Better German Podcast

Susanne Schilk-Blümel
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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.

  1. 67 How to Say "Would like" in German

    2D AGO

    67 How to Say "Would like" in German

    How would you say, "would like..." in German?🤔If you want to say things like "I would like a coffee," or "I would like to go swimming," in German, then this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to use one of the most useful verbs in everyday German: möchten - English, "would like."  This is a key building block for speaking naturally, whether you’re ordering food, making plans, or saying what you want. It’s a strong foundation to improve your spoken German.  🌍 Join the Better German Podcast + Exclusive Podcast and Community Get access to extra resources, ask questions, and go deeper with your German:  👉 https://bettergerman.info/community  Free community version available if you just want to get started.🎓Interested in Taking a Course? - Free Placement Exam:Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program, and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials, and combine self-study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test  🔑 What You'll Learn in this Episode How to use möchten to say what you want How to say “I would like…” with things and actionsHow to ask questions like “Would you like…?”How to say “I don’t want…” using kein and nichtThe difference between kein / keine / keinen (made simple) 🎧Mentioned in this episode Learn about der, die, das (Articles) in Episode 5 👉 https://bettergerman.info/5Start from the beginning (Episode 1- Recommended for beginners)👉 https://bettergerman.info/1🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop 🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info ▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ 🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman 📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman ✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info 🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.

    24 min
  2. 66 Why People Study German Many Years Without Success

    APR 16

    66 Why People Study German Many Years Without Success

    Why People Study German for Years Without Success Have you been learning German for a long time—but still don’t feel confident speaking? In this episode, we look at why this happens and what most learners don’t realize about how German is usually taught. Whether you’ve already struggled or you’re just getting started, this will help you see things differently. 🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why some learners study German for years without real resultsWhat’s missing in most German coursesA common mistake that prevents people from speakingWhy traditional learning approaches often failWhat actually needs to happen to make progressYou May Also Like these EpisodesHow to Actually Learn German 👉 https://bettergerman.info/4 German Levels Made Simple 👉 https://bettergerman.info/39 How Long Does It Take to Learn German? 👉 https://bettergerman.info/29 Stop Forgetting German Words 👉 https://bettergerman.info/48 Good Habits to Learn German 👉 https://bettergerman.info/54 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German (Part 1 & 2) 👉 https://bettergerman.info/55 👉 https://bettergerman.info/56 If this episode helped you, share it with someone who is learning German. 🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop 🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info ▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ 🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman 📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman ✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info 🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.

    24 min
  3. 65 German Weather Words for Everyday Use

    APR 9

    65 German Weather Words for Everyday Use

    🌤️ German Weather Words You’ll Actually Use Talking about the weather is one of the easiest ways to start speaking German — and in this episode, you’ll learn the core words and simple sentence patterns to do exactly that. From “the sun is shining” to “it’s raining right now”, I break it down step by step so you can start forming your own sentences immediately.🎧 Better German Podcast+ (referred to as "VIP") in the episode Get early access to new episodes and exclusive PLUS content you won’t hear in the public podcast — delivered directly to your podcast app via your own private feed, plus you have a community environment! Inside the Podcast+ Community, you also get all podcast resources in one place and a space to ask questions and actually use what you’re learning. A free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode The most essential German weather words (sun, rain, wind, clouds, and more)Key descriptive words like hot, cold, wet, drySimple sentence patterns you can use with the weather words instantlyWorkable word and sentence practice tipsHow to say “there is / there are” in German (e.g., “Es gibt viel Wind” = “there is a lot of wind” and “Es gibt viele Wolken” = “there are many clouds”)How to say what’s happening right now in German — without “-ing” (e.g., “It rains” instead of “It’s raining”) 🎧Mentioned in this episode ➝ Episode 64 — How to Actually Practice Words If you want to remember and use the words from this episode, go back and listen to Episode 64. It shows you how to turn vocabulary into real speaking. 🔗 Full Transcript & Episode Page 👉 bettergerman.info/65 🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop 🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info ▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ 🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman 📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman ✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info 🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.

    24 min
  4. Welcome to the Better German Podcast +

    APR 8

    Welcome to the Better German Podcast +

    🌟Welcome to Better German Podcast Plus🌟 Welcome! There's now a Plus version of the Better German podcast — and in this episode, you'll see what's different and how it can help you actually start using German. In this short welcome episode, you'll see exactly what you now have access to — and how to get the most out of it from the start.  🔑 What You Get with Better German Plus This is not a replacement for the main podcast; it's an upgrade. Inside the Plus tier, you now get:  Early access to new episodes (sometimes weeks, even months, ahead)  Exclusive VIP-only episodes and material every month (additional content you won't find in the main podcast) Guided practice episodes to help you actually use what you learn,  The ability to suggest topics and shape future episodes, Expanded resources, word lists, and sentence patterns. 🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop 🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info ▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ 🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman 📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman ✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info 🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.

    10 min
  5. 64 What Real Practice Looks Like

    APR 2

    64 What Real Practice Looks Like

    What Does Real Practice of German Actually Look Like? In this episode, you'll learn why most learners stay stuck — even after years of studying — and what to do instead. This is not about memorizing word lists or doing endless exercises. It's about how to turn words into something you can actually use . You'll learn a simple, repeatable way to practice vocabulary so that it sticks — and more importantly, so that you can speak with it . If you've ever felt like you “know” words but can't use them, this episode will fix that. 🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why most German learning methods don't lead to real speaking abilityThe 80/20 rule of language learning — and why practice matters more than theoryHow many words you actually need to start speaking GermanThe right way to practice a new word (step by step)Why pronunciation is the first thing you need to get rightHow to move from “recognizing” a word to actually using itHow to build simple sentences — even if you don't know all the grammar yetWhy learning articles (der, die, das) with the noun mattersHow long it really takes to learn and use new German vocabularyWhy traditional school methods fail (and what to do instead)How to practice German with a partner effectively🎓 Get Talking German Course Ready to stop guessing and start speaking? Here is our German for Beginners & Restarters course:👉 bettergerman.info/course🎧Mentioned in this episode👉Episode 5 - Introduction to Articles 🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop 🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info ▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ 🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman 📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman ✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info 🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.

    22 min
  6. 63 Breakfast Words in German

    MAR 26

    63 Breakfast Words in German

    What do you actually say at breakfast in German? In this episode, you'll learn the most important German words for breakfast — from Breakfast and Breakfast Buffet to eggs, bread, coffee, and more. You'll also see how German builds long words by combining smaller ones, and why some everyday words work differently than in English. This episode is about understanding what you'll actually hear and say in real life — especially in places like hotels, cafés, and bakeries.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🔑 What You'll Learn in this Episode  What breakfast words mean in German (and why it's not sometimes the same logic as English)  How German combines words (like Breakfast + Buffet ) to make one word. Essential breakfast vocabulary (eggs, drinks, bread, and more)  The difference between standard German and Austrian words (like 'Paradeiser' for Tomato in Austria )  Why bread culture in German-speaking countries is different How small word endings (like -chen ) change the meaning of a word.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop 🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info ▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ 🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman 📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman ✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info 🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.

    25 min
  7. 62 "To have" in German

    MAR 20

    62 "To have" in German

    In this episode, you’ll learn how “haben” (engl. "to have") works in real sentences! And you will learn how to add objects to a sentence (what are you having) - and what change is happening with the article "der".This is a very basic episode to make slightly longer sentences in German.  If you want to stop guessing and start forming correct sentences, this is one of the first building blocks.🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why “haben” is not always used the way English “have” is,How to say “I have…” correctly in German,How to build a basic sentence step by step,How small word changes affect meaning,Why one word in the sentence sometimes changes form (your first step into sentence structure).🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop 🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info ▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ 🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman 📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman ✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info 🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.

    15 min
  8. 61 Self-Paced Courses Don’t Work… Right?

    MAR 11

    61 Self-Paced Courses Don’t Work… Right?

    Many learners believe that self-paced courses are the problem. They assume they need discipline, pressure, or a classroom environment to finally succeed with German. But the real issue is something else entirely. In this episode, I talk about a conversation from one of my recent workshops with a learner who believed he couldn’t succeed in a self-paced course. His experience is actually very common: people force themselves through classes for months or even years — and still never reach the point where they can actually speak German. So what’s really going on? We look at why many traditional courses struggle to produce real results, why motivation disappears when learning stops making sense, and why learning at your own speed is not the problem — it’s often the solution. 🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test Key Topics in This Episode • Why many learners believe self-paced courses don’t work • What really happens when people force themselves through classes • The difference between motivation and discipline in language learning • Why people naturally learn at different speeds • Why group classes often cannot adapt to individual learning speed • How learning can become easier when the process actually makes sense • What it really means to “learn to communicate” in German Mentioned in This Episode How to Actually Learn German – Free Live Workshop https://bettergerman.info/workshop Get Talking German My step-by-step course for Beginners & Restarters who want to start speaking German in a natural and practical way. https://bettergerman.info/course 🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started. 👉 Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community 🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test 🎓 Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop 🌐 Website | https://bettergerman.info ▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/ 🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman 📌 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman ✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info 🎙 Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1 ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.

    20 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Susanne Schilk-Blümel
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Susanne Schilk-Blümel
  • Show Website
    Better German Podcast

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