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Better German Podcast

Better German Podcast

By: Susanne Schilk-Blümel
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 Your host Susanne Schilk-Blümel, or short Susi Blümel will teach you German and everything related to the language, the countries where German is spoken and the culture in those countries.Susanne Schilk-Blümel Language Learning Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Easy German Words Restaurant

    Easy German Words Restaurant
    Dec 18 2025
    SummaryGet the FREE Restaurant Word List PDF: You can download the PDF with the most useful restaurant vocabulary and example sentences from this episode here:https://bettergerman.info/restaurant
    In 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 finally make progress in German? 🤓Live courses are starting soon—check them out here: 👉 Better German Courses
    Key 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 navigate
    Mentioned Episodes(all episodes can be found at bettergerman.info/# of the episode)Ep 57: Restaurant Practice & Conversation (coming soon)
    You May Also Like:Ep 30: “To Be” in GermanEp 8: How Much Grammar Do We Need?
    Other ResourcesListen to all published episodes at: https://bettergerman.info/53Check out our YouTube channel for visual lessons. Subscribe for free.
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  • 52 German Irregular Verbs Super Easy

    52 German Irregular Verbs Super Easy
    Dec 4 2025
    This episode makes German verbs that change their form (irregular verbs / starke Verben) 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

    Susi shows that German grammar doesn’t have to be complicated and teaches a simple, structured method for learning verbs like fahren (to drive) and sprechen (to speak). By focusing on groups and easy vowel changes (like “a → ä” or “e → i”), you’ll learn faster and speak German more fluently.

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  • 51 7 Ways to Practice German Even If You Don’t Live in Germany or Austria

    51 7 Ways to Practice German Even If You Don’t Live in Germany or Austria
    Nov 27 2025
    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!
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