Hello! And welcome back to another episode of the Better German Podcast! In this episode, Episode 43, Susi Blumel breaks down everything you need to know about German numbers. From 1 to 100, you'll learn the patterns that make counting simple, the difference between one and one , and how to use numbers to talk about your age, the time, and even your phone number. You'll also hear where to grab a free PDF full of exercises inside the Better German community , the perfect place to keep practicing with support. If numbers have ever tripped you up, this episode will help you feel more confident using them naturally.

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📚 Summary
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!

👋Introduction
Welcome 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. Plus, she mentions helpful resources like downloadable PDFs and the Better German community, where you can find more learning materials and connect with fellow German learners. Get ready for a fun, practical session that will kick your German number skills up a notch!

🔑 Key Topics Covered

Counting in German
▫️ Numbers 1–100 with clear patterns (eins vs. ein, teens, twenties, thirties and beyond)
▫️ Special tips for tricky cases like sechzehn and siebzehn

Numbers 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 digit

Extra Number Know-How
▫️ Zero (null), negatives (minus), and decimals (20,5)

Practice & Next Steps
▫️ Repeat after Susi and try examples yourself
▫️ Use the free PDF for extra practice
▫️ Join the Better German Community for live lessons and support
▫️ Coming up: adjectives, ordinal numbers, and dates

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