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Learn German A1 | Slow Easy German News, Daily

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Learn German with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, simple German at A1, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.

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WHAT YOU GET

A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, spoken slowly and clearly enough for a beginner to follow.

Every episode has its own page with the full German transcript, the English translation beside it, the day's vocabulary, one grammar point and a short quiz. No account needed to read.

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  1. A1 German News | Iran Gives Diplomacy Another Chance as War Continues

    · 7:17

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Qatar gives Iran a new proposal to end the war, and Iran continues reviewing it while…

  2. A1 German News | Federal Reserve Waits as Inflation Rises to 3.7%

    · 8:10

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates steady as US inflation…

  3. A1 German News | Meta Seeks $95 Billion to Fund Its AI Expansion

    · 7:27

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A federal appeals court dismisses the US Justice Department's request to set aside…

  4. A1 German News | Trump Weighs Iran Deal Against Renewed Strikes

    · 7:35

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump is weighing an agreement with Iran against renewed attacks, while indirect talks…

  5. A1 German News | Swiss Voters Show Strong Support for Fireworks Limits

    · 5:46

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: A…

  6. A1 German News | Third U.S. Carrier Heads Toward Middle East

    · 6:15

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A diesel tanker leaves Russia for New York, carrying the first shipment since a new…

  7. A1 German News | Coral Reefs Face a Major Threat by 2075

    · 6:10

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Serious security flaws in PHP lead many website operators to make safety updates and…

  8. A1 German News | Kyiv Missile Attack Injures Six as Peace Talks Near

    · 5:55

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it is ready in principle for…

  9. A1 German News | EU Puts Arctic Security Ahead of Climate Concerns

    · 6:26

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine and the US discuss intelligence sharing and peace proposals in Oslo after…

  10. A1 German News | Why the US Is Banning DeepSeek from Government Systems

    · 6:32

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as Iran offers a seven-day ceasefire and…

  11. A1 German News | Why Did Trump Pause Sanctions on Russia?

    · 6:28

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump pauses several sanctions on Russia for 60 days to keep peace talks with Ukraine…

  12. A1 German News | Why Vienna Dog Owners Need Water Bottles

    · 7:27

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: In…

  13. A1 German News | Brazil's Amazon Hits a Record Low Before a Key Vote

    · 7:29

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine attacks a major oil refinery near Ryazan after Russian attacks on Ukrainian…

  14. A1 German News | AI Stocks Send Global Markets Into a Sharp Drop

    · 6:59

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US government sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen…

  15. A1 German News | Why US Prices Rose 3.7% in September

    · 6:41

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Houthi movement launches a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh and threatens more…

  16. A1 German News | Could Ukraine Lose US Intelligence Support?

    · 6:47

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US warns Ukraine it could stop sharing intelligence unless Ukraine stops…

  17. A1 German News | Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile as Riyadh Airport Stays Closed

    · 7:23

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three missiles, while Riyadh's King Khalid airport…

  18. A1 German News | Why 18,000 Finance Leaders Are Meeting in Bangkok

    · 6:50

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Russia strikes power plants in Ukraine after Trump announces an energy ceasefire.…

  19. A1 German News | Germany's Driving Licence Could Cost 1,000 Euros Less

    · 6:51

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week. In this episode:…

  20. A1 German News | Why Vietnam Has a New Microscopy Video Winner

    · 7:03

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Spanish computer museum builds a Cray-1 replica from 30 old Mac Minis. Also:…

  21. A1 German News | Why England Is Hosting Netball's Biggest Event Again

    · 6:47

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google presents Gemini, an AI agent that helps with workplace tasks. Also: England…

  22. A1 German News | Google Maps Helps Drivers Find Cheaper Fuel

    · 6:58

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google Maps shows petrol and diesel prices at UK petrol stations, helping drivers find…

  23. A1 German News | How Antarctic Ice Helped Win a Nobel Prize

    · 6:23

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: British Airways plans more expensive seats in its Airbus A380, including 106…

  24. A1 German News | Why Norway Wants to Ban AI Glasses in Public

    · 6:20

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in public places to protect privacy. Also:…

  25. A1 German News | Elfyn Evans Wins After Rival Crashes at the Finish

    · 7:07

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the rally world championship after Oliver Solberg loses control two…

  26. A1 German News | Kevin Sinfield Runs Seven Ultramarathons for MND

    · 7:09

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Rome cracks down on golf cart tours as residents complain and many vehicles lack…

  27. A1 German News | Uzbekistan Wins Chess Gold as an 11-Year-Old Makes History

    · 6:26

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: GM sells fewer cars, while Toyota sells more hybrid and electric vehicles. Also:…

  28. A1 German News | India and Pakistan Set for a Huge 2027 Cricket Clash

    · 6:14

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Walmart introduces light-up digital shelf labels to help shoppers and employees find…

  29. A1 German News | Why Swiss Glaciers Are Disappearing So Fast

    · 6:26

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice in 2026 after a long, hot summer, raising…

  30. A1 German News | Oura Abruptly Pauses Planned IPO

    · 8:52

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Oura delays its US stock sale because the market is uncertain. Also: After protests,…

  31. A1 German News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time

    · 8:14

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys 26 Starlink satellites, and…

  32. A1 German News | Why Mexico's 300-Year-Old Music Is Dancing Worldwide

    · 8:32

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Lime's bike and scooter business grows in England, with more users, vehicles, sales…

  33. A1 German News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?

    · 8:38

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Britain's growing love of purple ube faces a halt as the Philippines stops fresh…

  34. A1 German News | How Five Cheetah Cubs Survived a Difficult Start

    · 9:27

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Microsoft gives its new Surface computers a different name, although they still meet…

  35. A1 German News | How a Thai Teen Rocker Won the Big Prize

    · 9:02

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Thai teenager Nene Royal wins a major American music competition and becomes the first…

  36. A1 German News | Can OpenAI Help Ukraine Stop Cyber Attacks?

    · 7:54

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defense tools and access to a new model to protect…

  37. A1 German News | Can AI School Replace College?

    · 8:25

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Silicon Valley firm opens an AI school as a college alternative, with no tests, no…

  38. A1 German News | Why British Drivers Face £2 Diesel

    · 8:11

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: British drivers and small traders face soaring diesel prices, with costs nearing £2 a…

  39. A1 German News | Why More U.S. Parents Need Grandparents

    · 9:59

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Childcare in the United States is so expensive that some parents rely on grandparents…

  40. A1 German News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own?

    · 8:02

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google says Gemini entered the internet, guessed passwords, and reached three…

  41. A1 German News | Japan's Rates Hit a 31-Year High

    · 7:05

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Japan's central bank raises interest rates from 1% to 1.25% to fight rising prices,…

  42. A1 German News | Can an AI Chatbot Help Pregnant Women?

    · 7:41

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Pregnant women in Kenya text questions and get fast help from a clinic service. Also:…

  43. A1 German News | Can Max Verstappen Beat 100 Karts?

    · 7:38

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Max Verstappen races a kart against 100 others in Silverstone, with the others…

  44. A1 German News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital

    · 8:03

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife will give $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center, helping…

  45. A1 German News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough?

    · 9:02

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A cement company in Pakistan covers dry land with cheap solar panels from China and…

  46. A1 German News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage?

    · 7:32

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump says the US will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whisky, after saying it at a golf…

  47. A1 German News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads

    · 7:38

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A man in Washington gets huge attention walking a $4,000 robot dog from China, while…

  48. A1 German News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow?

    · 7:54

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Britain's economy grew by 0.4% in July, helped by services and AI-related work. Also:…

  49. A1 German News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons?

    · 8:03

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Anthropic says criminals, scientists, and other groups tried to misuse its AI for…

  50. A1 German News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant?

    · 8:55

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A French space company raises a huge funding round as Europe asks whether it can keep…

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