulu as lawmakers debate an anti-exam leak bill after youth-led protests.
Today’s German
A1 German News | Wu Chi-wai Gets Six Months in the UK
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In this episode: The US bans new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters over security concerns. Also: Wu Chi-wai is allowed to stay in the UK with his family for six months after being detained at Heathrow.
Today’s German focus: darf bleiben = is allowed to stay. Vocabulary: festhalten (to detain; to hold back), einreisen (t
A1 German News | Why This Japanese Town Is Fighting a New Mosque
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In this episode: A town near Tokyo debates its first mosque, with worry, hope, and protests over how the community may change. Also: China faces a wave of fake AI disaster videos that spread panic, false flood scenes, and even wrong warnings about power cuts.
Today’s German focus: es gibt = there is / there are. Vocabulary: die Übersc
A1 German News | Can Jaismine Lamboria Win Commonwealth Gold?
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In this episode: Jaismine Lamboria, India's 57kg world champion, is chasing Commonwealth gold in Glasgow after a strong year and one painful Olympic setback. Also: Andy Burnham promises continued UK support for Ukraine before meeting Volodymyr Zelensky, with new military technology and training also on the agenda.
Today’s German focus
A1 German News | Why Are So Many Italian Children Overweight?
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In this episode: Doctors in southern Italy are seeing more children with obesity, and one 17-year-old weighs 170 kilos and struggles with daily life. Also: The Flatiron Building in New York is being turned into luxury apartments, with new homes priced as high as $58.5 million.
Today’s German focus: kann + Infinitiv = can + infinitive.
A1 German News | More than 220,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain
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In this episode: Firefighters and officials respond as wildfires force evacuations across France and Spain, with more than 220,000 people affected. Also: In India, protesters meet the government while pressure continues over the education minister and a long-running strike.
Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv = must / have to + i
A1 German News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trade Partners
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In this episode: The US puts new tariffs on about 60 trade partners, with rates of 10% to 12.5%. Also: An Indonesian court convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the babies' future is still unclear.
Today’s German focus: werden geschickte? no = to be sent. Vocabulary: das Gericht (court), verurteilen (to convict), schicken
A1 German News | Canada's Dairy Sector Faces Trump's Tariff Fight
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In this episode: Canada's dairy system is under pressure as Trump threatens a 50% tariff on $20 billion of Canadian goods, and Canadian politicians say the system is non-negotiable. Also: Researchers find wreckage of a Pan Am plane after 74 years, reviving a crash that helped lead to mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.
Today’s Germ
A1 German News | Brazil's Amazon Burns Far Less in 2025
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In this episode: Brazil's Amazon burned far less in 2025, with 3.1 million hectares burned compared with 15.8 million in 2024. Also: Four Nigerian police officers were arrested after allegedly running a fake checkpoint and demanding money from Musa Aliyu.
Today’s German focus: sprach von = spoke of. Vocabulary: das Verfahren (procedur
A1 German News | Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs
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In this episode: The US puts 50% tariffs on many goods from Canada, and Canada says it will intensify trade talks. Also: In Australia, a mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets after a very high-risk pregnancy.
Today’s German focus: die Gespräche intensivieren = to intensify the talks. Vocabulary: der Zoll (tariff), die Ware
A1 German News | Runners Race at the North Pole
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In this episode: Twenty-three runners from seven countries race on drifting sea ice at the geographic North Pole, with safety gear and polar bear guards. Also: Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara leaves prison and goes into exile in the United States.
Today’s German focus: ist in die USA gegangen = went to the USA. Vocabulary:
A1 German News | India's First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit
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In this episode: India's first private company reaches orbit with a rocket launch from Sriharikota. Also: The EU's new border checks are causing longer waits at passport control.
Today’s German focus: dauern = to take time. Vocabulary: die Kontrolle (passport control; checking), die Schlange (queue), lange (long; for a long time).
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A1 German News | Trump Media Sells Fast Posts to Wall Street
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In this episode: Japan changes royal succession rules, but women still cannot become emperor. Also: Trump Media launches a paid fast feed for Wall Street firms to see posts in milliseconds.
Today’s German focus: dürfen — to be allowed to = to be allowed to. Vocabulary: das Gesetz (the law), der Rang (rank), der Verwandte (relative).
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A1 German News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities?
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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 (ID
A1 German News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3%
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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. Vocabu
A1 German News | De Beers Stops Work at South Africa's Biggest Mine
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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 (pressu
A1 German News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job Cuts
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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 Stelle
A1 German News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74
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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.
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A1 German News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Flee
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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: sto
A1 German News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool
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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).
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A1 German News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records
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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 Fe
A1 German News | Dock Workers Fight AI for Shorter Hours
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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 we
A1 German News | Can Trump Shake Up Nato Again?
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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 gesa
A1 German News | France Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Leave
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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
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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 Abs
A1 German News | Why Europe Is Getting Hotter and Hotter
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In this episode: Europe faces record-breaking June heat, with scientists warning that climate change is making extreme heat more likely and more intense. Also: Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa and urges Europe to do more for migrants after praying at graves of people who died at sea.
Today’s German focus: ankommen = to arrive. Vocabulary
A1 German News | Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied China Dies
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In this episode: A Nasa-funded spacecraft launches to catch the falling Swift telescope and lift it back to a safer orbit. Also: Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taipei after selling books critical of China and fleeing to Taiwan.
Today’s German focus: fallen = to fall. Vocabulary: retten (to save or rescue), Angst haben (to b
A1 German News | Can New Ebola Trial Save Lives in Congo?
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In this episode: Doctors begin testing two possible Ebola treatments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the WHO reports more than 1,400 cases and 438 deaths. Also: A 19-year-old man accused of links to the Scattered Spider hacking group is arrested in Finland, extradited to the US, and held in custody.
Today’s German focus: fe
A1 German News | North American Trade Deal Faces Uncertainty
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In this episode: US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal. Also: Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament.
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 lan
A1 German News | US Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Citizenship Bid
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In this episode: Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump.
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 languag
A1 German News | Ukraine Strikes Leave Russia Facing Fuel Shortages
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In this episode: Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes. Also: DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola.
Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (
A1 German News | Trump's face appears in some US passports
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In this episode: Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban. Also: Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday.
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 happeni
A1 German News | Record Heat Hits Parts of Europe
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In this episode: Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic. Also: Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal.
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).
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A1 German News | Why Tech Shares Are Pulling Markets Down
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In this episode: Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump. Also: Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition.
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).
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A1 German News | Paris Limits Alcohol Sales in Extreme Heat
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In this episode: Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east. Also: IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips.
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)
A1 German News | Western Europe Faces Record Heat
Western Europe Faces Record Heat. Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe. Also: Stanford graduates rethink their futures as AI transforms tech.
Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report ab
A1 German News | Alibaba Fights US Security Blacklist
Alibaba Fights US Security Blacklist. Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist. Also: Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services.
Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a repo
A1 German | US eases oil sanctions despite Irans denial | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— USA lockern Ölsanktionen trotz Irans Dementi
— WhatsApp bekommt neuen Chef von indischem Start-up
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
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A1 German | US and Iran hold talks through the night | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— USA und Iran führen nächtliche Gespräche
— Frankreich verbietet Alkohol wegen Hitzewelle in der Hälfte des Landes
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
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A1 German | African and Caribbean countries demand slavery apology | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Afrikanische und karibische Länder fordern Entschuldigung für Sklaverei
— Australien entdeckt ersten weltweiten Vogelgrippe-Fall
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
A1 German | Indias richest man plans huge share sale | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Indiens reichster Mann plant großen Aktienverkauf
— USA stoppen Finanzierung von HIV-Hilfe in Südafrika
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
Full transcripts, English
A1 German | Indias richest man plans huge share sale | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Indiens reichster Mann plant großen Aktienverkauf
— USA stoppen Finanzierung von HIV-Hilfe in Südafrika
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
Full transcripts, English
A1 German | Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Hegseth erneuert Nato-Kritik und sagt, USA prüfen Präsenz
— Apple erhöht Preise wegen Kosten für KI-Chip
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
Full transcripts, Englis
A1 German | Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Hegseth erneuert Nato-Kritik und sagt, USA prüfen Präsenz
— Apple erhöht Preise wegen Kosten für KI-Chips
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
Full transcripts, Engli
A1 German | Amazon founder says AI will create more jobs | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Amazon-Gründer sagt, KI schafft mehr Jobs
— Führer von Äquatorialguinea treten nach verfehlten Zielen zurück
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
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A1 German | Somaliland opens embassy after Israel recognizes it | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Somaliland eröffnet Botschaft nach Israels Anerkennung
— Polizei rettet Hunderte gestohlene Katzen in Vietnam
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A1 German | Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995 | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Japan erhöht Zinssatz auf höchsten Stand seit 1995
— Japan erhöht Zinsen, um steigende Preise zu bekämpfen
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This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
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A1 German | UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Großbritannien und Japan einigen sich auf 18-Milliarden-Pfund-Investition
— Trump unterstützt Iran-Abkommen, warnt aber vor Risiken
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This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode
A1 German | Why this World Cup is the most expensive ever | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Warum diese WM die teuerste aller Zeiten ist
— Schweiz plant Abstimmung über Bevölkerungsgrenze
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
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A1 German | Palestinians Anger Grows as Homes Are Destroyed | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Wut der Palästinenser wächst, während Häuser zerstört werden
— Elon Musk wird erster Billionär nach SpaceX-Erfolg
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This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
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A1 German | Why This World Cup Costs More Than Ever | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Warum diese WM teurer ist als je zuvor
— Papst Leo besucht Inseln, um gefährdeten Migranten zu helfen
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A1 German | Trump says he likes inflation as US prices rise fast | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Trump sagt, er mag Inflation, während US-Preise schnell steigen
— Wissenschaftler entdecken fünf Millionen Jahre alten Wal-Friedhof
Learn German with real news — not repetitive drills.
This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode
A1 German | Worlds biggest chipmaker may raise prices | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Größter Chiphersteller der Welt könnte Preise erhöhen
— KI-Tool zu mächtig für die Öffentlichkeit wird veröffentlicht
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This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
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A1 German | Armenia chooses a pro-West government despite Russias pressure | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Armenien wählt trotz Russlands Druck eine pro-westliche Regierung
— SpaceX-Aktie steigt bei Elon Musks größtem Risiko bisher
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A1 German | Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Things for Peace Talks | Today's Easy News
Today’s stories in A1 German:
— Zelenskys Verbündete fordern fünf Dinge für Friedensgespräche
— Touristen meiden den Nahen Osten und besuchen mehr Spanien
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This A1 episode uses very simple German, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.
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