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 Summary
In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blumel explores the often confusing concept of “false friends”—German words that look or sound like English ones but mean something entirely different. With relatable stories and examples like Gift , become , and Rat , Susi highlights how these tricky pairs can lead to misunderstandings. She shares practical tips for spotting and mastering false friends, including smart vocabulary-building strategies and the importance of a good dictionary. The episode also gives a shoutout to the free Better German Community—which is completely free to join and is an encouraging space for learners to connect and keep growing!

 Introduction
Welcome to another episode of Better German! In today's episode, host Susi Blumel dives into the fascinating and sometimes hilarious world of “false friends”—those tricky words that sound similar in German and English but mean totally different things. Susi shares her own first encounter with the confusion these words can cause, like mistaking the English word “gift” for poison, and breaks down some of the most common and confusing false friends you might run into as a learner of German. Plus, she'll share some practical tips on how to not fall into the language false friends trap. Whether you've struggled with words like “become” or “brave,” or just want to avoid embarrassing mix-ups, you'll find plenty of helpful examples and advice in this episode. Grab your dictionary and get ready to laugh as we uncover all the ways language learning can keep us on our toes!

 Key Topics 🔎False Friends Between German & English 

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