Learn German A1 with News | Slow Easy German for Beginners — Podkasts

A1 German News | Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs 21.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. 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 (good), das Gespräch (conversation). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-21

A1 German News | Runners Race at the North Pole 20.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. 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: das Eis (ice), die Strecke (route), die Schwimmweste (life vest). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-20

A1 German News | India's First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit 19.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. 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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-19

A1 German News | Trump Media Sells Fast Posts to Wall Street 18.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. 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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-18

A1 German News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities? 17.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Ghana tightens ID checks by requiring businesses to verify cards electronically and banning photocopies. Also: More than 800 wildfires in Canada send smoke into US cities, triggering air-quality alerts and cancelled outdoor plans. Today’s German focus: den Ausweis prüfen = to check the ID. Vocabulary: der Ausweis (ID card), prüfen (to check), die Kopie (copy). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-17

A1 German News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3% 16.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: China's economy slows to 4.3% growth, below its target, as weak domestic demand and higher oil prices weigh on the picture. Also: Scientists confirm a new monkey species in a Congo forest, with orange lips, a black face, and only one blurry early photo. Today’s German focus: liegen bei = to be at / to stand at. Vocabulary: das Wachstum (growth), die Nachfrage (demand), das Ziel (goal). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-16

A1 German News | De Beers Stops Work at South Africa's Biggest Mine 15.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: De Beers stops work at South Africa's biggest diamond mine for two years as demand falls and cheap lab-grown diamonds add pressure. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex fossil sells at Sotheby's in New York for a record price. Today’s German focus: stoppen = to stop. Vocabulary: die Nachfrage (demand), der Druck (pressure), die Arbeit (work or job). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-15

A1 German News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job Cuts 14.07.2026 6min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Volkswagen is under pressure as profits fall, competition from China grows, and up to 100,000 jobs may be cut. Also: The UK and Switzerland strike a deal that could mean faster airport control, no roaming charges, and easier work travel. Today’s German focus: reduzieren — to reduce = to reduce. Vocabulary: die Stelle (job or position), fallen (to fall; to become less), der Plan (plan). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-14

A1 German News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74 13.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Qatar announces the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who took power in a bloodless coup and helped turn the country into a gas-rich powerhouse. Also: South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners have been deported or repatriated as protests and a migration crackdown continue. Today’s German focus: wegbringen = to take someone away; to deport. Vocabulary: wegbringen (to take someone away; to deport), die Grenze (the border), der Protest (the protest). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-13

A1 German News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Flee 12.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to leave their homes and disrupting schools, work, flights, and trains. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex called Gus may sell for $30 million, raising questions about whether rare fossils should go to museums or private buyers. Today’s German focus: stoppen — to stop = to stop. Vocabulary: der Sturm (storm), der Regen (rain), die Schule (school). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-12

A1 German News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool 11.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Meta stops a new image feature after privacy backlash over public Instagram content. Also: Scientists in Thailand discover a new plant-eating dinosaur with a very long neck. Today’s German focus: finden = to discover or see. Vocabulary: das Fossil (fossil), der Wirbel (vertebra), der Scan (scan). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-11

A1 German News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records 10.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in New York and becomes the largest foreign US listing ever. Also: A Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport, closing the runway and triggering an investigation. Today’s German focus: untersuchen = to investigate. Vocabulary: das Fahrwerk (landing gear), die Landebahn (runway), das Feuer (fire). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-10

A1 German News | Dock Workers Fight AI for Shorter Hours 09.07.2026 6min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Australian dock workers want a 28-hour week with no pay cut as ports test automation and new technology. Also: A major Telstra outage cut mobile service, disrupted trains, and affected emergency calls across Australia. Today’s German focus: arbeiten = to work. Vocabulary: automatisch (automatic), Arbeitswoche (work week), Geld behalten (to keep one's money). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-09

A1 German News | Can Trump Shake Up Nato Again? 08.07.2026 6min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Trump arrives at a Nato summit with a warm welcome, but his hard words about the alliance, Greenland, and Iran create tension. Also: Hungary's public TV and radio stop news broadcasts as the new government moves to rebuild media it says should be independent and trustworthy. Today’s German focus: die Worte wurden gesagt = the words were said. Vocabulary: die Nachrichten (the news), die Entschuldigung (the apology), stoppen (to stop). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-08

A1 German News | France Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Leave 07.07.2026 6min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A large wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave their homes, while strong winds and Tour de France traffic create safety concerns. Also: Robotaxis are being tested in Beijing, as Chinese companies explore whether self-driving taxis can become a global success. Today’s German focus: müssen = must or to have to. Vocabulary: weg (away), nah (near or close), bestellen (to order). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-07

A1 German News | Vietnam Faces Pressure Over Fake Luxury Goods 06.07.2026 7min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Vietnam cracks down on counterfeit bags, shoes, shirts, and watches as international pressure grows. Also: Australia investigates six large beach spheres, likely space-launch parts, and warns people not to touch them. Today’s German focus: anfassen = to touch with the hand. Vocabulary: echt (real or not fake), der Abstand (distance), der Notruf (emergency number). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-06

A1 German News | Why Europe Is Getting Hotter and Hotter 05.07.2026 7min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. 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: die Hitze (heat), der Grad (degree), draußen (outside). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-05

A1 German News | Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied China Dies 04.07.2026 6min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. 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 be afraid), aufmachen (to open). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-04

A1 German News | Can New Ebola Trial Save Lives in Congo? 03.07.2026 6min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. 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: festnehmen = to arrest. Vocabulary: krank (sick), Hilfe (help), der Fall (the case). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-03

A1 German News | North American Trade Deal Faces Uncertainty 02.07.2026 6min

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice. 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 language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-02