Better German Podcast

Better German Podcast

Your host Susanne Schilk-Blümel, or short Susi Blümel will teach you German and everything related to the language, the countries where German is spoken and the culture in those countries.

Episodes

February 26, 2026 19 mins
🎙️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 examp...
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    🎙️ Better German Podcast – Episode 57
    Practice German Restaurant Phrases + Real Dialogues

    In 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 ...
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    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.

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    Workshop: Discover the ...
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    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.

    🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why yo...
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    Learning German usually doesn’t fail because German is hard — it fails because the habits don’t work. In this episode, Susi talks about realistic learning habits that actually help you make progress in German, whether you’re restarting, learning on the side, or finally want to do it properly this time. No gimmicks, no unrealistic promises — just what actually works.

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    December 18, 2025 25 mins

    In this episode, Susi explains how to talk about restaurants in German in a simple, practical way . You'll learn how restaurant language actually works in real life, which phrases people really use, and what's typical in Austria and Germany. The focus is on useful words, natural sentences, and confidence , not textbook rules.

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    December 4, 2025 31 mins
    This episode makes German verbs that change their form (irregular verbs / starke verbs) super easy.

    There is a free PDF to follow along (and practice further). 📥 Download Part 2 of the FREE German Verbs Guide: https://bettergerman.info/verbs2

    German is a funny language sometimes. You learn a word like fahren (to drive) and you think, “Great, I know this word!” But then German plays a little trick. When...
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    In Episode 51 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel walks you through the 7 ways of practicing German even wh...
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    Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/clothes
    This guide gives you all the clothing vocabulary from episode 46 so you can follow along as Susi practices it in real sentences.

    In this special 50th episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel brings the clothes topic back to life — not just listing the words, but showing you how to use them in clear, everyday sentences....
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    Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/sie
    This guide walks you through all the different uses of “sie” in one place. Work through the examples, follow along with Susi in the episode, and test yourself with short sentences so each meaning sticks for good. It's straightforward, practical, and finally makes this tiny troublemaker easy to handle.

    In episode 49 of the Bett...
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    Hello!✨Welcome to Episode 48 of the Better German Podcast, where host Susi Blümel dives into one of the biggest challenges every learner faces: Why it’s so hard to remember German words — and what you can do to make them stick finally.
    She also shares some exciting updates about the show: new weekly episodes, a growing team, and easier access to free PDF companion guides — now available to everyone, not just...
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    October 30, 2025 33 mins
    Episode 47 is building directly on Episode 44's vocabulary list. This episode turns theory into action: you'll create real sentences, understand how to use the words introduced in episode 44 to describe things. You will learn how they are actually used in sentences. Susi shares how practice bridges the gap between knowing words and actually using them.

    📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this epi...
    📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/clothes
    Download this free PDF and practice the clothing words from Episode 46. Learn the clothes words as you follow along with the episode and start using them in sentences—quick, simple, and effective!

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    Download the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/clothes
    This episode of the...
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    October 2, 2025 26 mins
    📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/verbs1
    Download this free PDF and practice the verbs from Episode 45 step by step. Learn the forms, follow along with the podcast, and create your own sentences. Quick, simple, and effective—start speaking with confidence today!  

    In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blümel explains how German verbs (words...
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    📥Here you find the PDF that goes with this episode: https://bettergerman.info/adjectives
    Download this free guide and practise the 16 core German describing words from Episode 44 — with examples, pronunciation tips, and short exercises that help you actually use them in real sentences.

    In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blümel walks you through essential adjectives like big, small, old,...
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    September 5, 2025 38 mins
    In episode 43 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel breaks down everything you need to know about German numbers. She guides listeners through counting from 1 to 100, explains the difference between “eins” and “ein,” and introduces patterns for numbers above 20. She also previews upcoming episodes on adjectives, ordinal numbers, and dates. This episode is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on...
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    Hey there, and welcome back to Better German! In this episode, Susi Blumel is making colors in German super easy to talk about. She covers how to ask and answer questions like, “Is the table green?” or “What color is the chair?”—all with simple examples you can use right away. Plus, you'll hear about a free PDF packed with more sentences for extra practice inside friendly Better German Community if you want more help ...
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    In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blumel explores the often confusing concept of “false friends”—German words that look or sound like English ones but mean something entirely different. With relatable stories and examples like Gift , become , and Rat , Susi highlights how these tricky pairs can lead to misunderstandings. She shares practical tips for spotting and mastering false friends, including smart voca...
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    July 17, 2025 26 mins
    In this episode of Better German teaches listeners the German words for basic colors. She shares updates about her teaching, new online courses, and the free Better German community. Susi provides a clear, repeat-after-me pronunciation guide for a range of color words, tips for memorizing and practicing vocabulary, and practical exercises to help learners integrate these new words into everyday use. Bonus resources, i...
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    November 21, 2024 20 mins
    Introduction
    Welcome back to the Better German podcast! In this episode, Susi Blümel returns after a short break to share exciting news about the launch of the Better German Community—a place where learners can connect, practice, and improve their German skills together.

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    Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with Germ...
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