Better German Podcast

Easy German Words Restaurant

Summary Get the FREE Restaurant Word List PDF: You can download the PDF with the most useful restaurant vocabulary and example sentences from this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/restaurant [https://bettergerman.info/restaurant] 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. Want to finally make progress in German? 🤓 Live courses are starting soon—check them out here: 👉 Better German Courses [https://bettergerman.info/courses] Key Topics 🔎 Restaurant German • What restaurant vocabulary you really need • Typical Austrian and German food you’ll see on menus • Polite and natural phrases for ordering and paying • Small cultural details that make restaurants easier to navigate Mentioned Episodes (all episodes can be found at bettergerman.info/# of the episode) Ep 57: Restaurant Practice & Conversation (coming soon) You May Also Like: Ep 30: “To Be” in German Ep 8: How Much Grammar Do We Need? Other Resources Listen to all published episodes at: https://bettergerman.info/53 Check out our YouTube channel for visual lessons. Subscribe for free. ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]        Think you’re “bad at languages”? You’re not—the method was just wrong. Join the Better German Community and learn German in a way that finally makes sense. 📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter [https://bettergerman.info/newsletter]        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox! 🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes [https://podcast.bettergerman.info/]       New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love. 💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4h9u8z2pPA]       We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video. 📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/ [https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680 [https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German [https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman [https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman] * Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/ [https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/] ⭐ Enjoyed this episode?       If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-german-podcast/id1706307717] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/14g8a2g0IKITzp5dTAHtQs] or share it with a fellow learner!

52 German Irregular Verbs Super Easy

Want to finally make progress in German?🤓 Live courses are starting soon—check them out here:👉 Better German Courses [https://bettergerman.info/live-german-courses/] Summary Get the FREE Verbs Guide Part 2: You can download the PDF with all the simple verb groups and practice activities from this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/verbs2 [https://bettergerman.info/verbs2] In this episode, Susi shares her proven method for mastering these verbs without stress. You’ll discover patterns and groups — like how “a” changes to “ä” in some words — so they stop feeling like tricky exceptions. Focus on the most common verbs for daily conversation and start speaking German more confidently and naturally.  Listen until the end for a small preview of Episode 53, where you will learn useful German words for talking about food at a restaurant! Key Topics 🔎 German Irregular Verbs * Learning the Easy Way: Why German verbs are simpler than many books make them seem. * How Many Verbs to Learn?: The small number of verbs you truly need for daily German conversations. * Find the Groups: A simple method for grouping verbs to learn them faster. * Easy Vowel Changes: Understanding the small but important changes like ‘a’ to ‘ä' and 'e’ to ‘i’. * Speak Now: Why the present tense is the most important tense to start with. * Practical Use: Focus only on the grammar you need for speaking, not complicated rules. * Practice Time: Pronunciation and verb change practice for verbs like fahren and sprechen. * Free Verbs PDF Guide Part 2 [https://bettergerman.info/verbs2] for this episode to follow along and practice. * What's Next: A preview of the next episode's useful restaurant vocabulary. Mentioned Episodes (all episodes can be found at bettergerman.info/# of the episode) Ep 45: Learn German Verbs The Easy Way [https://bettergerman.info/45] (Going over the Regular Forms)  Ep 49: "Sie" – She, They, It or You? Finally Learn the Difference [https://bettergerman.info/49]  You May Also Like: Ep 8: How Much Grammar Do We Need? [https://bettergerman.info/8] Ep 30: “To Be” in German [https://bettergerman.info/30] Mentioned Links 📣Pre-Sale for the New German Course🎓 * Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info [podcast@bettergerman.info] to join the interest list.  * For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.info [podcast@bettergerman.info] Other Resources * You might find this helpful: our Verbs Practice PDF Part 1 [https://bettergerman.info/verbs] with simple examples and exercises. It walks you through the most important present-tense verbs. * Also check out our free PDF guide on “Sie” [https://bettergerman.info/sie] * Listen to All The Episodes Published [https://podcast.bettergerman.info/index] So Far! * Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German] for visual lessons. Subscribe now for free! ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]        Think you’re “bad at languages”? You’re not—the method was just wrong. Join the Better German Community and learn German in a way that finally makes sense. 📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter [https://bettergerman.info/newsletter]        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox! 🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes [https://podcast.bettergerman.info/]       New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love. 💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4h9u8z2pPA]       We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video. 📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/ [https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680 [https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German [https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman [https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman] * Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/ [https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/] ⭐ Enjoyed this episode?       If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-german-podcast/id1706307717] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/14g8a2g0IKITzp5dTAHtQs] or share it with a fellow learner!

51 7 Ways to Practice German Even If You Don’t Live in Germany or Austria

Want to finally make progress in German?🤓 Live courses are starting soon—check them out here:👉 Better German Courses [https://bettergerman.info/live-german-courses/] Summary 🔥 Pre-Sale Now Open: Get Talking — German for Beginners and Restarters [https://bettergerman.info/pre-sale/] * Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list.  This episode gives you 7 clear and easy ways to practice German every day, no matter your level. Susi explains how to use simple sentences, repeat words out loud, listen actively, and work with short examples so your brain gets used to the language. She also talks about common mistakes learners make and how to avoid them, including thinking you always need a native speaker. By the end, you will know exactly how to practice in a way that helps you speak more, remember more, and feel more confident. Key Topics 🔎 * Why so many learners struggle to find people to practice with — and what to do about it. * The truth about practicing with native speakers (and when you don't need one). * 7 practical ways to practice German daily — even if you're learning alone. * How repeating simple sentences out loud boosts your speaking confidence. * Using audio, video, and dictionaries to get clear, reliable pronunciation. * Why a study partner at your level can speed up your learning. * Where to find conversation partners online, including in the Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community] . * Using movies, series, and subtitles to train your ear for German. * Local meetups, cultural centers, and language cafés you can join near you. * A first look at the Get Talking — German for Beginners and Restarters [https://bettergerman.info/pre-sale/] course. * What’s coming next: a deep dive into strong (irregular) German verbs. Mentioned Episodes🎧 Episode 14 - Introduction to Watching Movies to Learn German [https://bettergerman.info/14] Related Episodes🎧 Episode 7 - The 7 Best Tips to Learn German [https://bettergerman.info/7] Episode 24 - Tips to Learn to Speak German [https://bettergerman.info/24] Episode 28 - How Much Practice do We Need when Learning German [https://bettergerman.info/28] Episode 29 - How Long Does it Take to Learn German [https://bettergerman.info/29] Episode 42 - Improve Your German with Simple Sentences Using Colors [https://bettergerman.info/42] Other Mentioned Links 📣Pre-Sale for the New German Course [https://bettergerman.info/pre-sale/]🎓 * Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list.  * For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.info  Other Resources📚 * You might find these PDFs helpful: ▫️ Episode 14 → Download PDF [https://bettergerman.info/interactive-movie-guide/]: Guide to German Movies ▫️ Episode 45 → Download PDF [https://bettergerman.info/verbs]: Verbs Practice Guide ▫️ Episodes 46 and 50 → Download PDF [https://bettergerman.info/clothes]: Practice sentences with German clothes vocabulary * Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far [https://podcast.bettergerman.info/index]! ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]        Think you’re “bad at languages”? You’re not—the method was just wrong. Join the Better German Community and learn German in a way that finally makes sense. 📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter [https://bettergerman.info/newsletter]        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox! 🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes [https://podcast.bettergerman.info/]       New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love. 💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4h9u8z2pPA]       We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video. 📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/ [https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680 [https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German [https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman [https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman] * Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/ [https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/] ⭐ Enjoyed this episode?       If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-german-podcast/id1706307717] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/14g8a2g0IKITzp5dTAHtQs] or share it with a fellow learner!

50 German Clothes Words and Simple Sentence Practice

Want to finally make progress in German?🤓 Live courses are starting soon—check them out here:👉 Better German Courses [https://bettergerman.info/live-german-courses/] Summary In this special 50th episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel revisits clothing vocabulary and shows you how to use these words in simple, everyday sentences. Building on the list from Episode 46, she practices items, colors, and basic descriptions while pointing out key grammar like articles and plurals, so everything fits together naturally. You can download the free PDF [https://bettergerman.info/clothes] with the full clothing vocabulary list to follow along and practice on your own.  Stay tuned to the end, as Susi also points you to earlier episodes that connect with this topic—especially Episode 46 [https://bettergerman.info/46]—and reminds you that the podcast is designed like a course, so starting from Episode 1 will give you the smoothest learning experience.  She also mentions her upcoming masterclass on January 26th about how to really learn a language. For listeners of the podcast or newsletter, there’s a pre-sale for her February course with a 50% discount for the first 10 spots! Tune in to the episode to find out more! Key Topics 🔎 Practicing Sentences with German Clothes Vocabulary * How to turn clothing words into simple, everyday sentences. * Using colors and descriptive words like big, small, or fluffy. * How to say “my” correctly with different clothing items (mein/meine). * Making sentences with plurals: my shirts, my jackets, my shoes. * Special rules for items that are plural in English, like trousers, glasses, or scissors. * Examples with less common words: old-fashioned (altmodisch), ruined (kaputt), etc. * Tips for practicing and repeating sentences to really remember them. * Using the updated PDF [https://bettergerman.info/clothes] to practice on your own. * Highlights from earlier episodes and why starting from Episode 1 [https://bettergerman.info/1] helps your learning. * A heads-up about the upcoming masterclass in January and the February course, with a 50% pre-sale for the first 10 spots. Mentioned Episodes🎧 Episode 1 - Introduction to Better German [https://bettergerman.info/1]Episode 4 - How to Learn German [https://bettergerman.info/4] Episode 5 - Introduction to German Articles [https://bettergerman.info/5] Episode 8 - How Much Grammar Do We Need? [https://bettergerman.info/8] Episode 14 - Watching Movies to Learn German [https://bettergerman.info/14] Episode 24 - Tips to Speak German [https://bettergerman.info/24] Episode 30 - "To Be" in German [https://bettergerman.info/30] Episode 35 - Introduction to German Cases Part 1 [https://bettergerman.info/35] Episode 36 - Introduction to German Cases Part 2 [https://bettergerman.info/36] Episode 37 - Introduction to German Cases Part 3 [https://bettergerman.info/37] Episode 40 - Colors [https://bettergerman.info/40] Episode 43 - German Numbers Made Easy [https://bettergerman.info/43] Episode 42 - Improve Your German with Simple Sentences Using Colors [https://bettergerman.info/42] Episode 44 - Describing Words in German: Small, Big, etc. [https://bettergerman.info/44] Episode 46 - Essential Words for Clothes You Should Know [https://bettergerman.info/46] Other Mentioned Links 📣Pre-Sale for the New German Course🎓 * Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list.  * For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.info  Other Resources📚 * Free PDF for this episode [https://bettergerman.info/clothes]: Practice sentences with German clothes vocabulary (covers both Episodes 46 & 50).  * You might find these PDFs helpful: ▫️ Episode 30 → Download PDF [https://community.besser-lernen.at/invitation?code=3E95G4] “I am, you are, it is” structures ▫️ Episodes 35–37 → Download PDF [https://bettergerman.info/get-the-free-pdf-german-case-essentials/] Cases in German ▫️ Episode 40 → Download PDF [https://bettergerman.info/community] Colors ▫️ Episode 43 → Download PDF [https://bettergerman.info/free-pdf-numbers-better-german/] Numbers ▫️ Episode 44 → Download PDF [https://bettergerman.info/adjectives] Adjectives / describing words (big, small, etc.) * Word List PDFs: 📚  ▫️ Episode 6 → Body Parts [https://bettergerman.info/get-the-free-pdf-german-word-list-body-parts/] ▫️ Episode 12 → Office & Classroom Words [https://community.besser-lernen.at/invitation?code=3E95G4] ▫️ Episode 34 → Words for Travelling [https://bettergerman.info/words-for-tourists-travelling-in-germany-and-austria/]  ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]        Think you’re “bad at languages”? You’re not—the method was just wrong. Join the Better German Community and learn German in a way that finally makes sense. 📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter [https://bettergerman.info/newsletter]        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox! 🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes [https://podcast.bettergerman.info/]       New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love. 💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4h9u8z2pPA]       We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video. 📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/ [https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680 [https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German [https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman [https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman] * Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/ [https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/] ⭐ Enjoyed this episode?       If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-german-podcast/id1706307717] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/14g8a2g0IKITzp5dTAHtQs] or share it with a fellow learner!

49 "Sie" – She, They, It or You? Finally Learn the Difference

Want to finally make progress in German?🤓 Live courses are starting soon—check them out here:👉Better German Courses [https://bettergerman.info/live-german-courses/] Summary In this episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel explains the tiny German word “sie” in a simple, clear way. This little word can mean she, they, it, or the polite you — and it can even mean “it” when talking about certain everyday objects in German. With short examples and easy sentences, Susi helps you understand each meaning and know which one fits every time you hear it. You’ll also get a free PDF [https://bettergerman.info/sie] with picture prompts and short practice tasks you can try on your own. Stay tuned until the end for a quick look at what’s coming in the next episodes and some upcoming courses [https://bettergerman.info/courses/] that can help you on your German-learning journey! Key Topics 🔎 The German Word “sie” * Explanation of what “small words” are and why they appear frequently in everyday German. * Overview of the different meanings of sie in German. * Why sie is one of the first confusing small words learners meet. * sie for one woman (she) + simple practice ideas. * sie for several people (they) and how to hear the difference (ist vs. sind). * sie meaning “it” when talking about certain everyday objects in German. * sie for several objects (they) with easy examples. * Formal “Sie” — how Germans say polite “you.” * Free practice PDF with pictures and sentence prompts [https://bettergerman.info/sie]. * Short look ahead to the next episode on clothing vocabulary. Mentioned and Related Episodes Episode 5 – Introduction to German Articles [https://bettergerman.info/5] Episode 26 – I, you, he, she, it... in German [https://bettergerman.info/26] Episode 30 – To be in German [https://bettergerman.info/30] Episode 46 – Clothing Vocabulary [https://bettergerman.info/46] Other Mentioned Links 📣Pre-Sale for the New German Course🎓 * Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list.  * For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.info  Other Resources📚 * You might find this helpful: our Verbs Practice PDF [https://bettergerman.info/free-pdf-verbs/] with simple examples and exercises. It walks you through the most important present-tense verbs.  * Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far [https://podcast.bettergerman.info/index]! ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]        Think you’re “bad at languages”? You’re not—the method was just wrong. Join the Better German Community and learn German in a way that finally makes sense. 📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter [https://bettergerman.info/newsletter]        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox! 🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes [https://podcast.bettergerman.info/]       New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love. 💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4h9u8z2pPA]       We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video. 📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/ [https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680 [https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German [https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman [https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman] * Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/ [https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/] ⭐ Enjoyed this episode?       If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-german-podcast/id1706307717] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/14g8a2g0IKITzp5dTAHtQs] or share it with a fellow learner!