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In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blümel explains how German verbs 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.
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Key Topics 🔎 Verbs in the Present

• How German verbs change compared to English
• The basic form of verbs with “-en” at the end ( gehen, leben, arbeiten )
• The best verbs to start with in German: gehen, kommen, wohnen, spielen, and more
• The difference between leben (“to live”) and wohnen (“to reside”)
• Step-by-step practice with multiple verbs ( gehen, leben, kommen )
• Tips for pronunciation and practice
• Free downloadable PDF + worksheet with exercises
• Teaser for more verbs (that are a bit different in how they change) in upcoming episodes ( haben, sein )
• Sneak peek of the next topic: clothing vocabulary in German

Mentioned and Related Episodes and Links 🎧Episode 26: I, You, He, She, It...in German
Episode 27: Introduction to Parts of SpeechEpisode 30: "To be"  in German

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