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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.Free Live German WorkshopHow to Actually Learn German https://bettergerman.info/workshopGet Talking German CourseGerman for Beginners & Restarters https://bettergerman.info/courseKey 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 GermanMentioned in This EpisodeHow to Actually Learn German – Free Live Workshop https://bettergerman.info/workshopGet Talking GermanMy step-by-step course for Beginners & Restarters who want to start speaking German in a natural and practical way. https://bettergerman.info/course✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

Many learners see ä, ö, and ü and immediately feel confused. What are those two dots? Are they new letters? Are they just decoration?In this episode, we look at German umlauts in a very practical way. You'll hear how they sound, how they relate to the normal vowels a, o, and u , and why they often appear when words change form — for example, when a noun becomes plural.Most importantly, you'll practice the sounds out loud with real examples so you can start getting used to hearing and saying them.If you want to follow along more easily, download the free cheat sheet with all the example words mentioned in the episode.👩🏻‍💻Free Workshop https://bettergerman.info/workshop🗣️Get Talking German Course https://bettergerman.info/course⬇️Download the Umlaut Cheat Sheet https://bettergerman.info/umlaut Key Topics in This EpisodeWhat the German umlaut actually meansWhy German has the letters ä, ö , and üThe connection between sound changes and word changesExamples with a → ä, o → ö, and u → üCommon singular and plural pairs ( Mann → Männer, Buch → Bücher , etc.)How to practice umlaut sounds effectively Mentioned in This EpisodeEpisode 18 — The German AlphabetGet Talking German CourseYou May Also LikeBetter German Podcast → https://podcast.bettergerman.infoFree Live German Workshop → https://bettergerman.info/workshop✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

DescriptionWhy do so many people study German for years and still feel stuck? In this episode, Susi looks at one surprising problem with how many German courses are structured. You’ll hear why the starting point matters much more than most learners realize—and how approaching German differently can change the entire learning experience.Free Live German Workshop:https://bettergerman.info/workshopGet Talking German Course:https://bettergerman.info/courseKey Topics in This EpisodeWhy many German courses begin in a way that makes learning harderWhat language learning actually looks like in real lifeWhy the starting point of a course mattersA common pattern in traditional German learningA different way to approach learning GermanMentioned in This EpisodeGet Talking German courseFree Live German WorkshopEmail support for episode 58 PDF: podcast@bettergerman.infoGet Talking German (Course)Learn German in a way that helps you start speaking step by step.https://bettergerman.info/courseYou May Also LikeBetter German Podcasthttps://podcast.bettergerman.infoFree Live German Workshophttps://bettergerman.info/workshop✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

🎙️Better German Podcast – Episode 58 German Adjectives Made Simple with Practical Examples In this episode, you learn how German adjectives change when they come before nouns — in a clear, beginner-friendly way. You’ll practice adjectives like big, beautiful, old, and small and see how they behave with the articles - “the” (der / die / das) and “a” (ein / eine), you’ll practice clear, practical examples so you can finally understand the pattern instead of memorizing tables. If adjective endings have ever felt confusing, this episode shows you that they’re actually very logical — and learnable.Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community⬇️ Free PDF (Episode 58) (as soon as it it available) https://bettergerman.info/adjectives2.🎧 Full Show Notes & Linkshttps://bettergerman.info/58✨ Key Topics in This EpisodeWhat adjectives are in German (groß, klein, schön, alt, nett)Why adjectives change when they come before a nounAdjectives after verbs vs before nouns ( The ball is big vs The big ball)Adjectives with definite articles: der / die / dasThe meaning of “the” vs “a” in GermanAdjectives with “a” (ein / eine) How adjective endings change (-er / -e / -es) Clear spoken examples you can repeat and practiceHow to practice without stressing about mistakes🔗 Mentioned Links & ResourcesFree Adjectives PDF (Episode 58): https://bettergerman.info/adjectives2 Episode 1 – Start Here (Beginner Foundation) Better German YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/Learn More about the Approach?🚀 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 LikeEpisode 1 – How German Sentences WorkEpisode 5 – Beginner episode on articles (der / die / das)Pronunciation and sentence-building practice episodes✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

🎙️ Better German Podcast – Episode 57Practice German Restaurant Phrases + Real DialoguesIn 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🎧 Full Show Notes & Linkshttps://bettergerman.info/57Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community✨ Key Topics in This EpisodePracticing restaurant vocabulary in real sentencesAustrian café and “Kaffeehaus” cultureVorspeise, Hauptspeise, Nachspeise explainedWhat a “Menü” means in Austria (fixed-price meal)Useful ordering phrases: Ich hätte gerne, Ich möchte, zahlen bitteBreakfast buffet questions you can use in hotelsTipping culture in AustriaTypical dishes: Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn, FrittatensuppeTwo slow German restaurant dialogues for listening practice🔗 Mentioned Links & ResourcesFree Restaurant PDF (Episodes 53 + 57): https://bettergerman.info/restaurantEpisode 53 (Restaurant Vocabulary Basics)Better German YouTube Channel: 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 LikeEpisode 53 – Restaurant Vocabulary BasicsBeginner-friendly pronunciation and sentence structure episodesReal-life German dialogues from earlier podcast episode::✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

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.Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community🔑 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/• How long does it take to learn German? — Ep 29 https://bettergerman.info/29• How much practice do we need? — Ep 28 https://bettergerman.info/28• Get Talking — German course https://bettergerman.info/course🎓 Start learning German with me: 👉 https://bettergerman.info/course✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

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 vocabularyWant to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community🔗 Mentioned in this episode:• Good habits for learning German — Episode 54 https://bettergerman.info/54• How much practice do we need? — Episode 28 https://bettergerman.info/28• How long does it take to learn German? — Episode 29 https://bettergerman.info/29• Study Technology by L. Ron Hubbard - 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✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

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📘 German Articles Guide (Der · Die · Das) with the mentioned list of nounsWant to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community🔎 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• Learn German with Movies & TV – Free PDF (curated list of YouTube, Netflix, Prime, Disney):• German Articles Guide (Der · Die · Das) with the mentioned list of nouns• Article: Should You Take a German Course or Learn Alone?📚 German Dictionaries (mentioned in the episode)• Collins German-English Dictionary • LANGENSCHEIDT Dictionary🎓 Mentioned CourseGet Talking: German for Beginners & RestartersSpeak German from the first lesson — no grammar terms, no memorizing rules, only practical language you can actually use.https://bettergerman.info/course👉 You May Also Like• Episode 14: Learn German with Movies (complete guide): https://bettergerman.info/14• Episode 7: The 7 Best Tips to Learn German: https://bettergerman.info/7• Episode 4: How to Learn German: 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      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

PDF for the episode: https://bettergerman.info/restaurantIn 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. Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/communityKey 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 navigateMentioned Episodes(all episodes can be found at bettergerman.info/# of the episode)Ep 57: Restaurant Practice & Conversation (coming soon)You May Also Like:Episode 30: “To Be” in GermanEp 8: How Much Grammar Do We Need?✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

This episode makes German verbs that change their form (irregular verbs / starke verbs) super easy.There is a free PDF to follow along (and practice further). 📥 Download Part 2 of the FREE German Verbs Guide: https://bettergerman.info/verbs2 German is a funny language sometimes. You learn a word like fahren (to drive) and you think, “Great, I know this word!” But then German plays a little trick. When you say I drive, it stays I drive. But when you say he drives, suddenly the word changes a little and becomes he drives. Same idea, same time, just a tiny vowel jump in the middle! It's a bit like English sing – sang, where the sound changes. German just likes to do this little sound switch even when we are still talking about right now. Don't worry — once you see the pattern, it's actually quite fun.Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/communityListen until the end for a small preview of Episode 53, where you will learn useful German words for talking about food at a restaurant!Key Topics 🔎 German Irregular VerbsLearning the Easy Way: Why German verbs are simpler than many books make them seem.How Many Verbs to Learn?: The small number of verbs you really need for daily German conversations.Find the Groups: A simple method for grouping verbs to learn them faster.Easy Vowel Changes: Understanding the small but important changes like 'a' to 'ä' and 'e' to 'i'.Speak Now: Why the present tense is the most important tense to start with.Practical Use: Focus only on the grammar you need for speaking, not complicated rules.Practice Time: Pronunciation and verb change practice for verbs like fahren und sprechen.Free Verbs PDF Guide Part 2 for this episode to follow along and practice.What's Next: A preview of the next episode's useful restaurant vocabulary.Mentioned Episodes (all episodes can be found at bettergerman.info/# of the episode)Ep 45: Learn German Verbs The Easy Way (Going over the Regular Forms)Ep 49: "Sie" – She, They, It or You? Finally Learn the Difference You May Also Like:Ep 8: How Much Grammar Do We Need?Ep 30: “To Be” in GermanMentioned Links📣Pre-Sale for the New German Course🎓Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list.For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.infoOther ResourcesYou might find this helpful: our Verbs Practice PDF Part 1 with simple examples and exercises. It walks you through the most important present-tense verbs.So check out our free PDF guide on “You”Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far!Check out our YouTube Channel for visual lessons. Subscribe now for free!✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

If you’re ready to finally speak with confidence — not just “know things” — this course is built for you. Clear explanations, practical exercises, and the kind of guidance that actually gets you talking. Pre-sale is live now, and it’s the perfect moment to jump in before doors fully open. In Episode 51 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel walks you through the 7 ways of practicing German even when you are not a native speaker yourself. She busts the myth that only native speakers can teach you well.  and why it’s absolutely not required for becoming a confident German speaker. Instead, you’ll hear what actually matters when you’re learning: clarity, structure, practice, and saying things out loud until they stick. Simple, practical, and freeing!Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/communityKey Topics 🔎Why so many learners struggle to find people to practice with — and what to do about it.The truth about practicing with native speakers (and when you don't need one).7 practical ways to practice German daily — even if you're learning alone.How repeating simple sentences out loud boosts your speaking confidence.Using audio, video, and dictionaries to get clear, reliable pronunciation.Why a study partner at your level can speed up your learning.Where to find conversation partners online, including in the Better German Community .Using movies, series, and subtitles to train your ear for German.Local meetups, cultural centers, and language cafés you can join near you.A first look at the Get Talking — German for Beginners and Restarters course.What’s coming next: a deep dive into strong (irregular) German verbs.Mentioned Episodes🎧Episode 14 - Introduction to Watching Movies to Learn GermanRelated Episodes🎧Episode 7 - The 7 Best Tips to Learn GermanEpisode 24 - Tips to Learn to Speak GermanEpisode 28 - How Much Practice do We Need when Learning GermanEpisode 29 - How Long Does it Take to Learn GermanEpisode 42 - Improve Your German with Simple Sentences Using ColorsOther Mentioned Links📣Pre-Sale for the New German Course🎓Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list. For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.info Other Resources📚You might find these PDFs helpful:▫️ Episode 14 → Download PDF: Guide to German Movies▫️ Episode 45 → Download PDF: Verbs Practice Guide▫️ Episodes 46 and 50 → Download PDF: Practice sentences with German clothes vocabularyListen to All The Episodes Published So Far!✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/clothesThis guide gives you all the clothing vocabulary from episode 46 so you can follow along as Susi practices it in real sentences.In this special 50th episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel brings the clothes topic back to life — not just listing the words, but showing you how to use them in clear, everyday sentences. You’ll practice clothing items, colors, and simple descriptions, while Susi highlights the key grammar you need, like articles and plurals.By the end, you’ll feel confident using these clothing words naturally when you speak.If you’d like to see what this approach looks like in action and understand why German feels unnecessarily hard for so many learners, join my free live workshop “How to Actually Learn German.” I’ll walk you through what usually goes wrong — and what actually makes progress possible. https://bettergerman.info/workshopWant to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/communityKey Topics 🔎 Practicing Sentences with German Clothes VocabularyHow to turn clothing words into simple, everyday sentences.Using colors and descriptive words like big, small, or fluffy.How to say “my” correctly with different clothing items (mein/meine).Making sentences with plurals: my shirts, my jackets, my shoes.Special rules for items that are plural in English, like trousers, glasses, or scissors.Examples with less common words: old-fashioned (altmodisch), ruined (kaputt), etc.Tips for practicing and repeating sentences to really remember them.Using the updated PDF to practice on your own.Highlights from earlier episodes and why starting from Episode 1 helps your learning.A heads-up about the upcoming masterclass in January and the February course, with a 50% pre-sale for the first 10 spots.Mentioned Episodes🎧Episode 1 - Introduction to Better GermanEpisode 4 - How to Learn GermanEpisode 5 - Introduction to German ArticlesEpisode 8 - How Much Grammar Do We Need?Episode 14 - Watching Movies to Learn GermanEpisode 24 - Tips to Speak GermanEpisode 30 - "To Be" in GermanEpisode 35 - Introduction to German Cases Part 1Episode 36 - Introduction to German Cases Part 2Episode 37 - Introduction to German Cases Part 3Episode 40 - ColorsEpisode 43 - German Numbers Made EasyEpisode 42 - Improve Your German with Simple Sentences Using ColorsEpisode 44 - Describing Words in German: Small, Big, etc.Episode 46 - Essential Words for Clothes You Should KnowOther Mentioned Links📣Pre-Sale for the New German Course🎓Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list. For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.info Other Resources📚Free PDF for this episode: Practice sentences with German clothes vocabulary (covers both Episodes 46 & 50). You might find these PDFs helpful: ▫️ Episode 30 → Download PDF “I am, you are, it is” structures▫️ Episodes 35–37 → Download PDF Cases in German▫️ Episode 40 → Download PDF Colors▫️ Episode 43 → Download PDF Numbers▫️ Episode 44 → Download PDF Adjectives / describing words (big, small, etc.)Word List PDFs: 📚  ▫️ Episode 6 → Body Parts ▫️ Episode 12 → Office & Classroom Words ▫️ Episode 34 → Words for Travelling ✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/sie This guide walks you through all the different uses of “sie” in one place. Work through the examples, follow along with Susi in the episode, and test yourself with short sentences so each meaning sticks for good. It's straightforward, practical, and finally makes this tiny troublemaker easy to handle.In episode 49 of the Better German podcast, Susi Blümel explains the different meanings of the little word sie — it can mean "she," "they," "it," or the polite "you." Susi shows you easy ways to tell which one is meant, using simple examples and everyday sentences. By the end, you'll finally understand how this one word can mean so many things, and you'll feel much more confident using it when you speak. If you’d like to see what this approach looks like in action and understand why German feels unnecessarily hard for so many learners, join my free live workshop “How to Actually Learn German.” I’ll walk you through what usually goes wrong — and what actually makes progress possible. https://bettergerman.info/workshopWant to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/communityKey Topics 🔎 The German Word “sie”Explanation of what “small words” are and why they appear frequently in everyday German.Overview of the different meanings of sie in German.Why sie is one of the first confusing small words learners meet.sie for one woman (she) + simple practice ideas.sie for several people (they) and how to hear the difference (ist vs. sind).sie meaning “it” when talking about certain everyday objects in German.sie for several objects (they) with easy examples.Formal “Sie” — how Germans say polite “you.”Free practice PDF with pictures and sentence prompts.Short look ahead to the next episode on clothing vocabulary.Mentioned and Related EpisodesEpisode 5 – Introduction to German ArticlesEpisode 26 – I, you, he, she, it... in GermanEpisode 30 – To be in GermanEpisode 46 – Clothing VocabularyOther Mentioned Links📣Pre-Sale for the New German Course🎓Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list. For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.info Other Resources📚You might find this helpful: our Verbs Practice PDF with simple examples and exercises. It walks you through the most important present-tense verbs. Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far!✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

Hello!✨Welcome to Episode 48 of the Better German Podcast, where host Susi Blümel dives into one of the biggest challenges every learner faces: Why it’s so hard to remember German words — and what you can do to make them stick finally.She also shares some exciting updates about the show: new weekly episodes, a growing team, and easier access to free PDF companion guides — now available to everyone, not just community members!Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community🎧 SummaryIn Episode 48 of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel tackles one of the biggest struggles in learning German — remembering vocabulary. She explains why word lists and flashcards often fail, and shares simple, proven ways to make new words truly stick. You’ll learn how your brain remembers language best and how to apply it in everyday practice. Explore more tips, free resources, and live courses inside the Better German Community — where real learners make real progress. ✨ IntroductionWelcome back to the Better German Podcast! In this episode, Susi Blumel shares some exciting updates about the show—including a new commitment to weekly episodes and easier access to the free PDF companion guides, now available to everyone, not just community members. But the heart of today’s episode tackles a common struggle that every German learner faces: why is it so hard to remember the words you’ve learned, and what can you do about it?Then she gets personal: remembering her own struggles as a student with long lists of Latin and French words that just wouldn’t stick — until she realized every learner faces this, and there’s a better way.  And if you haven’t yet, check out the Better German Community — your space for extra resources, connection, and motivation on your learning journey. 🔎Key TopicsWhy “Vokabeln lernen” (learning word lists) doesn’t work the way we thinkThe surprising truth about how your brain actually remembers new wordsHow children naturally acquire words — and what adults can learn from thatTurning passive study into active use: the secret is repetition and contextPractical ways to use new German words every day:▫️ Make sentences (even if half of it’s still in English!)▫️ Use post-its for objects — but go beyond the label▫️ Write and say each new word in actionWhy “using” a word beats “memorizing” it every timeThe sentence-building trick that can transform your vocabularySusi’s “10 words a day” fluency plan — how real repetition leads to confidence🎧Related EpisodesEpisode 4: How to Learn GermanEpisode 6: Learn German Words — Body PartsEpisode 11: 7 Practical Tips for Learning German FasterEpisode 20: Easy Sentences in GermanEpisode 39: Conversation Practice in German🎧You May Also LikeEpisode 5: Introduction to ArticlesEpisode 30: “To Be” in GermanEpisode 38: German Word List — Family MembersEpisode 44: Learn & Describe Words in GermanEpisode 47: Practicing German Adjectives📚Other ResourcesEmail your questions to podcast@bettergerman.info — Susi might answer them in an upcoming episode!Check out the Interactive German Movie Guide with curated shows and subtitles in your language — a fun way to build vocabulary naturally.Listen to all episodes of the Better German Podcast and follow along with the growing community of learners worldwide.✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

Episode 47 is building directly on Episode 44's vocabulary list. This episode turns theory into action: you'll create real sentences, understand how to use the words introduced in episode 44 to describe things. You will learn how they are actually used in sentences. Susi shares how practice bridges the gap between knowing words and actually using them.📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/adjectives Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community🔎 Key Topics: Practicing German Sentences to Describe Things (Adjectives).Why practicing with full sentences helps you move from knowing to speaking.How “Make another sentence!” (“Make another sentence!”) becomes your best learning toolCommon adjectives covered in this episode, including: big (big/tall), old (old), cold (cold)Examples using everyday nouns Special German sentence structures explained:▫️ I'm cold (literally “To me is cold”)▫️ Are you cold? → Are you cold?Encouragement to practice and speak early, even if it's not perfect.Free Adjectives PDF Guide available at: https://bettergerman.info/adjectivesRelated Episodes 🎧Episode 8: How Much Grammar Do We Need?Episode 27: Introduction to Parts of SpeechEpisode 30: “To Be” in GermanEpisode 39: Conversation Practice in GermanEpisode 44: Learn & Describe Words in GermanYou May Also LikeEpisode 4: How to Learn GermanEpisode 5: Introduction to ArticlesEpisode 7: Your First Sentences In GermanEpisode 11: 7 Practical Tips for Learning German FasterEpisode 20: Easy Sentences in GermanEpisode 22: Introduction to German PluralEpisode 38: German Word List Family MembersEpisode 40: Colors in GermanOther Resources📚The difference between "Dir" and "Dich"Download the free PDF guide for this episode at: https://bettergerman.info/adjectivesYou might find this helpful: our Clothes Practice PDF with clear examples and quick exercises to master German clothing words.Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far!✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/clothes Download this free PDF and practice the clothing words from Episode 46. Learn the clothes words as you follow along with the episode and start using them in sentences—quick, simple, and effective! Summary📥Download the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/clothes This episode of the Better German Podcast takes you through the essentials of German clothing vocabulary. From coats and dresses to trousers and shirts, you’ll learn the most common words, their plural forms, and some differences between clothing items in German and English. Susi applies her effective 20% Theory – 80% Practical approach, sharing examples and practice tips you can start using right away.Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/communityKey Topics: 🔎 Clothes in GermanWhy learning clothing vocabulary helps beginners build sentences quicklyCore nouns for clothes with plurals and examples, including: ▫️ die Kleidung (clothes – singular in German) ▫️ das Hemd / die Hemden (shirt/shirts) ▫️ die Bluse / die Blusen (blouse/blouses) ▫️ das T-Shirt / die T-Shirts (T-shirt/T-shirts) ▫️ der Pullover / die Pullover (sweater/sweaters)Surprising differences: why some words are singular in German but plural in EnglishTips on pronunciation, plurals, and repeating words to strengthen memoryPractice segment: repeat along in English and German for better recallFree Clothes PDF Guide available at: https://bettergerman.info/clothesRelated Episodes🎧Episode 5: Introduction to ArticlesEpisode 22: Introduction to German PluralEpisode 23: Practice German Plurals with Learned WordsEpisode 27: Introduction to Parts of Speech for Learning GermanEpisode 30: "To Be" in GermanEpisode 40: ColorsEpisode 42: Improve Your German with Simple Sentences Using ColorsYou May Also Like:🎧Episode 1: Introduction to Better GermanEpisode 4: How to Learn GermanEpisode 13: Festivals in Autumn and Winter in Austria and Germany.Episode 16: Festivals & Holidays in Austria in Winter - Part 2Other Resources📚📥Download the free PDF guide for this episode at: https://bettergerman.info/clothesYou might find this helpful: our Verbs Practice PDF with simple examples and exercises. It walks you through the most important present-tense verbs.Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far!✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/verbs1.  Download this free PDF and practice the verbs from Episode 45 step by step. Learn the forms, follow along with the podcast, and create your own sentences. Quick, simple, and effective—start speaking with confidence today!  In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blümel explains how German verbs (words like walk, eat, sleep) work in the present. She shows the simple patterns behind regular verbs and their endings, step by step, with examples like go, live, come, and play. You'll also learn tips for practicing out loud, writing verb lists, and using a free PDF worksheet to make the rules stick. By the end, you'll see that verbs in the present are easier than they seem—and you'll be ready to use them in everyday conversations with confidence. IntroductionWelcome to another episode of Better German! Verbs are the engine of every sentence—and in German, they don't stay the same. They change depending on who is speaking: ich, du, er/sie/es ( I, you, he, she, it). At first, this can feel confusing, but don't worry—regular verbs follow simple rules.In this episode, Susi compares how verbs change in English and German, and shares easy examples you'll recognize right away. With her step-by-step method, you'll see that learning verb endings is not only possible but actually quite fun. Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/communityKey Topics 🔎 Verbs in the PresentHow German verbs change compared to EnglishThe basic form of verbs with “-en” at the end ("to walk", "to live", ... in English)The best verbs to start with in German.The difference between leben (“to live”) and wohnen (“to reside”)Step-by-step practiceTips for pronunciationFree downloadable PDF + worksheet with exercisesTeaser for more verbs (that are a bit different in how they change) in upcoming episodes Sneak peek of the next topic: clothing vocabulary in GermanMentioned and Related Episodes and Links 🎧Episode 26: I, You, He, She, It...in GermanEpisode 27: Introduction to Parts of SpeechEpisode 30: "To be"  in GermanYou May Also LikeEpisode 1: Introduction to Better GermanEpisode 4: How to Learn German Other Resources📚You might find this helpful: our Numbers Practice PDF  with clear examples and quick exercises to master numbers in German.Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far!✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

📥Here you find the PDF that goes with this episode: https://bettergerman.info/adjectives Download this free guide and practise the 16 core German describing words from Episode 44 — with examples, pronunciation tips, and short exercises that help you actually use them in real sentences.In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blümel walks you through essential adjectives like big, small, old, young,  and more — the words that give your German colour and personality. She explains how to pronounce them (including the German r) and shows simple sentences so you can start using these words right away. By the end, you’ll feel more comfortable describing things in German and be ready for the next part of the adjective series.Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/communityHow do you say things like “the house is big” or “the weather is nice” in German?For that, you need a special group of words that describe things. In this episode, you’ll learn 16 very common ones that you can use all the time when talking about people, places, objects, or everyday situations.These words are sometimes called adjectives. That simply means words that describe something. In German, you may also hear the word Eigenschaftswort, which literally means “quality word.” A word that tells you what something is like.In this episode, you’ll hear a first group of these useful words, repeat them, and practice them in simple example sentences.And at one point we also make a little detour into pronunciation, because many learners worry about the German Rsound. The good news: in many everyday words, it’s actually much easier than people think.Download the Free Guide that goes with this episode, it will list all the adjectives and example sentences and give you information how to practice them! https://bettergerman.info/adjectivesKey topics in this episode• A group of 16 very useful German words you can use to describe things• How to repeat and practice them in simple sentences• A small pronunciation tip about the German R sound• How you can practice these words so you can actually use them in conversationYou may also likeEpisode 58 - Using Adjectives before NounsEpisode 47 - German Sentences to Describe ThingsEpisode 40 - Colors in German✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

In episode 43 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel breaks down everything you need to know about German numbers. She guides listeners through counting from 1 to 100, explains the difference between “eins” and “ein,” and introduces patterns for numbers above 20. She also previews upcoming episodes on adjectives, ordinal numbers, and dates. This episode is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their German number skills.Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community📚 Summary⬇️Download the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/numbers Numbers are everywhere — from catching the right train at 7:45 to saying your age. In this refreshing episode of the Better German podcast, Susi Blumel makes German numbers simple and practical. Instead of just memorizing lists, you'll practice patterns that carry you all the way to 100 and see how to put them into action when talking about time, age, or phone numbers. You'll also hear how to keep learning with free resources in the Better German Community — plus a sneak peek at the next topics coming up!  👋IntroductionWelcome to another episode of the Better German Podcast! In today's episode, host Susi Blumel—an experienced German teacher—dives into all things numbers in German. Whether you're just getting started or looking for a refresher, this episode covers how to count from 1 to 100, say your age, tell the time, and even share your phone number in German. Susi shares practical tips, clear explanations, and encourages you to practice right along with her. Additionally, she mentions helpful resources, such as downloadable PDFs and the free-to-join Better German Podcast Community, where you can find more learning materials and connect with fellow podcast listeners. Get ready for a fun, practical session that will kick your German number skills up a notch! 🔑 Key Topics CoveredCounting in German▫️ Numbers 1–100 with clear patterns (eins vs. ein, teens, twenties, thirties and beyond)▫️ Special tips for tricky cases like sechzehn and siebzehnNumbers in Action▫️ Say your age (Wie alt bist du? Ich bin … Jahre alt.)▫️ Tell the time: Es ist ein Uhr, halb eins (12:30), noon, midnight, AM/PM phrases▫️ Share phone numbers clearly, digit by digitExtra Number Know-How▫️ Zero (null), negatives (minus), and decimals (20,5)Practice & Next Steps▫️ Repeat after Susi and try examples yourself▫️ Use our free PDF for extra practice▫️ Join the Better German Community for live lessons and support▫️ Coming up: adjectives, ordinal numbers, and datesRelated episodesEpisode 1: Introduction to Better GermanEpisode 4: How to Learn GermanEpisode 5: Introduction to ArticlesOther Resources📚Don’t forget to download your free PDF with all the examples from this episode at— https://bettergerman.info/numbersYou may find this helpful: our Adjectives Practice PDF, which includes simple examples and exercises. It walks you through the 16 essential German adjectives.📝Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far!✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

Hey there, and welcome back to Better German! In this episode, Susi Blumel is making colors in German super easy to talk about. She covers how to ask and answer questions like, “Is the table green?” or “What color is the chair?”—all with simple examples you can use right away. Plus, you'll hear about a free PDF packed with more sentences for extra practice inside friendly Better German Community if you want more help or someone to practice with. If you want to feel more confident chatting about colors in German, this episode's for you! Want to go further with your German?Workshop: Discover the three biggest mistakes that keep people stuck with German—and what to do instead—in the free live workshop. It is also the first step to do if you are interested in taking a course, as you will see how we teach. https://bettergerman.info/workshopCourse: Get Talking German uses a completely different approach to help you understand and use German faster.https://bettergerman.info/coursePodcast Community: Get all podcast resources in one place inside the Better German Podcast Community and ask your questions there.https://bettergerman.info/community📚 SummaryIn this episode of Better German , host Susi Blumel helps you move from knowing color words to actually using them in German sentences . You'll learn how to ask questions like, " What color is…?" (What color is...?) and how to answer with phrases like, " The table is green." (The table is green). Whether you're just starting or building confidence, this episode gives you the tools to talk about colors naturally. You'll also find out how to access a free PDF with all the examples, available in the Better German Community , where learners connect, practice, and support each other. 🔑 Key Topics CoveredUsing Colors in Simple Sentences▫️ Say full phrases like “Der Tisch ist grün” (The table is green)▫️ Build confidence using color words in real sentencesAsking “What Color Is It?” in German▫️ Understand and use the structure “Welche Farbe hat…?”▫️ See how this question works differently than in English▫️ Practice with everyday objects: lamp, book, pen, chair, wall, and moreAnswering Questions About Color▫️ Learn how to respond to questions like “Ist das Buch blau?”▫️ Go beyond ja or nein — answer with full sentences like “Nein, das Buch ist grün.”Practice Tips and Listener Prompts▫️ Answer along with Susi using real examples from the episode▫️ Revisit the free PDF to reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure▫️ Practice with a friend or inside the Better German CommunityKeep Going!▫️ Listen again until it flows naturally▫️ Join the Community for extra support, live lessons, and connection▫️ If you’re enjoying the podcast, rate and share it!🎧Related Episodes Episode 1: Introduction to Better GermanEpisode 4: How to Learn GermanEpisode 5: Introduction to ArticlesEpisode 40: Colors – Vocabulary and PronunciationEpisode 41: Surprising German-English False FriendsOther Resources📚Don’t forget to download your free PDF with all the examples from this episode—available in the Better German Community! Check out this Interactive German Movie Guide with suitable TV shows and movies with subtitles in your language, so you can start using movies to learn right away! Watching German movies and TV shows is great to help you learn German.Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far!✨ Join The Better German Community      Find all podcast resources at one place!📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!