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Learn German B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners

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Learn German with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in clear German at B1 and above, spoken more slowly than everyday speech, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.

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https://linguawire.com/learn/german

WHAT YOU GET

A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, at a steadier pace than native conversation, with the vocabulary the news actually uses.

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.

WHY NEWS WORKS BETTER THAN EXERCISES

You already know what happened today. That means your attention goes to the German instead of to the story. At this level that is what moves you from understanding lessons to understanding real reporting.

WHO B1+ IS FOR

You can hold a conversation and you want the vocabulary that real reporting uses. The pace here is still slower than everyday speech, so speed never gets in the way of the words. This is the level where most learners stall, and daily contact with real news is the thing that gets them through it.

NOT SURE THIS IS YOUR LEVEL?

About twenty short questions place you on the CEFR scale and show you what to work on next:

https://linguawire.com/assessment

An intermediate German podcast for people who can already read a headline and want to hear one.

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Episodes page 1 of 5

  1. B1 German News | Hormuz Crisis Pushes Up Africa's Food Costs

    · 11 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A US appeals court allows California to continue counting about 20,000 mail-in…

  2. B1 German News | Trump Weighs Iran Deal as War Threats Rise

    · 11 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: President Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against further military action, while…

  3. B1 German News | Swiss Voters Show Strong Support for Fireworks Limits

    · 8:00

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: A…

  4. B1 German News | PHP Flaws Put 70% of Websites on Alert

    · 8:55

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US Justice Department wants to block certification of Alaska Senate results under…

  5. B1 German News | Markets Slide 2.6% as Brent Crude Reaches $113

    · 9:15

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: US markets fall as Iran war concerns and high AI spending unsettle investors; Brent…

  6. B1 German News | Kyiv Missile Attack Injures Six as Peace Talks Near

    · 8:49

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Six people are injured in a missile attack on Kyiv as Russia signals readiness to…

  7. B1 German News | AI Stocks Slide 5.5% as Investors Rethink the Boom

    · 9:47

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine says US intelligence sharing on Russian attacks is working after peace talks…

  8. B1 German News | Why the US Government Banned DeepSeek AI

    · 9:38

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US orders DeepSeek AI removed from most civilian government systems, highlighting…

  9. B1 German News | Trump Pauses Russia Sanctions to Keep Talks Alive

    · 8:24

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump pauses several Russia sanctions to keep peace negotiations with Moscow going.…

  10. B1 German News | Why Vienna Dog Owners Need Water Bottles

    · 8:13

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: A…

  11. B1 German News | Why Ukraine Hit a Russian Refinery Near Moscow

    · 9:23

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow as both sides continue…

  12. B1 German News | Yemen Palace Hit by Five Houthi Missiles

    · 9:48

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people…

  13. B1 German News | U.S. Inflation Reaches 3.7% Before Midterm Elections

    · 9:22

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: U.S. prices rose 3.7% in September, with gasoline up 9.1% before the midterm…

  14. B1 German News | IPCC Climate Report Could Move From 2028 to 2029

    · 9:48

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Russian ballistic missile strikes hit a key heating and power plant and a residential…

  15. B1 German News | Why the EU Is Limiting Chinese Hybrid Cars

    · 9:47

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Houthi attacks target Riyadh, with missiles intercepted and the airport closed until…

  16. B1 German News | Sailors Offered Five Times Their Pay to Cross Hormuz

    · 9:33

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Crews crossing the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly offered up to five times their…

  17. B1 German News | Germany's Driving Licence Could Cost 1,000 Euros Less

    · 8:29

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week. In this episode:…

  18. B1 German News | A Giant Waterlily Hidden in Colombia Faces Extinction

    · 8:44

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: An Instagram photo leads researchers to identify a new giant waterlily species in…

  19. B1 German News | How Five Shocks Changed Mental Health in Britain

    · 10 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite and plans to launch a commercial…

  20. B1 German News | Mistral's 1 Trillion-Parameter Model Challenges Big AI

    · 9:19

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: French company Mistral presents Le Chonk, a one-trillion-parameter open-weight model…

  21. B1 German News | Why Giorgia Meloni Is Trademarking Her Voice

    · 9:32

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube…

  22. B1 German News | Brazil's Election Heads for a Close Runoff

    · 9:21

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over privacy…

  23. B1 German News | Anthropic's $31 Billion AI Datacentre Faces Local Resistance

    · 9:04

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins his first World Rally Championship title after rival Oliver Solberg…

  24. B1 German News | Why Is OpenAI Reviewing 50 Petabytes of Data?

    · 11 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: OpenAI reviews 50 petabytes of data after its AI agents accessed Australian…

  25. B1 German News | Why Alibaba's Qwen AI Avoids Sensitive Topics

    · 9:58

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's Qwen AI avoids sensitive political topics and repeats…

  26. B1 German News | How AI Could Change Southeast Asia's Elections

    · 9:26

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google tests a refrigerator-sized satellite as a possible step toward AI data centers…

  27. B1 German News | Why Nikon Is Rechecking a Scientific Video

    · 11 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Nikon rechecks its winning scientific video after researchers question whether AI…

  28. B1 German News | Luxury Apartments Found Inside an Indonesian Prison

    · 11 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Oura postpones its planned US stock-market listing after announcing it just over a…

  29. B1 German News | Why South Korea Is Angry With Ukraine

    · 12 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A new British housing programme could lower the deposit for first-time buyers to…

  30. B1 German News | US Wins Its 11th Presidents Cup After Comeback

    · 11 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The United States completes a comeback to win its 11th successive Presidents Cup.…

  31. B1 German News | Why Lula Is Blocking Brazil's Sports Betting

    · 12 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Tesla launches high-volume production of its electric Semi, but limited charging…

  32. B1 German News | Why Ebola Is Hard to Stop in DR Congo

    · 12 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ebola spreads to two more health zones in DR Congo, while conflict and population…

  33. B1 German News | Lowe's Drones Deliver Over 100 Home Improvement Products

    · 11 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Lowe's tests drone deliveries of more than 100 home-improvement products in North…

  34. B1 German News | Can Ukraine's Drone Tech Help the U.S.?

    · 9:18

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine may sign a new drone defense deal with the US, with Ukrainian technology set…

  35. B1 German News | Can Toyota's 400,000 Robots Work With Humans?

    · 9:13

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Mississippi family keeps pushing for answers after a grand jury found no charges in…

  36. B1 German News | Can Nissan Create More U.S. Jobs?

    · 8:51

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Nissan may add a third shift in Tennessee as it launches the new Rogue hybrid, which…

  37. B1 German News | Can Canadian Dairy Farmers Absorb Trump's Tariff Shock?

    · 8:52

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Canadian dairy farmers are hit by a 50% US tariff, and milk sales into the United…

  38. B1 German News | Can Protesters Save the Kennedy Center?

    · 8:38

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Protesters form a human chain at the Kennedy Center as Trump threatens to take it…

  39. B1 German News | Can Keely Hodgkinson Win in a Speed Suit?

    · 9:17

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Keely Hodgkinson wins the 800m in London in a custom speed suit, then gets a Tiffany…

  40. B1 German News | New Cat Species Found After 100 Years

    · 9:10

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Researchers in Bolivia identify a new wild cat species after more than a century,…

  41. B1 German News | Luis de la Fuente Stays to Lead Spain to 2032

    · 8:56

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente agrees to stay until 2032, with the 2030 World Cup in…

  42. B1 German News | The Iran War Leaves the US Paying More

    · 9:07

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The war with Iran has already cost the US at least $38 billion, and the report warns…

  43. B1 German News | Can the Panama Canal Survive Another Drought Cut?

    · 8:52

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Panama plans another cut in canal traffic as drought worsens, forcing fewer daily…

  44. B1 German News | Can the Strait of Hormuz Stay Open?

    · 9:17

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A commercial ship is hit near the Strait of Hormuz, while Houthi control expands over…

  45. B1 German News | Saudi Arabia's Oil Route Is Shut After Drone Attack

    · 9:41

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Xi Jinping gets a red-carpet welcome in Delhi as China and India show cautious signs…

  46. B1 German News | Lawyer Fined for Using ChatGPT in Murder Case

    · 9:22

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A US lawyer filed false witnesses in a murder appeal and was fined after blaming…

  47. B1 German News | Could AI Get Smart Enough to Kill Us?

    · 10 min

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A former Anthropic researcher warns that advanced AI could one day become dangerous,…

  48. B1 German News | Will Navigation Apps Keep the Mercator Map?

    · 9:17

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A UN vote backs better world maps, but navigation apps likely stay with Mercator.…

  49. B1 German News | Can the US Cripple Iran's Airline Sector?

    · 8:51

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US expands sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, targeting airlines and firms that…

  50. B1 German News | Can AI Cure Cancer if Chips Run Short?

    · 9:28

    Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Arm's boss says AI could one day help cure cancer, but chip shortages are slowing its…

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