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. ⬇️Download the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/numbers

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👋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. 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 dates

Related episodes

• Episode 1: Introduction to Better German
• Episode 4: How to Learn German
• Episode 5: Introduction to Articles

Other Resources📚

• Don’t forget to download your free PDF with all the examples from this episode at— https://bettergerman.info/numbers
• You 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!

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