Better German Podcast

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• Ep 73 German Articles Myth Busting and FAQs 02.07.2026 28min

  German articles (der, die, das) are one of the biggest frustrations for learners—but many of the things you’ve heard about them simply aren’t true.In this episode, I answer the most common questions about German articles, explain why native speakers don’t learn complicated rules either, and show you a practical way to learn articles without driving yourself crazy.In this episode you’ll learn:How to know whether a noun is der, die or dasWhether there is really a trick to learning German articlesWhy you should learn articles with the nounHow German children naturally learn articlesCommon patterns (without memorizing endless rules)Why das Mädchen is neuterWhether Germans will understand you if you use the wrong articleWhy articles matter later for pronouns and casesCompound nouns and how they determine genderWhy der becomes den, dem and desThe biggest myths about German articlesReady to start learning German? Checkout the Get Talking CourseMentioned in this episode📄 Free PDF: German Cases https://bettergerman.info/cases🎧 Podcast Episodes 35–38: German Cases https://podcast.bettergerman.infoReady to start speaking German?Get Talking German is my complete hybrid German course for beginners and false beginners.You’ll get:Hundreds of video lessonsStep-by-step learning with the Better German MethodReading, writing, listening and speaking practiceWritten feedbackLive practice & Q&A sessions twice a monthHelp finding a practice partnerA supportive learning community👉 Learn more: https://bettergerman.info/get-talking-german-course/👉 Ready to join? https://bettergerman.info/joinJoin the free Better German CommunityGet free learning resources, podcast downloads, updates and connect with other German learners:https://bettergerman.info/communityQuestions?I’d love to hear from you!📧 susi@bettergerman.info🌐 https://bettergerman.info🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• Ep 72 Demystifying German Articles 22.06.2026 22min

  🎧 German Articles: Do Native Speakers Really Know Them?German articles can feel confusing when you’re learning German. Do native speakers actually know all the genders? Are there secret rules that tell you whether a noun is der, die, or das?In this episode, I answer some of the most common questions about German articles and explain why this topic is often made more complicated than it needs to be. You’ll learn what native speakers really know, how articles are actually learned, and why trying to memorize endless rules is usually not the best approach.📚 Key Topics in This Episode• What German noun genders really are• Why native speakers usually know the correct articles• Whether there are secret rules for der, die, and das• Why German articles should be learned as part of the word• Helpful patterns such as nouns ending in -ung• Compound nouns and how they can make articles easier• Why repetition is more important than memorization• The role of speaking and pronunciation when learning vocabulary• Common myths about German articles• How learners can make articles feel natural over time🔗 Mentioned LinksBetter German Community: https://bettergerman.info/communityPlacement Test: https://bettergerman.info/testBook a Meeting: https://bettergerman.trafft.com🚀 Learn German with Better GermanIf you’re looking for a practical way to learn German, the Better German Community gives you access to courses, practice materials, community support, and regular opportunities to ask questions and get help.The Summer Offer is available for €47 per month.If you’d like to join, send me an email or book a meeting with me to discuss your goals and find out whether it’s a good fit for you.Not sure where to start? Take the placement test and I’ll help you figure out the best next step.🎧 You May Also LikeEpisode 5: German Articles ExplainedBrowse all podcast episodes:https://podcast.bettergerman.info🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• Ep 71 Learn German City Words: Streets, Squares, and More 05.06.2026 26min

  🏙️ Learn German City Words: Streets, Squares, and MoreIn this episode, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary for talking about cities, streets, public transport, and the places around you. We cover common words you are likely to see in German-speaking cities, including streets, squares, houses, traffic lights, buses, trams, underground trains, and more.You’ll also discover some interesting vocabulary differences, including Austrian and German words for sidewalks, the special Viennese word “Palais,” and why the word “Platz” can have several different meanings depending on the situation.🎧 Better German Podcast+ — Exclusive Podcast & Community 🌏In the community you find the list of words (and some extra) mentioned in this episode, as well as the Better German Starter Course!Also: Get early access to exclusive episodes, all podcast resources in one place, and the chance to ask questions and more!👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community There’s also a free version if you just want to get started. 🎓Interested in Taking a Course? - Free Placement Exam:Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program, and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials, and combine self-study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎯 In this episode:• City vocabulary for everyday situations• Streets, alleys, squares, and boulevards• Traffic lights, crossings, and intersections• Houses, high-rises, and skyscrapers• Public transport vocabulary• Austrian vs. German word differences• Why German words can have multiple meanings• Simple ways to practice and remember new vocabulary🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• Ep. 70: German Occupation Words for Beginners 14.05.2026 13min

  German profession words are something you will hear very early when learning the language — especially when introducing yourself or talking about other people.In this episode, we go through common German occupation words like teacher, doctor, waiter, police officer, hairdresser, and more. You’ll also learn an important difference between words like Beruf, Arbeit, Arbeitsstelle, and Job, plus how male and female profession forms work in German.We also practice a few very simple example sentences you can immediately start using yourself.🎧 Better German Podcast+ — Exclusive Podcast & Community 🌏Get early access to exclusive episodes, all podcast resources in one place, and the chance to ask questions and more!👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community There’s also a free version if you just want to get started. 🎓Interested in Taking a Course? - Free Placement Exam:Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program, and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials, and combine self-study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test In this episode:• Common German profession words• The difference between Beruf, Arbeit, Arbeitsstelle, and Job• Male and female profession forms in German• Simple beginner German sentences• Practical German vocabulary for everyday conversationsMentioned Links• Better German Level 1 Course: https://bettergerman.info/course• Work with Me / Placement Test: https://bettergerman.info/test• Better German Podcast Community: https://bettergerman.info/community• Start the Podcast from the Beginning: https://bettergerman.info/1• Podcast Contact: podcast@bettergerman.infoYou May Also Like• Ep. 43 — German Numbers, Time & Prices https://bettergerman.info/43• Ep. 63 — German Breakfast Vocabulary https://bettergerman.info/63• Ep. 66 — Why People Study German for Years Without Speaking It https://bettergerman.info/66• Ep. 69 — Why German Feels So Difficult https://bettergerman.info/69🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• Ep 69 Why is German So Difficult - or is it? 06.05.2026 20min

  🎧 Episode 69: Why is German so difficult – or is it?In this episode, Better German Podcast, Susi takes a closer look at one of the most common beliefs about learning German: that it’s “very difficult.” But is that actually true—or just something many learners have come to believe?You’ll explore what makes German objectively more challenging than some languages (especially for English speakers), but also why it’s far from the hardest language out there. More importantly, this episode focuses on what really creates difficulty when learning—and how you can change that.🎧 Better German Podcast+ — Exclusive Podcast & Community 🌏Get early access to exclusive episodes, all podcast resources in one place, and the chance to ask questions and more!👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community There’s also a free version if you just want to get started. 🎓Interested in Taking a Course? - Free Placement Exam:Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program, and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials, and combine self-study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🔑 What you’ll learn in this episodeWhy German is considered “medium difficulty” for English speakersThe real reason German feels harder than languages like Spanish or ItalianHow cases (der, die, das) and flexible word order workWhy pronunciation in German is actually more consistent than in EnglishA surprising advantage: German has fewer tenses in everyday speechWhy some languages are objectively harder than GermanThe difference between objective difficulty and your personal experienceThe two main reasons why learning can feel “too hard”How to recognize when your learning method isn’t workingWhy missing steps—not lack of talent—cause frustrationHow step-by-step learning makes German manageable (and even easy)💡 Key idea from this episodeIf something feels very difficult, it usually doesn’t mean you can’t learn it.It means:either the method isn’t rightor a step is missingWhen learning is structured correctly, every step should feel doable.🔗 Links & ResourcesForeign Service Institute Levels of Difficulty https://www.touristsecrets.com/travel-tips/foreign-service-institute-language-difficulty-rankings/🚀 Get Talking German (Course): https://bettergerman.info/course🧪 Placement Test: https://bettergerman.info/test👥 Better German Community (free & premium): https://bettergerman.info/community🎧 Related Episode: https://bettergerman.info/4Episode 4 – How to Actually Learn German📌 You may also likeHow to Actually Learn German (Ep 4)German Cases Explained (Podcast series)Pronunciation-focused episodes with repeat-after-me practice⭐ Enjoying the podcast?If this episode helped you rethink how difficult German really is, leaving a review is a great way to support the podcast and help more learners find it.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 68 Entertainment Activities in German 30.04.2026 17min

  What would you do for fun in a German-speaking country? In this episode, you’ll learn the most useful German words for entertainment — from concerts and opera to cafés, markets, and more — so you can understand what’s happening around you and actually take part in it. Whether you’re visiting, living there, or planning to move, these are the words you’ll see everywhere. 🎧 Better German Podcast+ — Exclusive Podcast & Community 🌏Get early access to exclusive episodes, all podcast resources in one place, and the chance to ask questions and more!👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community There’s also a free version if you just want to get started. 🎓Interested in Taking a Course? - Free Placement Exam:Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program, and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials, and combine self-study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🔑 What You'll Learn in this Episode How to say common entertainment activities in GermanThe difference between opera (Oper), operetta (Operette), and musicals (Musical)How German and Austrian cities structure their entertainment cultureWhat to expect when attending events like opera or musicals (including subtitles)The difference between everyday places (cinema, café, market) and cultural venues (theater, opera)How to recognize and talk about local spots like markets, coffee houses, and parksSubtle cultural tips (like when to avoid tourist-heavy cafés and what locals actually do)🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 67 How to Say "Would like" in German 23.04.2026 23min

  How would you say, "would like..." in German?🤔If you want to say things like "I would like a coffee," or "I would like to go swimming," in German, then this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to use one of the most useful verbs in everyday German: möchten - English, "would like." This is a key building block for speaking naturally, whether you’re ordering food, making plans, or saying what you want. It’s a strong foundation to improve your spoken German. 🌍 Join the Better German Podcast + Exclusive Podcast and CommunityGet access to extra resources, ask questions, and go deeper with your German: 👉 https://bettergerman.info/community Free community version available if you just want to get started.🎓Interested in Taking a Course? - Free Placement Exam:Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program, and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials, and combine self-study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🔑 What You'll Learn in this EpisodeHow to use möchten to say what you want How to say “I would like…” with things and actionsHow to ask questions like “Would you like…?”How to say “I don’t want…” using kein and nichtThe difference between kein / keine / keinen (made simple) 🎧Mentioned in this episodeLearn about der, die, das (Articles) in Episode 5 👉 https://bettergerman.info/5Start from the beginning (Episode 1- Recommended for beginners)👉 https://bettergerman.info/1🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 66 Why People Study German Many Years Without Success 16.04.2026 23min

  Why People Study German for Years Without SuccessHave you been learning German for a long time—but still don’t feel confident speaking?In this episode, we look at why this happens and what most learners don’t realize about how German is usually taught. Whether you’ve already struggled or you’re just getting started, this will help you see things differently.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/testWhat You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy some learners study German for years without real resultsWhat’s missing in most German coursesA common mistake that prevents people from speakingWhy traditional learning approaches often failWhat actually needs to happen to make progressYou May Also Like these EpisodesHow to Actually Learn German 👉 https://bettergerman.info/4German Levels Made Simple 👉 https://bettergerman.info/39How Long Does It Take to Learn German? 👉 https://bettergerman.info/29Stop Forgetting German Words 👉 https://bettergerman.info/48Good Habits to Learn German 👉 https://bettergerman.info/54How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German (Part 1 & 2)👉 https://bettergerman.info/55👉 https://bettergerman.info/56If this episode helped you, share it with someone who is learning German.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 65 German Weather Words for Everyday Use 09.04.2026 24min

  🌤️ German Weather Words You’ll Actually UseTalking about the weather is one of the easiest ways to start speaking German — and in this episode, you’ll learn the core words and simple sentence patterns to do exactly that. From “the sun is shining” to “it’s raining right now”, I break it down step by step so you can start forming your own sentences immediately.🎧 Better German Podcast+ (referred to as "VIP") in the episodeGet early access to new episodes and exclusive PLUS content you won’t hear in the public podcast — delivered directly to your podcast app via your own private feed, plus you have a community environment!Inside the Podcast+ Community, you also get all podcast resources in one place and a space to ask questions and actually use what you’re learning.A free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🔑 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe most essential German weather words (sun, rain, wind, clouds, and more)Key descriptive words like hot, cold, wet, drySimple sentence patterns you can use with the weather words instantlyWorkable word and sentence practice tipsHow to say “there is / there are” in German (e.g., “Es gibt viel Wind” = “there is a lot of wind” and “Es gibt viele Wolken” = “there are many clouds”)How to say what’s happening right now in German — without “-ing” (e.g., “It rains” instead of “It’s raining”)🎧Mentioned in this episode ➝ Episode 64 — How to Actually Practice Words If you want to remember and use the words from this episode, go back and listen to Episode 64. It shows you how to turn vocabulary into real speaking.🔗 Full Transcript & Episode Page👉 bettergerman.info/65🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• Welcome to the Better German Podcast + 09.04.2026 10min

  🌟Welcome to Better German Podcast Plus🌟 Welcome! There's now a Plus version of the Better German podcast — and in this episode, you'll see what's different and how it can help you actually start using German. In this short welcome episode, you'll see exactly what you now have access to — and how to get the most out of it from the start. 🔑 What You Get with Better German PlusThis is not a replacement for the main podcast; it's an upgrade.Inside the Plus tier, you now get: Early access to new episodes (sometimes weeks, even months, ahead)  Exclusive VIP-only episodes and material every month (additional content you won't find in the main podcast) Guided practice episodes to help you actually use what you learn,  The ability to suggest topics and shape future episodes, Expanded resources, word lists, and sentence patterns.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 64 What Real Practice Looks Like 02.04.2026 21min

  What Does Real Practice of German Actually Look Like?In this episode, you'll learn why most learners stay stuck — even after years of studying — and what to do instead. This is not about memorizing word lists or doing endless exercises. It's about how to turn words into something you can actually use . You'll learn a simple, repeatable way to practice vocabulary so that it sticks — and more importantly, so that you can speak with it .If you've ever felt like you “know” words but can't use them, this episode will fix that.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🔑 What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy most German learning methods don't lead to real speaking abilityThe 80/20 rule of language learning — and why practice matters more than theoryHow many words you actually need to start speaking GermanThe right way to practice a new word (step by step)Why pronunciation is the first thing you need to get rightHow to move from “recognizing” a word to actually using itHow to build simple sentences — even if you don't know all the grammar yetWhy learning articles (der, die, das) with the noun mattersHow long it really takes to learn and use new German vocabularyWhy traditional school methods fail (and what to do instead)How to practice German with a partner effectively🎓 Get Talking German CourseReady to stop guessing and start speaking?Here is our German for Beginners & Restarters course:👉 bettergerman.info/course🎧Mentioned in this episode👉Episode 5 - Introduction to Articles🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 63 Breakfast Words in German 26.03.2026 24min

  What do you actually say at breakfast in German?In this episode, you'll learn the most important German words for breakfast — from Breakfast and Breakfast Buffet to eggs, bread, coffee, and more.You'll also see how German builds long words by combining smaller ones, and why some everyday words work differently than in English. This episode is about understanding what you'll actually hear and say in real life — especially in places like hotels, cafés, and bakeries.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🔑 What You'll Learn in this Episode What breakfast words mean in German (and why it's not sometimes the same logic as English)  How German combines words (like Breakfast + Buffet ) to make one word. Essential breakfast vocabulary (eggs, drinks, bread, and more)  The difference between standard German and Austrian words (like 'Paradeiser' for Tomato in Austria )  Why bread culture in German-speaking countries is different How small word endings (like -chen ) change the meaning of a word.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 62 "To have" in German 20.03.2026 15min

  In this episode, you’ll learn how “haben” (engl. "to have") works in real sentences! And you will learn how to add objects to a sentence (what are you having) - and what change is happening with the article "der".This is a very basic episode to make slightly longer sentences in German. If you want to stop guessing and start forming correct sentences, this is one of the first building blocks.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🔑 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy “haben” is not always used the way English “have” is,How to say “I have…” correctly in German,How to build a basic sentence step by step,How small word changes affect meaning,Why one word in the sentence sometimes changes form (your first step into sentence structure).🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 61 Self-Paced Courses Don’t Work… Right? 11.03.2026 20min

  Many learners believe that self-paced courses are the problem. They assume they need discipline, pressure, or a classroom environment to finally succeed with German.But the real issue is something else entirely.In this episode, I talk about a conversation from one of my recent workshops with a learner who believed he couldn’t succeed in a self-paced course. His experience is actually very common: people force themselves through classes for months or even years — and still never reach the point where they can actually speak German.So what’s really going on?We look at why many traditional courses struggle to produce real results, why motivation disappears when learning stops making sense, and why learning at your own speed is not the problem — it’s often the solution.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/testKey Topics in This Episode• Why many learners believe self-paced courses don’t work• What really happens when people force themselves through classes• The difference between motivation and discipline in language learning• Why people naturally learn at different speeds• Why group classes often cannot adapt to individual learning speed• How learning can become easier when the process actually makes sense• What it really means to “learn to communicate” in GermanMentioned in This EpisodeHow to Actually Learn German – Free Live Workshop https://bettergerman.info/workshopGet Talking GermanMy step-by-step course for Beginners & Restarters who want to start speaking German in a natural and practical way. https://bettergerman.info/course🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 60 German Umlauts: What Those Two Dots Actually Do 11.03.2026 19min

  Many learners see ä, ö, and ü and immediately feel confused. What are those two dots? Are they new letters? Are they just decoration?In this episode, we look at German umlauts in a very practical way. You'll hear how they sound, how they relate to the normal vowels a, o, and u , and why they often appear when words change form — for example, when a noun becomes plural.Most importantly, you'll practice the sounds out loud with real examples so you can start getting used to hearing and saying them.If you want to follow along more easily, download the free cheat sheet with all the example words mentioned in the episode.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test Key Topics in This EpisodeWhat the German umlaut actually meansWhy German has the letters ä, ö , and üThe connection between sound changes and word changesExamples with a → ä, o → ö, and u → üCommon singular and plural pairs ( Mann → Männer, Buch → Bücher , etc.)How to practice umlaut sounds effectively Mentioned in This EpisodeEpisode 18 — The German AlphabetGet Talking German CourseYou May Also LikeBetter German Podcast → https://podcast.bettergerman.infoFree Live German Workshop → https://bettergerman.info/workshop🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 59 Why Do Most German Courses Start at the Wrong Place? 10.03.2026 10min

  DescriptionWhy do so many people study German for years and still feel stuck? In this episode, Susi looks at one surprising problem with how many German courses are structured. You’ll hear why the starting point matters much more than most learners realize—and how approaching German differently can change the entire learning experience.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/testKey Topics in This EpisodeWhy many German courses begin in a way that makes learning harderWhat language learning actually looks like in real lifeWhy the starting point of a course mattersA common pattern in traditional German learningA different way to approach learning GermanMentioned in This EpisodeGet Talking German courseFree Live German WorkshopEmail support for episode 58 PDF: podcast@bettergerman.infoGet Talking German (Course)Learn German in a way that helps you start speaking step by step.https://bettergerman.info/course🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 58 How to Use Describing Words Before Nouns in German 26.02.2026 20min

  🎙️Better German Podcast – Episode 58 German Adjectives Made Simple with Practical Examples In this episode, you learn how German adjectives change when they come before nouns — in a clear, beginner-friendly way. You’ll practice adjectives like big, beautiful, old, and small and see how they behave with the articles - “the” (der / die / das) and “a” (ein / eine), you’ll practice clear, practical examples so you can finally understand the pattern instead of memorizing tables. If adjective endings have ever felt confusing, this episode shows you that they’re actually very logical — and learnable.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test⬇️ Free PDF (Episode 58) (as soon as it it available) https://bettergerman.info/adjectives2.🎧 Full Show Notes & Linkshttps://bettergerman.info/58✨ Key Topics in This EpisodeWhat adjectives are in German (groß, klein, schön, alt, nett)Why adjectives change when they come before a nounAdjectives after verbs vs before nouns ( The ball is big vs The big ball)Adjectives with definite articles: der / die / dasThe meaning of “the” vs “a” in GermanAdjectives with “a” (ein / eine) How adjective endings change (-er / -e / -es) Clear spoken examples you can repeat and practiceHow to practice without stressing about mistakes🔗 Mentioned Links & ResourcesFree Adjectives PDF (Episode 58): https://bettergerman.info/adjectives2 Episode 1 – Start Here (Beginner Foundation) Better German YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/Learn More about the Approach?🚀 Want More Support?Inside the Get Talking: German for Beginners & Restarters program, you practice German step by step with clear sentence structures, pronunciation drills, and real-life topics — so you don't just learn rules, you actually start speaking.🎧 You May Also LikeEpisode 1 – How German Sentences WorkEpisode 5 – Beginner episode on articles (der / die / das)Pronunciation and sentence-building practice episodes🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 57 Practice Restaurant Words (plus Short Conversation) 12.02.2026 23min

  🎙️ Better German Podcast – Episode 57Practice German Restaurant Phrases + Real DialoguesIn this episode, you actively practice German restaurant vocabulary from Episode 53 with real sentences, pronunciation, and two short dialogues. You’ll hear useful phrases for ordering food, asking for the bill, understanding menus in Austria, and talking about typical dishes like Schnitzel or Kaiserschmarrn.If you want practical German you can actually use in cafés, restaurants, or while travelling, this episode helps you train listening and speaking at the same time.⬇️ Free PDF (Episodes 53 + 57)https://bettergerman.info/restaurant🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/testWant to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community✨ Key Topics in This EpisodePracticing restaurant vocabulary in real sentencesAustrian café and “Kaffeehaus” cultureVorspeise, Hauptspeise, Nachspeise explainedWhat a “Menü” means in Austria (fixed-price meal)Useful ordering phrases: Ich hätte gerne, Ich möchte, zahlen bitteBreakfast buffet questions you can use in hotelsTipping culture in AustriaTypical dishes: Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn, FrittatensuppeTwo slow German restaurant dialogues for listening practice🔗 Mentioned Links & ResourcesFree Restaurant PDF (Episodes 53 + 57): https://bettergerman.info/restaurantEpisode 53 (Restaurant Vocabulary Basics)Better German YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🚀 Want More Support?Inside the Get Talking: German for Beginners & Restarters program, you practice German step by step with clear sentence structures, pronunciation drills, and real-life topics — so you don’t just learn rules, you actually start speaking.🎧 You May Also LikeEpisode 53 – Restaurant Vocabulary BasicsBeginner-friendly pronunciation and sentence structure episodesReal-life German dialogues from earlier podcast episode::🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 56 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 2 29.01.2026 20min

  Part 2 of this mini-series looks at the most common obstacles that quietly stop learners from making progress — and what you can do instead.We talk about misunderstood words, skipping steps, unrealistic expectations, and why practice really matters. A bonus tip at the end shows you how to keep German interesting so you don’t quit.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why misunderstood words can block learning• How skipping steps creates frustration• Why “total immersion” is mostly a myth• Why a native speaker isn’t automatically a good teacher• How to set realistic expectations• Why practice is not optional• How to keep German interesting🔗 Mentioned in this episode:• Study Technology by L. Ron Hubbard https://www.appliedscholastics.org/• How long does it take to learn German? — Ep 29 https://bettergerman.info/29• How much practice do we need? — Ep 28 https://bettergerman.info/28• Get Talking — German course https://bettergerman.info/course🎓 Start learning German with me: 👉 https://bettergerman.info/course🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.
• 55 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 1 15.01.2026 24min

  Many people start learning German motivated — and then hit a point where they think: “I can’t do this. It’s too hard.”In this episode, Susi explains why that happens and what you can do to prevent it, so you can keep going and make real progress.This is Part 1 of a two-part series and covers tips 1–5.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why your personal “why” is essential• Why everything you learn needs a clear purpose• Why learning only for tests causes frustration• How a realistic schedule keeps you from giving up• Why beginners must first build a core vocabularyWant to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community🔗 Mentioned in this episode:• Good habits for learning German — Episode 54 https://bettergerman.info/54• How much practice do we need? — Episode 28 https://bettergerman.info/28• How long does it take to learn German? — Episode 29 https://bettergerman.info/29• Study Technology by L. Ron Hubbard - https://www.appliedscholastics.org/• Next episode: Tips 6–10 + bonus (Part 2 – episode 56, upcoming)🎓 Start learning German with me:👉 Get Talking – German course https://bettergerman.info/course🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.