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In this episode: UNESCO says about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are blocked from secondary school, and the number could rise even more by 2030. Also: France has banned unwanted telemarketing calls, with some exceptions for existing contracts or prior consent.

Heute: Afghanische Mädchen ohne Schule · Frankreich verbietet Werbeanrufe.

Today’s German focus: dürfen nicht to be not allowed to = to be not allowed to. Vocabulary: das Verbot (ban), die weiterführende Schule (secondary school...

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Nvidia wants to raise $500 billion with big investors and treat chips like borrowable infrastructure. Also: A new passenger train starts between Finland and Sweden for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Heute: Nvidia und das große Geld · Neuer Zug nach Schweden.

Today’s German focus: muss umsteigen = must change trains. Vocabulary: das Gleis (rail track), die Fahne (flag), umsteigen (to change trains).

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In this episode: Four African women's teams reach the 2027 World Cup after the semifinals at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi all qualify, with Algeria. Also: Puerto Rico is rationing water during a severe drought. Many homes now get water shut off for 48 hours at a time because reservoirs are low and old pipes leak.

Heute: Vier Teams bei der WM · Wasser in Puerto Rico knapp.

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: DeepMind's WeatherNext may give forecasters one extra day to warn people before hurricanes and cyclones hit. Also: In Chile, young K-pop fans are turning Korean wave influence into their own music, videos, and language mix.

Heute: WetterNext warnt früher vor Hurrikans · K-Pop klingt jetzt in Chile.

Today’s German focus: Es gibt einen Tag mehr Vorlauf = there is one more day of lead time. Vocabulary: der Vorlauf (lead time), die Warnun...

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In this episode: People are betting on clinical trials, and researchers warn that this could create bad incentives and hurt trust in medicine. Also: A Nevada utility and a data center developer are fighting over who should pay to expand the power grid for two huge campuses.

Heute: Wetten auf Studien sorgen für Ärger · Streit um Strom für Computerzentren.

Today’s German focus: geht es um = it is about. Vocabulary: die Studie (study...

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In this episode: People are betting on clinical trial results, and critics say that is dangerous because real patients and treatments are involved. Also: A utility in Nevada is suing a data center developer over who should pay for new power lines and costs.

Heute: Wetten auf die Studie · Streit um Stromkosten.

Today’s German focus: geht um = is about. Vocabulary: die Studie (the clinical trial), der Patient (the patient), das Vertrauen (trust).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Cambodia reaches the 95/95/95 HIV target, showing how diagnosis, treatment, and low virus levels can cut transmission risk. Also: Scientists study brown-lipped snail slime and find five mucus types with different jobs, from moving to protection.

Heute: Kambodscha erreicht das HIV-Ziel · Schnecken machen fünf Schleimarten.

Today’s German focus: Wenn die Schnecke Stress hat, macht sie Schaum, when the snail is stressed, it = when the snail is stressed, it makes foam. Vocabu...

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In this episode: Afghan women footballers meet again in New Zealand, train together, and play friendly matches after years apart. Also: Eli Lilly beats earnings expectations and raises its outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales surge.

Heute: Afghanische Frauen treffen sich wieder · Eli Lilly hat starke Zahlen.

Today’s German focus: aufhören zu = to stop doing something. Vocabulary: Medaille (medal), Pokal (trophy), Traum (dream).

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In this episode: A SpaceX rocket part is drifting toward the Moon, and NASA says Earth is safe. Also: Italy is under a red alert as experts suggest cooler evening visits during the heat.

Heute: Rakete fliegt zum Mond · Italien hat große Hitze.

Today’s German focus: hat gegeben = has given. Vocabulary: die Warnung (warning), die Hitze (heat), der Abend (evening).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Japan and the US made a rare joint move to stop the yen from falling, after it hit a 40-year low. Also: Aung San Suu Kyi met the Red Cross for the first confirmed outside contact in nearly four years, and new photos suggest she is healthy.

Heute: Japan und USA stützen den Yen · Neues Foto von Aung San Suu Kyi.

Today’s German focus: können gemeinsam handeln = can act tog...

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A rescue team finds Nirmal Purja's body after a deadly avalanche in Pakistan, and the episode explains why the climber was famous. Also: Spain's Ceuta border sees a sudden migrant influx, many deaths at sea, and a political fight over social media, the EU, and migration.

Heute: Bergsteiger Purja nach Lawine gefunden · Ceuta und Streit um Migration.

Today’s German focus: wurde gefunden = was found. Vocabulary: der Zustrom (influx), die Grenze (borde...

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: EU leaders hold emergency talks after tensions over migrant crossings into Ceuta. Also: Australia mixes satellites, drones, and Indigenous fire knowledge to spot blazes earlier.Today’s German focus: helfen zu = to help do something. Vocabulary: die Satelliten (satellites), die Drohnen (drones), der Wassergehalt (water content).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-08-02

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Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models found a flaw in a closed security test, got internet access, and reached three real organisations. Also: Hundreds of people in central Greece are being evacuated by boat as wildfires spread, with more fires still burning on Crete and along the coast.Today’s German focus: wurden gerettet = were rescued. Vocabulary: der Brand (fire), die Küste (the coast), retten (to rescue).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/e...

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Trump is considering new controls on AI after recent hacking-related security incidents. Also: Hungary's only nuclear plant may have to shut down because the Danube is at a record low.Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv = must + infinitive. Vocabulary: der Wasserstand (water level), das Kraftwerk (power plant), das Laden (charging).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-31

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Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A Singapore court fines a French student after he licks a straw from an orange juice vending machine, posts the clip online, and the company replaces all 500 straws. Also: India's parliament hears Gen Z slang like MIA, FOMO, and delulu as lawmakers debate an anti-exam leak bill after youth-led protests.Today’s German focus: hat ersetzt = has replaced. Vocabulary: der Strohhalm (straw), die Geldstrafe (fine), der Automat (vending machine).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: http...

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: The US bans new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters over security concerns. Also: Wu Chi-wai is allowed to stay in the UK with his family for six months after being detained at Heathrow.Today’s German focus: darf bleiben = is allowed to stay. Vocabulary: festhalten (to detain; to hold back), einreisen (to enter a country), abschieben (to deport; to send away).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-29<...

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A town near Tokyo debates its first mosque, with worry, hope, and protests over how the community may change. Also: China faces a wave of fake AI disaster videos that spread panic, false flood scenes, and even wrong warnings about power cuts.Today’s German focus: es gibt = there is / there are. Vocabulary: die Überschwemmung (flood), die Vorräte (supplies), die Geldstrafe (fine).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-28...

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Jaismine Lamboria, India's 57kg world champion, is chasing Commonwealth gold in Glasgow after a strong year and one painful Olympic setback. Also: Andy Burnham promises continued UK support for Ukraine before meeting Volodymyr Zelensky, with new military technology and training also on the agenda.Today’s German focus: will + Infinitiv = to want + infinitive. Vocabulary: die Medaille (medal), der Rückschlag (setback), ruhig (calm).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-2...

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Doctors in southern Italy are seeing more children with obesity, and one 17-year-old weighs 170 kilos and struggles with daily life. Also: The Flatiron Building in New York is being turned into luxury apartments, with new homes priced as high as $58.5 million.Today’s German focus: kann + Infinitiv = can + infinitive. Vocabulary: das Gewicht (weight), die Operation (operation), der Magen (stomach).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-26

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Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Firefighters and officials respond as wildfires force evacuations across France and Spain, with more than 220,000 people affected. Also: In India, protesters meet the government while pressure continues over the education minister and a long-running strike.Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv = must / have to + infinitive. Vocabulary: evakuieren (to evacuate), die Feuerwehr (the fire brigade / firefighters), der Notfall (the emergency).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-25

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Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: The US puts new tariffs on about 60 trade partners, with rates of 10% to 12.5%. Also: An Indonesian court convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the babies' future is still unclear.Today’s German focus: werden geschickte? no = to be sent. Vocabulary: das Gericht (court), verurteilen (to convict), schicken (to send).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-24

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Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Canada's dairy system is under pressure as Trump threatens a 50% tariff on $20 billion of Canadian goods, and Canadian politicians say the system is non-negotiable. Also: Researchers find wreckage of a Pan Am plane after 74 years, reviving a crash that helped lead to mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.Today’s German focus: ab August = starting in August. Vocabulary: das System (system), der Zoll (tariff), die Branche (industry).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/germ...

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Brazil's Amazon burned far less in 2025, with 3.1 million hectares burned compared with 15.8 million in 2024. Also: Four Nigerian police officers were arrested after allegedly running a fake checkpoint and demanding money from Musa Aliyu.Today’s German focus: sprach von = spoke of. Vocabulary: das Verfahren (procedure), der Kontrollpunkt (checkpoint), festnehmen (to arrest).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-22

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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

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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...

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

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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

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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

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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/germ...

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

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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...

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, voca...

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...

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

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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

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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

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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 mate...

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/germa...

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

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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

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