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Go to Podcasts for Beginner German Learners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Go to Podcasts for Intermediate and Advanced German Learners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Why Podcasts shouldn’t be your only resource<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Podcasts are great because you can take them everywhere because our phones go everywhere with us!<\/p>\n So, you can use these resources whilst commuting, at the gym, or cleaning the house.<\/p>\n Which all means turbo-charging your day and turning idle time into a learning experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”beginners” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Podcasts” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ link_font=”||||on|||#0c71c3|” link_text_color=”#0c71c3″ text_orientation=”justify” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These resources range from those for absolute beginners, to a couple for those who already have a basic grasp of the language.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For most language learners, grammar is the toughest challenge.<\/p>\n German can be pretty unforgiving for native English speakers, with several grammatical structures which seem completely alien to us.<\/p>\n This is a good resource as an introduction to some of the common topics you\u2019ll need to grasp in German grammar if you want to be clearly understood, especially in written communication.<\/p>\n It can be a bit dry at times but the concepts are well explained in an easy to understand way.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Not on Spotify<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 101 series is a popular podcast series also available in several other languages. This is great for a quick bite-sized portion of German on your way to work.<\/p>\n Also contains some episodes with videos. A good mixture of vocabulary, grammar, and trending topics.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Not on Spotify<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brought to you by the same people behind One Minute German, this looks at more idiomatic phrases in the German language, and is also aimed at complete novices.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Not on Spotify<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of many fantastic learn German podcasts which Deutsche Welle offers for learners of all levels.<\/p>\n Their resources are head and shoulders above anything else you can find on the web for learning German free.<\/p>\n Probably not surprising when you consider their budget and public funding.<\/p>\n Another learn German podcast aimed at complete beginners, concentrating on helping you to expand vocabulary in certain situations.<\/p>\n Episodes are short, and in a “listen and repeat” type of format.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This podcast covers a broad range of basic grammar and useful vocabulary for everyday situations. Aimed at beginners.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This podcast, although aimed at beginners, is more suited to those with a little bit of immersion and practice.<\/p>\n Perhaps those already living in Germany with a grasp of some simple vocabulary and verb conjugation.<\/p>\n The content here goes beyond simple phrases and is more geared towards basic conversations.<\/p>\n Only 20 episodes, and no longer publishing.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Not on Spotify<\/p>\n <\/p>\n An older podcast series of 100 episodes from Deutsche Welle.<\/p>\n You’ll either love the format or hate it from the outset.<\/p>\n It tells the story of a tourist named Harry who is stuck in a timewarp with his life on repeat.<\/p>\n Mixing English and German together, it starts off pretty basic (but not for absolute beginners) but the later episodes tend to target more intermediate learners.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Listening to news is a great way to learn German by podcast.<\/p>\n Why? Because you’re likely to know a lot of the stories if you keep up with news and current affairs in general. So, the topic will be familiar.<\/p>\n This podcast is aimed at beginners, but definitely not absolute novices.<\/p>\n Those who are learning German and already have some vocabulary or listening immersion are the ideal target audience for this show.<\/p>\n Lower intermediates will probably find it a\u00a0little bit\u00a0<\/em>too basic.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_code admin_label=”OTTANOVA” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ text_orientation=”center”] <\/p>\n These shows all assume a level approaching B1 or higher.<\/p>\n Here, you will find more content exclusively in German, or a fairly even mix of English and German together.<\/p>\n Perfect for those of you who struggle with people talking too fast in real life.<\/p>\n If you want to listen to native speakers speaking slower than they would do in everyday conversation, or on the radio and TV, these are great choices!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These short, 5-10 minute episodes are broadcast completely in German, featuring slowly-spoken reports on various topics.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a huge amount of content in their back-issue library, with over 100 episodes to keep you busy.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This weekly podcast focuses on building and expanding vocabulary for intermediate and advanced German learners.<\/p>\n Episodes are short, 3-4 minutes long and focus on the usage of just 2 specific words each episode (so they’re covered in detail!)<\/p>\n Having a bite-sized format is great for digesting what you’ve learned.<\/p>\n The show also has a bunch of downloadable resources, available for anyone who makes a donation to the show on Patreon<\/a>.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This podcast offers slightly longer-than-average 20 minute episodes, published weekly, that are a great company for your coffee break.<\/p>\n This is a cool format for lower-intermediate learners: An English narrative mixed in with some longer German conversation for those not yet comfortable with following 100% German audio.<\/p>\n It also mixes in some grammar topics.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Popular YouTuber VlogDave<\/a> has also launched a podcast.<\/p>\n After initial introductions, the show is completely in German and is aimed at advanced German learners (B2 \/ C1).<\/p>\n This newish show is a chat about a cultural topic selected by the host, with a format where he’s speaking German, but somewhat slower than native German TV and radio presenters.<\/p>\n Episodes are pretty long, between 45-60 minutes.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a relatively new podcast launched in mid-2020. Serving a niche for advanced students, who want to learn German by podcast specifically for business purposes.<\/p>\n These pretty short episodes are typically only between 5 and 10 minutes.<\/p>\n The show focuses on news in German, grammar as well as conversation.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This podcast is broadcast 3 times a week and is aimed at intermediate learners.<\/p>\n The narrative is spoken at regular speed but they offer a full transcript and a vocabulary helper that shows vocabulary and translations during playback.<\/p>\n Episodes are typically around half an hour in length.<\/p>\n These are perfect for more dedicated students who perfer podcasting as their means of mastering the German language, due to the frequency that episodes are published.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_module=”48806″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image007.png” url=”https:\/\/www.worldwidemoving.co.uk\/?so=a&ca=19186″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Ad Sirelo” _builder_version=”4.4.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”40px||1vw||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Podcasts” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ link_font=”||||on|||#0c71c3|” link_text_color=”#0c71c3″ text_orientation=”justify” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whereas the lists above contain useful learn German podcasts, learning a language is more than just that.<\/p>\n Accountability, motivation, tips, tricks and tactics are also vitally important.<\/p>\n That’s why I’ve included this one.<\/p>\n Polyglot host Olly Richards, of the popular I Will Teach You a Language<\/a> blog, hosts a show which is a mix of solo shows and special guest appearances.<\/p>\n These range from popular YouTubers to other influencers in the language learning space.<\/p>\n Listen on Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n Listen on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”expectations” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_padding=”40px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Podcasts” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ link_font=”||||on|||#0c71c3|” link_text_color=”#0c71c3″ text_orientation=”justify” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Podcasts are a great way to both learn basic German, as well as learn advanced German.<\/p>\n The obvious downside is that it only really gives you one skill: Listening.<\/strong><\/p>\n Learning a language requires you to also master speaking, reading and writing. Podcasts aren’t going to teach you that.<\/p>\n It’s also easy to be distracted learning German by podcast. If you’re multi-tasking, your 100% focus is not always going to be on the content.<\/p>\n So, while it may be a great component of your German learning plan, it should be part of a more comprehensive strategy.<\/p>\n Our article on learning German for free<\/a> will point you to other helpful resources to complement the podcasts.<\/p>\n If you’re on the lookout for more intensive, structured tuition, without the need to travel to classes, then we highly recommend the online courses from our friends at Smarter German<\/a>.<\/p>\nLearn German by Podcast For Beginners<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. German GrammarPod<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2. Learn German (German Pod 101)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3. A Flavour of German<\/strong><\/h4>\n
4. Deutsch-Trainer: Wortschatz zum Mitnehmen \/ Vocabulary to Go (Deutsche Welle)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5. Audio Tutor \u2013 Learning German (from Deutsche Welle)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
6. Learn German by Podcast<\/strong><\/h4>\n
7. Harry, gefangen in der Zeit (from Deutsche Welle)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
8. News in Slow German<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”advanced” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”5vw||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Podcasts” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ link_font=”||||on|||#0c71c3|” link_text_color=”#0c71c3″ text_orientation=”justify” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\nLearn German Podcasts for Intermediate Learners<\/strong><\/h3>\n
9. Slow German<\/strong><\/h4>\n
10. Deutsch mit Schmidt | Advanced German Language Learning (B1, B2, C1)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
11. Coffee Break German<\/strong><\/h4>\n
12. The German Podcast – Listening Practice with a Native Speaker<\/strong><\/h4>\n
13. Learn German Podcasts | Expertly German<\/strong><\/h4>\n
14. Easy German Podcast<\/strong><\/h4>\n
BONUS Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n
15. I Will Teach You A Language<\/h4>\n
Aligning Expectations<\/strong><\/h3>\n