Better German Podcast

57 Practice Restaurant Words (plus Short Conversation)

🎙️ 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 Kaiserschmarrn. If you want practical German you can actually use in cafés, restaurants, or while travelling, this episode helps you train listening and speaking at the same time. ⬇️ Free PDF (Episodes 53 + 57) https://bettergerman.info/restaurant [https://bettergerman.info/restaurant] 🎧 Full Show Notes & Links https://bettergerman.info/57 [https://bettergerman.info/57] ✨ Key Topics in This Episode * Practicing restaurant vocabulary in real sentences * Austrian café and “Kaffeehaus” culture * Vorspeise, Hauptspeise, Nachspeise explained * What a “Menü” means in Austria (fixed-price meal) * Useful ordering phrases: Ich hätte gerne, Ich möchte, zahlen bitte * Breakfast buffet questions you can use in hotels * Tipping culture in Austria * Typical dishes: Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn, Frittatensuppe * Two slow German restaurant dialogues for listening practice 🔗 Mentioned Links & Resources * Free Restaurant PDF (Episodes 53 + 57): https://bettergerman.info/restaurant [https://bettergerman.info/restaurant] * Episode 53 (Restaurant Vocabulary Basics) * Better German YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ [https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/] 🚀 Want More Support? Inside the Get Talking: German for Beginners & Restarters program, you practice German step by step with clear sentence structures, pronunciation drills, and real-life topics — so you don’t just learn rules, you actually start speaking. 🎧 You May Also Like * Episode 53 – Restaurant Vocabulary Basics * Beginner-friendly pronunciation and sentence structure episodes * Real-life German dialogues from earlier podcast episode:: ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]       Find all podcast resources at one place! 📰  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!

56 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 2

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. 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why misunderstood words can block learning • How skipping steps creates frustration • Why “total immersion” is mostly a myth • Why a native speaker isn’t automatically a good teacher • How to set realistic expectations • Why practice is not optional • How to keep German interesting 🔗 Mentioned in this episode: • Study Technology by L. Ron Hubbard https://www.appliedscholastics.org/ [https://www.appliedscholastics.org/] • How long does it take to learn German? — Ep 29 https://bettergerman.info/29 [https://bettergerman.info/29] • How much practice do we need? — Ep 28 https://bettergerman.info/28 [https://bettergerman.info/28] • Get Talking — German course https://bettergerman.info/course [https://bettergerman.info/course] 🎓 Start learning German with me: 👉 https://bettergerman.info/course [https://bettergerman.info/course] ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]       Find all podcast resources at one place! 📰  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!

55 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 1

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 your personal “why” is essential • Why everything you learn needs a clear purpose • Why learning only for tests causes frustration • How a realistic schedule keeps you from giving up • Why beginners must first build a core vocabulary 🔗 Mentioned in this episode: • Good habits for learning German — Episode 54 https://bettergerman.info/54 [https://bettergerman.info/54] • How much practice do we need? — Episode 28 https://bettergerman.info/28 [https://bettergerman.info/28] • How long does it take to learn German? — Episode 29 https://bettergerman.info/29 [https://bettergerman.info/29] • Study Technology by L. Ron Hubbard - https://www.appliedscholastics.org/ [https://www.appliedscholastics.org/] • Next episode: Tips 6–10 + bonus (Part 2 – episode 56, upcoming) 🎓 Start learning German with me: 👉 Get Talking – German course https://bettergerman.info/course [https://bettergerman.info/course] ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]       Find all podcast resources at one place! 📰  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!

54 Good Habits to Learn German Anytime of the Year

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. 🎬 Free PDF: Learn German with Movies & TV [https://bettergerman.info/free-pdf-learn-german-with-movies/] 📘 German Articles Guide (Der · Die · Das) with the mentioned list of nouns [https://bettergerman.info/how-to-learn-der-die-and-das-guide-plus-list/] 🎧 Full episode page: [https://bettergerman.info/54] 🔎 Key Topics • Why motivation alone doesn’t work • How much weekly time actually makes a difference • What to focus on first (and what to ignore early on) • Vocabulary, practice, and media — how they work together • Subtitles: when they help and when they don’t • When structure and courses actually matter 🔗 Mentioned Links & Resources • Nicos Weg – Full Movie with multiple subtitles [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-eDoThe6qo&t=42s] • Learn German with Movies & TV – Free PDF (curated list of YouTube, Netflix, Prime, Disney): [https://bettergerman.info/free-pdf-learn-german-with-movies/] • German Articles Guide (Der · Die · Das) with the mentioned list of nouns [https://bettergerman.info/how-to-learn-der-die-and-das-guide-plus-list/] • Article: Should You Take a German Course or Learn Alone? [https://bettergerman.info/fresh-start-with-german/] 📚 German Dictionaries (mentioned in the episode) • Collins German-English Dictionary  [https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/german-english/tisch] • LANGENSCHEIDT Dictionary [https://en.langenscheidt.com/german-english/] 🎓 Mentioned Course Get Talking: German for Beginners & Restarters Speak German from the first lesson — no grammar terms, no memorizing rules, only practical language you can actually use. https://bettergerman.info/course [https://bettergerman.info/course] 👉 You May Also Like • Episode 14: Learn German with Movies (complete guide): https://bettergerman.info/14 [https://bettergerman.info/14] • Episode 7: The 7 Best Tips to Learn German: https://bettergerman.info/7 [https://bettergerman.info/7] • Episode 4: How to Learn German: https://bettergerman.info/4 [https://bettergerman.info/4] 📩 Questions, feedback, or topic requests: podcast@bettergerman.info ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share it with someone learning German. ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]       Find all podcast resources at one place! 📰  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!

Ep 53 Easy German Words Restaurant

PDF for the episode: 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. 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? ✨ Join The Better German Community [https://bettergerman.info/community]       Find all podcast resources at one place! 📰  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!