German with Stories Podcast

Episódios

• 75. Weihnachts- und Konsumstress 16.12.2025 11min

  In this episode, I talk about Christmas, gift-giving, and how a quiet tradition slowly turned into modern consumer culture.Website: https//:germanwithstories.comGWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstoriesNewsletter: https://germanwithstories.substack.com
• 74. Jahreszeiten 25.11.2025 10min

  In this episode, I talk about the four seasons in Germany and share a few personal memories about weather, travel, and typical activities throughout the year.https://germanwithstories.comhttps://germanwithstories.substack.comhttps://patreon.com/germanwithstories
• 73. Eindrücke aus Bolivien 05.11.2025 10min

  I share my impressions from three weeks in Bolivia — from Copacabana and Sucre to the famous Salar de Uyuni. Life at 4,000 meters, friendly people, and unique adventures.Transkript | GWS Club | Substack NewsletterBuch "Die Hexe von Bamberg": PDF eBook | AmazonReading Challenge-Gruppen: WhatsApp | Telegram
• 72. Hexen (Witches) 14.10.2025 11min

  Why are witches so fascinating and why did people in earlier centuries accuse certain women of being a witch? Listen to this episode and find out. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/72-hexenSubstack NewsletterGerman with Stories Club
• 71. Sprache, Heimat, Identität - Wieviel Integration ist notwendig? 23.09.2025 11min

  In this episode, I talk about integration vs. preserving traditions when moving abroad. Some families lose their grandparents’ language within two generations, while others keep their culture alive for centuries.Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/71-sprache-heimat-identitaetGWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstoriesSubstack Newsletter: https://germanwithstories.substack.com
• 70. Lese-Challenge Karina hat eine Mission 29.08.2025 8min

  Mehr Infos zu meinen Lese-Challenges: https://germanwithstories.com/reading-challenges/Substack-Artikel: https://germanwithstories.substack.com/p/karina-hat-eine-mission-die-storyTranskript Podcast: https://germanwithstories.com/70-lese-challenge-karina-hat-eine-mission/
• 69. Macht KI uns dumm? 29.07.2025 9min

  I use AI every day – and yet, I’m becoming more and more skeptical. In this podcast episode, I talk about generic content, critical thinking, and the question: what still truly comes from us?GWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstoriesTranskript: https://germanwithstories.com/69-macht-ki-uns-dumm
• 68. Das Deutschland-Ticket 01.07.2025 7min

  In this episode, I’m talking about the Deutschland-Ticket, how to get it and how to use it, including my own experiences. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.comWorksheet and Speaking Practice: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
• 67. Introvertierte versus extrovertierte Sprachlerner 09.06.2025 11min

  What are the differences between introverted and extroverted language learners? What are their strengths and weaknesses? Website: https://germanwithstories.comGWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
• 66. Ein neuer Kanzler und ein neuer Papst 11.05.2025 9min

  In this podcast episode, I talk about a current topic: as of this week, Germany has a new chancellor (Friedrich Merz) and the Catholic Church has a new pope (Leo XIV).Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/66-ein-neuer-kanzler-und-ein-neuer-papst/German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
• 65. Wie du mit Stories dein Deutsch verbesserst 28.04.2025 11min

  In this episode, we will have a look at a paragraph from a story and learn how it can help you to improve your German. Transcript: https://germanwithstories.comGWS Club & Shop: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
• 64. Wer war Widukind? 04.04.2025 7min

  This episode is about a ruler of the Saxons who lived in 8th century and is still well-known in the region of Ostwestfalen where I was born. You can find a transcript at https://germanwithstories.com/64-wer-war-widukind/
• 63. Short Stories for Beginners - Oma geht online 10.03.2025 11min

  In this episode, you can listen to one of the stories from my new book "Ein Alpaka in der Lüneburger Heide". It's about a lady who decides to get internet access at the age of 76 and then starts to learn English online and how to buy stuff on Amazon. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/63-short-stories-for-beginners-oma-geht-online/Buch "Ein Alpaka in der Lüneburger Heide": PDF eBook (Patreon)Paperback or Kindle (Amazon)
• 62. Das Ende von Skype 03.03.2025 11min

  Did or do you use Skype? And did you hear that it will close down in May? Skype was part of my private and professional life for a long time and so I decided to record a podcast episode about Skype. You can find the transcript and audio of this podcast also on my website: https://germanwithstories.com/62-das-ende-von-skype/More materials and my books are available on Patreon: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories
• 61. Ein Stück Deutschland in Argentinien 05.02.2025 12min

  In diesem Podcast nehme ich dich mit in die "deutschen" Orte La Cumbrecita und Villa General Belgrano in Argentinien. Auf meiner Website findest du ein Transkript mit einigen Fotos: https://germanwithstories.com/61-ein-stueck-deutschland-in-argentinien/ I also mention my new collection of short stories for beginners: Ein Alpaka in der Lünebürger Heide - 20 Unique German Short Stories for Beginners A2/B1
• 60. Frohes Neues Jahr 01.01.2025 12min

  This episode is about the future of German with Stories and especially the membership program. If you find it difficult to understand what I'm saying, please check the transcript here: https://germanwithstories.com/60-frohes-neues-jahr/ If necessary, you can easily copy the text and have it translated by ChatGPT or GoogleTranslate.
• 59. Die Weihnachtseinladung 23.12.2024 9min

  Short Story: Die russische Studentin Irina kann über Weihnachten nicht nach Hause fahren und ihre deutsche Freundin Julia lädt zu Heiligabend ein. GWS Website GWS Club (Patreon) Buy me a coffee
• 58. Winter in der Natur 13.12.2024 10min

  Wie verbringen die Tiere in den deutschsprachigen Ländern den Winter? Wer macht Winterschlaf? Wie finden Tiere Futter, die keinen Winterschlaf machen? German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories German with Stories Website: https://germanwithstories.com Support the podcast and buy me a coffee :-)
• 57. Winter in früheren Zeiten 03.12.2024 9min

  Wie haben die Menschen im 18. Jahrhundert die Winter erlebt? Wie war ein Leben ohne Elektrizität? GWS Club + Shop: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories GWS Website: https://germanwithstories.com Telegram Channel: https://t.me/germanwithstories Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories
• 56. Die Meerjungfrau von Fehmarn (Short Story) 23.11.2024 10min

  Listen to a short story about the mermaid Lira who visits the Baltic Sea island Fehmarn. Make most of this podcast episode by becoming a member of the German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Find more materials to improve your German on my website and in my Patreon shop: https://germanwithstories.com https://www.patreon.com/c/germanwithstories/shop Support the podcast: Buy me a Coffee!