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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 | 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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:…

  6. 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…

  7. 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…

  8. A1 German News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%?

    · 9:40

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Top chipmakers are adopting ASML's $400 million machines and a key chipmaking change…

  9. A1 German News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights

    · 8:31

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia shuts airports, cancels 1,558 flights, and strands 170,000…

  10. A1 German News | Can Isar Aerospace Open Space for Europe?

    · 8:17

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A German company launches Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket from Norway,…

  11. A1 German News | Can Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class?

    · 6:50

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A boat school in Bangladesh helps children reach class during floods and muddy roads.…

  12. A1 German News | After 8 Years, BepiColombo Reaches Mercury's Final Stretch

    · 8:12

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A spacecraft reaches the final stretch of an eight-year trip to Mercury, after many…

  13. A1 German News | Australia's Data Centre Boom Faces a Cost Question

    · 6:37

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Australia's fast-growing data centres bring noise, power use, and big questions about…

  14. A1 German News | Can Zeekr Win North America's Car Market?

    · 7:02

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Chinese EV maker wants to sell cars in Canada, with lower tariffs and strong…

  15. A1 German News | Why the FTC Is Suing Amazon Over Ads

    · 8:37

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The FTC says Amazon secretly changed ad auction prices and may have overcharged…

  16. A1 German News | Heart Disease Gets a Fast New AI Check

    · 7:03

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Researchers say El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years,…

  17. A1 German News | Are Homeowners Paying the Price for Cash Claims?

    · 7:57

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Three countries meet in Istanbul for their first talks since a new defence deal, with…

  18. A1 German News | Can Cara Severino Be Found Safe After Nepal Floods?

    · 7:36

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A missing Australian woman is found alive after heavy floods in Nepal, bringing relief…

  19. A1 German News | Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers

    · 7:26

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Cambodia says it has stopped big scam compounds, but Amnesty and experts doubt the…

  20. A1 German News | Can Gilead's New HIV Pill Simplify Treatment?

    · 7:30

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The FDA approves a once-daily HIV pill from Gilead for some adults whose virus is…

  21. A1 German News | Can Iceland's EU Vote Be Decided by Fish?

    · 7:54

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to reopen EU talks, with fish and fishing rights at the…

  22. A1 German News | Why 33 Million Households Face Higher Winter Bills

    · 7:07

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Millions of households may pay more for energy this winter as the price cap rises and…

  23. A1 German News | Will Shein Hit Almost $27bn in Hong Kong?

    · 6:44

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Shein plans a Hong Kong stock market debut and a near $27bn valuation, after failed…

  24. A1 German News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?

    · 7:40

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Dating apps are losing users as people miss real-life connection. Also: France links a…

  25. A1 German News | Why Was a 7-Year-Old Left on Mount Fuji?

    · 7:32

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Chinese robotics company surges in Shanghai after a huge stock market debut. Also: A…

  26. A1 German News | Can Guyana's Candidate Win the UN Race?

    · 6:39

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Guyanese diplomat moves ahead in the UN secretary-general race after a new straw…

  27. A1 German News | Can ChatGPT Be Safer for Teens?

    · 6:45

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Panama Canal will let fewer ships through because dry weather may lower water…

  28. A1 German News | Can a Cancer Vaccine Help Stop Melanoma?

    · 7:00

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A real-world Oregon study finds mixed results on psilocybin in licensed centers, with…

  29. A1 German News | Fairphone's Repairable Phone Finally Reaches the US

    · 6:58

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Fairphone launches its repairable Gen 6+ in the US for $650, with swappable parts like…

  30. A1 German News | Can Anne Montgomery House Survive D.C.'s Rent Crisis?

    · 7:24

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Anthropic adds an invisible watermark to Claude's AI text, aiming to make it easier to…

  31. A1 German News | Can Belgium Stop the 3,000-Hectare Wildfire?

    · 6:51

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A wildfire in Belgium has more than doubled and forced nearby villages to evacuate.…

  32. A1 German News | Will Hawaii Get Its First Direct Hurricane in 34 Years?

    · 6:40

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Hawaii prepares for a dangerous hurricane with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds.…

  33. A1 German News | How the Chawinga Sisters Fired Malawi to the Final

    · 6:42

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Two sisters, Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, drive Malawi's surprise run to the Women's…

  34. A1 German News | Can lenacapavir reach the people who need it most?

    · 6:34

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A new HIV injection is rolling out, but access is still unequal. Also: Eurovision 2027…

  35. A1 German News | Can a $6,000 Gift Become a $3 Million Prize?

    · 6:48

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Astronomers discover a strange new space object that looks like a star but gives off…

  36. A1 German News | Million Afghan Girls Face School Ban

    · 8:11

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: UNESCO says about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are blocked from secondary school,…

  37. A1 German News | Can Nvidia Turn Chips Into a New Asset?

    · 7:33

    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…

  38. A1 German News | Many Puerto Rican Homes Without Water Since Friday

    · 7:40

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Four African women's teams reach the 2027 World Cup after the semifinals at the…

  39. A1 German News | Can DeepMind WeatherNext Warn of Hurricanes Earlier?

    · 9:13

    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…

  40. A1 German News | Who Pays for 2 Gigawatts of AI Power?

    · 7:45

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: People are betting on clinical trials, and researchers warn that this could create bad…

  41. A1 German News | Cambodia Reaches the 95/95/95 HIV Target

    · 7:10

    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…

  42. A1 German News | With New GLP Pill, Eli Lilly is Increasing Targets

    · 8:27

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Afghan women footballers meet again in New Zealand, train together, and play friendly…

  43. A1 German News | Will a SpaceX Rocket Hit the Moon?

    · 7:04

    Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A SpaceX rocket part is drifting toward the Moon, and NASA says Earth is safe. Also:…

  44. A1 German News | Can Japan and the US Save the Yen?

    · 7:56

    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…

  45. A1 German News | British Army Veteran Dies in Pakistan Avalanche

    · 6:47

    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…

  46. A1 German News | Can Australia's Fire Tech Stop the Next Blaze?

    · 8:16

    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…

  47. A1 German News | Why Anthropic's AI Hacked Three Organisations

    · 7:00

    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…

  48. A1 German News | Can Hungary's Only Nuclear Plant Keep Running?

    · 7:12

    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…

  49. A1 German News | Singapore Fines French Teen for Viral Straw Stunt

    · 7:57

    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…

  50. A1 German News | Wu Chi-wai Gets Six Months in the UK

    · 7:45

    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…

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