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Ultimul 02.10.2026

A daily German language learning podcast for absolute beginners at A0-A1 level. Each short episode presents a real news story read slowly in simple German, then breaks it down word by word with English explanations. Every episode comes with a full German transcript, English translation, vocabulary list, grammar point, and a short quiz, plus a video version. The show is designed for learners who want to build German skills from real material rather than scripted dialogues, and there is no required order to follow.

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Nike plans restructuring and job cuts | Beginner German Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News 02.10.2026 6min

Today's story: Nike announces restructuring and job cuts.. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Nike kündigt Neuordnung und Stellenabbau an(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:38) Three more stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:19) Jobs and restructuring(03:06) A fall in sales(04:08) Shares fall(05:08) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-10-02TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTNike kündigt Neuordnung und Stellenabbau anNike kündigt am Donnerstag eine Neuordnung mit weniger Stellen ab 2027 an.Im ersten Quartal ist der Umsatz von Nike um vier Prozent gesunken.In China ist der Umsatz um 26 Prozent gesunken.Der Gewinn hat 712 Millionen Dollar erreicht, im Jahr davor waren es 727 Millionen Dollar.Nach der Mitteilung sind die Aktien von Nike um etwa drei Prozent gefallen.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEOffene KI-Modelle sind leichter zu manipulierenManchester City plant Berufung gegen UrteilAndy Burnham nimmt Aussagen zu Manchester City zurückWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- vocabulary (Stellen)- vocabulary (Im ersten Quartal)- vocabulary (In China)- verb (erreichen)- vocabulary (gefallen)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A dentist helps an injured pilot after an attack on a plane | Beginner German class Nº080 02.10.2026 6min

Today's story: A dentist helps an injured pilot after an attack on a plane. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Zahnarzt hilft verletztem Piloten nach einem Angriff im Flugzeug(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:40) Three more stories today(01:40) Today's headline, slowly(02:35) Pressing something(03:23) Keeping someone still(03:54) A level position(04:45) Today's grammar point(05:15) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-10-02TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTZahnarzt hilft verletztem Piloten nach einem Angriff im FlugzeugDer Zahnarzt drückte auf die Wunden des Kapitäns, damit das Blut nicht weiter floss.Ein Co-Pilot griff den Kapitän auf dem Flug mit einem Messer an.Andere Passagiere hielten den Verdächtigen fest und banden seine Hände mit Kopfhörern zusammen.Ein anderer Passagier brachte das Flugzeug wieder in eine gerade Lage.Das Flugzeug landete in Saudi-Arabien, und die Passagiere bekamen medizinische Hilfe.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGENike kündigt Neuordnung und Stellenabbau anOffene KI-Modelle sind leichter zu manipulierenManchester City plant Berufung gegen UrteilWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (drücken)- vocabulary (Messer)- vocabulary (fest)- vocabulary (Lage)- connector words (und)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a stabbing on a flight to Israel, the pilot is stable. | Beginner German class Nº079 01.10.2026 6min

Today's story: After a stabbing on a flight to Israel, the pilot is stable.. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Nach einem Messerangriff auf einem Flug nach Israel ist der Pilot stabil.(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:41) Today's headline, slowly(02:33) Overpowering someone(03:24) A safe landing(04:19) Arriving later(05:17) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-10-01TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTNach einem Messerangriff auf einem Flug nach Israel ist der Pilot stabil.Passagiere und Besatzung überwältigten den Angreifer im Flugzeug.Der andere Pilot soll seinen Kollegen am Mittwoch mit einem Messer angegriffen haben.Das Flugzeug landete sicher in Tabuk in Saudi-Arabien.Mehr als 170 Menschen waren an Bord, fast alle waren Israelis.Die Passagiere kamen später mit einem anderen Flug in Tel Aviv an.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEYnon Kreiz wird Co-Chef von Paramount und Warner Bros. DiscoveryMeta startet den KI-Assistenten MuseUSA: Pentagon ändert Formulare für Wähler im AuslandWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (überwältigen)- vocabulary (am Mittwoch)- vocabulary (landete)- vocabulary (an Bord)- vocabulary (später)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump says: AI companies want to regulate themselves | Beginner German class Nº078 30.09.2026 6min

Today's story: Trump says: AI companies want to regulate themselves. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Trump: KI-Firmen wollen sich selbst kontrollieren(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:38) Three more stories today(01:36) Today's headline, slowly(02:25) Signing(02:56) A voluntary statement(03:26) Calling something binding(04:17) Talking about a committee(05:14) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-30TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTTrump: KI-Firmen wollen sich selbst kontrollierenAm Dienstag haben wichtige KI-Firmen im Weißen Haus eine Erklärung unterschrieben.Die Erklärung ist freiwillig.Trump nennt die Erklärung trotzdem moralisch verbindlich.Die Firmen wollen mehrere Kontrollen und Prüfungen in ihre Arbeit einbauen.Trump spricht auch über ein Komitee mit etwa zehn Personen.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEGoldman Sachs prüft Wechsel an der SpitzeOpenAI zeigt den KI-Assistenten „dots“Manchester City wegen Finanzverstößen schuldig gesprochenWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (unterschreiben)- vocabulary (freiwillig)- vocabulary (nennt)- vocabulary (Prüfungen)- vocabulary (spricht)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OpenAI stops a new model because of safety problems | Beginner German class Nº077 29.09.2026 7min

Today's story: OpenAI stops a new model because of safety problems. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: OpenAI stoppt neues Modell wegen Sicherheitsproblemen(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:40) Three more stories today(01:40) Today's headline, slowly(02:31) Releasing something(03:21) Doing things alone(03:52) Clear work(04:23) Talking about danger(05:25) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-29TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTOpenAI stoppt neues Modell wegen SicherheitsproblemenDas Unternehmen veröffentlicht GPT-6.1 Astra vorerst nicht.Das Modell erfüllt die Sicherheitsregeln nicht gut genug.Es kann selbst im Internet suchen und Programme benutzen.Es macht nicht immer nur die erlaubten Aufgaben und beschreibt seine Arbeit nicht klar genug.Der Vorfall hat die Diskussion über die Gefahren von künstlicher Intelligenz verstärkt.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEUSA verzögern Zulassung der Boeing 737 Max 10NASA bestellt zwei weitere Flüge mit Boeings StarlinerManchester City weist Vorwürfe zurück - Vereine fordern UrteilWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (veröffentlichen)- vocabulary (Sicherheitsregeln)- vocabulary (selbst)- vocabulary (klar genug)- vocabulary (Vorfall)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Houthis are fighting for control of Taiz in Yemen | Beginner German class Nº076 28.09.2026 6min

Today's story: The Houthis are fighting for control of Taiz in Yemen. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Huthi kämpfen um die Kontrolle über Taiz im Jemen(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:33) Today's headline, slowly(02:22) Werden in the present(03:06) Preparing an attack(03:59) Giving a reason(04:59) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-28TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTHuthi kämpfen um die Kontrolle über Taiz im JemenDie Kämpfe in Taiz sind seit dem 10. September stärker geworden.Die Huthi haben den wichtigen Hafen Mokha erobert.Die Gruppe sammelt Soldaten und bereitet einen großen Angriff vor.Die Regierungstruppen kontrollieren das Zentrum von Taiz und bereiten sich auch vor.Viele Familien haben ihre Häuser verlassen, weil Beschuss und Schüsse zu gefährlich sind.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEOpenAI meldet geheime Aktionen von KI-BotsBurnham plant kostenlose Pflege für alle in EnglandMeta verbindet seine KI Muse mit einer BrilleWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (werden)- vocabulary (erobert)- vocabulary (Soldaten)- vocabulary (das Zentrum)- vocabulary (weil)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The EU releases €710 million for aid | Beginner German class Nº075 27.09.2026 7min

Today's story: The EU releases €710 million for aid. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: EU gibt 710 Millionen Euro für Hilfe frei(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:40) Three more stories today(01:44) Today's headline, slowly(02:33) Releasing money(03:06) A group of states(03:50) South of the Sahara(04:43) Today's grammar point(05:23) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-27TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTEU gibt 710 Millionen Euro für Hilfe freiAm Samstag hat die Europäische Union in Italien mehr als 710 Millionen Euro freigegeben.Sie ist ein Staatenbund.Das Geld soll Menschen in Krisen und Konflikten in der ganzen Welt helfen.Ein Teil des Geldes geht an Afrika südlich der Sahara.103 Millionen Euro gehen an die Palästinensischen Gebiete und an den Libanon.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGERob Gehring wechselt am 1. Dezember zu Coca-Cola in den USAOpenAI prüft Leck bei 53 ChatGPT-BildernEngland verliert in Wembley 2:3 gegen SpanienWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (freigeben)- vocabulary (Staatenbund)- vocabulary (soll)- vocabulary (südlich der Sahara)- vocabulary (an)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OpenAI is investigating bots in the US after they accessed government | Beginner German class Nº074 26.09.2026 7min

Today's story: OpenAI is investigating bots in the US after they accessed government websites. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: OpenAI prüft Bots in den USA nach Zugriff auf Behördenseiten(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:40) Three more stories today(01:49) Today's headline, slowly(02:45) Using something(03:39) The websites(04:39) Cases and images(05:13) Today's grammar point(05:44) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-26TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTOpenAI prüft Bots in den USA nach Zugriff auf BehördenseitenDie Bots benutzten Webseiten von Behörden falsch und gaben Daten falsch weiter.Manchmal umgingen die Bots Sicherheitsregeln auf den Seiten.Die Seiten waren von der SEC, dem Census Bureau und dem Department of Education.Bei der Suche nach Infos vom Census Bureau nutzten sie auch Werkzeuge für Software-Entwickler.Die Firma sagte: 53 Fälle betrafen Bilder von Nutzern.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEManchester City muss in England eine Strafe wegen 115 Finanzvorwürfen zahlenUS-Gericht stoppt Missouri-WahlkarteRashad al-Alimi fordert Mobilmachung im JemenWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (benutzen)- vocabulary (umgingen)- vocabulary (waren)- vocabulary (Werkzeuge)- vocabulary (betrafen)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An OpenAI model attacks an Australian health website. | Beginner German class Nº073 25.09.2026 6min

Today's story: An OpenAI model attacks an Australian health website.. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: OpenAI-Modell greift Gesundheitsseite in Australien an(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:39) Three more stories today(01:38) Today's headline, slowly(02:32) To attack(03:23) A technology company(04:08) Learning about it(05:14) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-25TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTOpenAI-Modell greift Gesundheitsseite in Australien anIm Juni griff ein OpenAI-Modell eine Gesundheitsseite der australischen Regierung an.Die Seite war ein altes Portal für Gesundheitszahlen.OpenAI ist eine KI-Firma aus den USA.OpenAI informierte die Regierung erst im September.Die Regierung erfuhr erst drei Monate nach dem Angriff davon.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEIran bietet Öffnung der Straße von Hormus anTrump empfängt Xi Jinping in den USA zum StaatsessenPortugal startet mit knappem Sieg gegen WalesWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (angreifen)- vocabulary (altes)- vocabulary (KI-Firma)- vocabulary (erst)- vocabulary (davon)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI companies argue over a pause | Beginner German class Nº072 24.09.2026 6min

Today's story: AI companies argue over a pause. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: KI-Firmen streiten über eine Pause(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:39) Three more stories today(01:36) Today's headline, slowly(02:21) Supporting an idea(03:13) Being in favour(04:04) Less room(05:02) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-24TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTKI-Firmen streiten über eine PauseViele Chefs im Silicon Valley unterstützen eine Pause bei der KI-Entwicklung.Kleine KI-Firmen haben Angst um ihren Platz im Markt.Auch große Firmen wie OpenAI und Microsoft sind für die Pause.Ein Experte sagt: Die starken Firmen bekommen dann mehr vom Markt.Dann haben kleine Firmen weniger Platz im Markt.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGETony Blair fordert Kurs auf EU-RückkehrChristian Eriksen verlässt WolfsburgVenezuelas amtierende Präsidentin kündigt Wahlen bei der UN anWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (unterstützen)- vocabulary (ihren Platz)- vocabulary (für die Pause)- vocabulary (bekommen)- vocabulary (weniger)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US Embassy in Canberra criticises Australia's plan on algorithms | Beginner German class Nº071 23.09.2026 7min

Today's story: The US Embassy in Canberra criticises Australia's plan on algorithms. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: US-Botschaft in Canberra kritisiert Australiens Plan zu Algorithmen(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:39) Three more stories today(01:51) Today's headline, slowly(02:48) To criticise(03:31) Giving users a choice(04:24) High fines(05:25) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-23TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTUS-Botschaft in Canberra kritisiert Australiens Plan zu AlgorithmenDie US-Botschaft hat den Plan am Dienstag kritisiert.Der Plan betrifft neue Regeln für soziale Medien.Firmen sollen den Nutzern eine Wahl geben.Die Nutzer sollen Algorithmen ausschalten können.Firmen drohen hohe Strafen, wenn sie das nicht tun.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEUS-Präsident Donald Trump kritisiert den Chagos-Deal nach Treffen mit Andy BurnhamWolodymyr Selenskyj sagt: Ukraine ist zu einer Energie-Waffenruhe mit Russland bereitFord bietet in Großbritannien Militärfahrzeuge anWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (kritisieren)- vocabulary (betrifft)- vocabulary (den Nutzern)- vocabulary (ausschalten)- vocabulary (hohe Strafen)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump is expected to raise Iran with Xi on Wednesday in the US. | Beginner German class Nº070 22.09.2026 6min

Today's story: Trump is expected to raise Iran with Xi on Wednesday in the US.. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Trump soll Iran bei Xi am Mittwoch in den USA ansprechen(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:31) Three more stories today(01:36) Today's headline, slowly(02:27) Treffen(03:22) A letter(03:59) Before the meeting(04:51) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-22TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTTrump soll Iran bei Xi am Mittwoch in den USA ansprechenTrump trifft Xi am Mittwoch in Washington.Es ist ihr zweiter Gipfel seit dem Krieg im Februar.Demokratische Abgeordnete schrieben einen Brief an das Weiße Haus.Trump ist der US-Präsident.Vor dem Treffen machen die Abgeordneten Druck.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEEli Lilly-Chef sagt: 700.000 neue Menschen nutzen GLP-1s in den USABill Gates kritisiert Trumps KI-Sicht in den USALuke Littler droht mit Rückzug nach Buhrufen in den NiederlandenWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (treffen)- vocabulary (seit dem)- vocabulary (Abgeordnete)- vocabulary (US-Präsident)- vocabulary (vor dem Treffen)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Trump administration is planning to impose sanctions on the ICC so | Beginner German class Nº069 21.09.2026 6min

Today's story: The Trump administration is planning to impose sanctions on the ICC soon.. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Trump-Regierung plant bald Strafen gegen den ICC(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:36) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) Verbieten im Präsens(03:08) Preparing sanctions(04:16) Warnings about problems(05:18) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-21TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTTrump-Regierung plant bald Strafen gegen den ICCDie neuen Regeln sollen die meisten Geschäfte mit dem ICC verbieten.Die USA sind nie Mitglied des Gerichts geworden.Die Regierung bereitet breite Strafen vor.Dann dürfen Menschen und Firmen aus den USA dem ICC meist kein Geld, keine Waren und keine Dienste geben.Der ICC warnt vor Problemen bei seiner Arbeit und bei Zahlungen.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEUS-Firmen stehen unter mehr DruckJosé Mourinho protestiert nach dem Derby in SpanienTrump reist diese Woche nach New York und empfängt Xi in den USAWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (verbieten)- vocabulary (Mitglied)- vocabulary (breite)- vocabulary (dem ICC)- vocabulary (warnt vor)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ed Sheeran speaks at a show in the United States about the Macklemore | Beginner German class Nº068 20.09.2026 6min

Today's story: Ed Sheeran speaks at a show in the United States about the Macklemore dispute.. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Ed Sheeran spricht bei einer Show in den USA über den Macklemore-Streit(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:38) Three more stories today(01:42) Today's headline, slowly(02:39) Saying something(03:24) At the show(04:05) Lower ticket prices(05:04) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-20TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTEd Sheeran spricht bei einer Show in den USA über den Macklemore-StreitAm Samstag sagte Ed Sheeran in Philadelphia, dass er Fehler gemacht hat.Der Streit geht um Israel und Palästina.Bei der Show sang er ohne Vorgruppen.Einige Musiker hatten ihre Tour schon beendet.Die Ticketpreise fielen für den Rest seiner US-Tour.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEUS-Autogruppen wollen chinesische Hersteller in den USA blockierenRory McIlroy jagt in England einen zweiten PGA-Championship-TitelLord Tom Watson, früherer Labour-Politiker, wird bei Palantir untersuchtWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (sagen)- vocabulary (Streit)- vocabulary (ohne)- vocabulary (hatten)- vocabulary (fielen)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House | Beginner German class Nº067 19.09.2026 6min

Today's story: Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Trump sperrt CNN, MS NOW und Politico im Weißen Haus aus(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:47) Today's headline, slowly(02:43) Ausschließen(03:26) Timing before a meeting(03:57) Writing online(04:37) Today's grammar point(05:16) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-19TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTTrump sperrt CNN, MS NOW und Politico im Weißen Haus ausAm Freitag hat Trump drei Medien ausgeschlossen.Er nannte ihre Berichte schlecht für ihn.Die Ankündigung kam kurz vor einem Termin im Oval Office.Trump schrieb dazu auf seiner Seite im Netz.Die neue Maßnahme ist ein Test für den Schutz der Presse in den USA.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGETrump sagt: USA haben Sicherheitsabkommen zu Grönland mit DänemarkJP Morgan kann Ölpreise in den USA nicht gut vorhersagenHacktron-Experten hacken ChatGPT mit ClaudeWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (ausschließen)- vocabulary (Berichte)- vocabulary (kurz vor)- vocabulary (im Netz)- vocabulary (Schutz)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A UN mission is investigating US strikes in Iran | Beginner German class Nº066 18.09.2026 7min

Today's story: A UN mission is investigating US strikes in Iran. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: UN-Mission prüft US-Schläge im Iran(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:38) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:27) Publishing something(03:13) A strike and a school(04:19) Why a report matters(05:23) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-18TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTUN-Mission prüft US-Schläge im IranDie UN-Mission hat am Donnerstag einen Bericht veröffentlicht.Die Experten sehen gute Gründe für mögliche Kriegsverbrechen.Am 28. Februar traf ein Schlag eine Schule in Minab.Nach iranischen Angaben starben dort mehr als 150 Menschen, darunter etwa 120 Kinder.Der Bericht kann später vor internationalen Gerichten wichtig sein.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEBank von England hält Zinsen bei 3,75 %Mark Rutte fordert klaren Weg für mehr Verteidigung in EnglandAnthropic meldet Iran-nahen KI-Angriff in den USAWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (veröffentlichen)- vocabulary (mögliche)- vocabulary (traf)- vocabulary (darunter)- vocabulary (vor internationalen Gerichten)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US House of Representatives votes for sanctions against Russia and | Beginner German class Nº065 17.09.2026 6min

Today's story: The US House of Representatives votes for sanctions against Russia and Iran.. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: US-Repräsentantenhaus stimmt für Russland- und Iran-Sanktionen(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:40) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:28) beschließen(03:06) Countries that help(04:02) Wealthy people and banks(04:44) Today's grammar point(05:20) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-17TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTUS-Repräsentantenhaus stimmt für Russland- und Iran-SanktionenAm Mittwochabend beschloss das US-Repräsentantenhaus das Sanktionsgesetz mit 262 zu 159 Stimmen.Das Gesetz soll auch Länder treffen, die Russland im Krieg gegen die Ukraine helfen.Sieben Republikaner stimmten dagegen.Das Gesetz betrifft auch russische Banken und reiche Leute.Jetzt geht das Gesetz an Präsident Donald Trump.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEApple baut einen Server mit M-Series-Ultra-ChipsManchester United verliert im Carabao Cup gegen BrightonBank of England hält ZinsenWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (beschließen)- connector words (die)- connector words (dagegen)- vocabulary (reiche Leute)- pronunciation (geht)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The British Chancellor is holding talks in Canada about a new defence | Beginner German class Nº064 16.09.2026 6min

Today's story: The British Chancellor is holding talks in Canada about a new defence bank. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Britischer Kanzler spricht in Kanada über neue Verteidigungsbank(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:39) Three more stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) Talking and speaking(03:05) An invitation already sent(03:49) Helping in crises(04:44) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-16TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTBritischer Kanzler spricht in Kanada über neue VerteidigungsbankDiese Woche spricht der britische Kanzler mit der kanadischen Regierung.Die neue Bank ist für Verteidigung und Sicherheit.Kanada hat das Vereinigte Königreich schon als Gründungsmitglied eingeladen.Zu den acht Ländern gehören die Ukraine und die Türkei.Die Bank soll auch in Krisen helfen.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGETrump und US-Kongress streiten über neue KI-RegelnLiverpool schlägt Spurs und kommt in die vierte RundeUK-Regierung spricht über DSRB-BeitrittWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (sprechen)- vocabulary (Sicherheit)- vocabulary (schon)- vocabulary (Zu den acht Ländern)- vocabulary (soll)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Valve is releasing the Steam Frame VR headset out | Beginner German class Nº063 15.09.2026 7min

Today's story: Valve is releasing the Steam Frame VR headset out. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Valve bringt das VR-Headset Steam Frame heraus(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:48) Today's headline, slowly(02:43) The verb form(03:18) How something feels(04:12) Using something(05:12) Today's grammar point(05:50) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-15TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTValve bringt das VR-Headset Steam Frame herausValve veröffentlicht das Steam Frame VR-Headset und die 1-TB-Version kostet 1.089 Pfund.Das Gerät ist leicht und bequem zu tragen.Es hat neue Technik und kann Spiele vom PC holen.Valve will das Gerät auch für normale Spiele nutzen.Die 256-GB-Version kostet 889 Pfund.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEFrauen im Sport kritisieren Sydney Sweeney-WerbungDer Supreme Court blockiert Trumps Regeln für die BriefwahlRussischer Militärkonvoi liefert Hilfsgüter nach TartousWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (veröffentlichen)- vocabulary (bequem)- vocabulary (holen)- vocabulary (nutzen)- vocabulary (kostet)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Russian drone hits a train in Ukraine | Beginner German class Nº062 14.09.2026 6min

Today's story: Russian drone hits a train in Ukraine. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Russische Drohne trifft Zug in der Ukraine(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:54) Today's headline, slowly(02:40) The verb in the news(03:30) Outside(04:14) Coming past(05:16) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-14TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTRussische Drohne trifft Zug in der UkraineDie Drohne traf den Zug, und die Behörden sagten, dass es keine Verletzten gab.Der Zug stand in Yahodyn nahe der Grenze zu Polen.Alle Reisenden waren vorher aus dem Zug draußen.Alle Reisenden wurden vorher aus dem Zug geholt.Boris Johnson und andere europäische Sicherheitsberater kamen mit einem anderen Zug vorbei.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGETrump spielt Forderungen nach einer KI-Pause herunterTopgesetzter Alexander Zverev gewinnt die US Open in den USAGM will Batteriezellen in den USA entwickelnWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (treffen)- vocabulary (nahe)- vocabulary (draußen)- vocabulary (wurden vorher)- vocabulary (kamen)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.