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Du wolltest etwas unbedingt – aber heute passt der alte Plan nicht mehr richtig zu dir?

In this episode, Emil and Sophia help you talk about changing priorities in clear A2–B1 German. Through Mara’s fictional story, you’ll learn how to compare past and present, express uncertainty, and describe a practical next step.

🗣️ You’ll practise

- explaining what mattered to you before

- saying what is more important now

- expressing two sides of a decision

- describing your next step

💬 Useful German phrases

- Früher wollte ich … — I used to want to …

- Damals war mir … wichtig. — Back then, … was important to me.

- Inzwischen ist mir … wichtiger. — By now, … is more important to me.

- Ich habe gemerkt, dass … — I’ve realized that …

- Das passt nicht mehr so gut zu mir. — That doesn’t fit me so well anymore.

- Einerseits …, andererseits … — On the one hand …, on the other hand …

- Ich bin mir noch nicht ganz sicher. — I’m not completely sure yet.

- Ich möchte nicht alles aufgeben. — I don’t want to give everything up.

- Bevor ich mich entscheide, möchte ich … — Before I decide, I’d like to …

- Mein nächster Schritt ist … — My next step is …

🎙️ Speaking task

Choose one old plan, wish, or habit and describe it in four parts: before, now, the two sides, and your next step.

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You understand German — but when it’s your turn to answer, you start translating, correcting and overthinking.

In this A2–B1 episode, Emil and Sophia show you how to start speaking earlier and keep the conversation moving.

🎧 You’ll practise:

• reacting quickly
• gaining time naturally
• answering without translating a full sentence first
• adding one personal detail
• asking for clarification

💬 Useful German phrases

• Gute Frage. — Good question.
• Spontan würde ich sagen … — My first answer would be …
• Einen Moment, ich überlege kurz. — One moment, let me think.
• Das kommt darauf an. — It depends.
• Bei mir ist das so: … — For me, it is like this: …
• Mir fällt zuerst … ein. — The first thing that comes to mind is …
• Kurz gesagt … — In short …
• Darüber habe ich noch nie so nachgedacht. — I’ve never really thought about that before.
• Wie meinst du das genau? — What exactly do you mean?
• Ja, manchmal schon. — Yes, sometimes.
• Nein, eigentlich nicht. — No, not really.

🗣️ Your speaking task

Answer aloud:

Was hat sich in deinem Leben verändert, seit du Deutsch lernst?

React first. Choose one idea. Add one personal detail.

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What do you say when someone suddenly expects an answer in German?

In this interactive A2–B1 episode, Emil and Sophia guide you through 8 connected everyday dialogues where you become the third speaker.

You don’t just listen — you react first. Then you hear a clear A2 answer and a more flexible B1 version.

In this episode, you’ll practice how to:

• accept an invitation
• ask for help politely
• ask precise follow-up questions
• confirm important information
• express preferences with reasons
• correct misunderstandings politely
• suggest alternatives
• end a conversation naturally

• Ja, gern. Was soll ich machen? — Yes, gladly. What should I do?
• Kannst du mir bitte kurz helfen? — Could you help me for a moment, please?
• Welchen Tisch meinst du? — Which table do you mean?
• Ich würde lieber draußen sitzen, weil … — I’d rather sit outside because …
• Wie wäre es, wenn wir …? — How about if we …?

This episode is perfect for learners who understand some German but still freeze when they need to answer in real life.

🎙️ Speak along
📚 Learn useful sentence patterns
💬 Train real conversation reactions

Your task: choose one function from the episode and build your own sentence in German.

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Useful phrases from the episode:

You know exactly what you want to say in German… and then suddenly ONE important word disappears. 😅

Do you stop talking? Switch to English? Or just say: „Ähm… egal“?

In this A2–B1 German podcast episode, Emil and Sophia show you a much better strategy: keep speaking — even when the exact German word is missing.

You’ll learn how to stay calm, explain what you mean with simple German, ask for the missing word naturally, and most importantly: finish your original message instead of giving up halfway.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll practice how to:

• gain time when a word disappears
• describe an object when you don’t know its name
• explain an action when the verb is missing
• describe a quality with a simple example
• ask naturally: „Wie heißt das noch mal auf Deutsch?“
• react when someone suggests the wrong word
• return to your original sentence and keep the conversation going

You’ll hear realistic examples with words such as Ladegerät, ausleihen, hilfsbereit, Flaschenöffner, verschieben and more.

💬 Useful German phrases:

• Einen Moment, mir fällt das Wort gerade nicht ein.
One moment, I can’t think of the word right now.

• Ich suche gerade das richtige Wort.
I’m looking for the right word right now.

• Ich meine dieses Ding, mit dem man …
I mean this thing that you use to …

• Man benutzt es, um …
You use it to …

• Anders gesagt …
In other words …

• Wie heißt das noch mal auf Deutsch?
What is that called again in German?

• Wie nennt man das auf Deutsch?
What do you call that in German?

• Genau, das Wort habe ich gesucht.
Exactly, that’s the word I was looking for.

• Fast, aber ich meine etwas anderes.
Almost, but I mean something else.

• Also, ich wollte sagen, dass …
So, what I wanted to say was …

🗣️ Speaking practice

This episode is not only for listening.

You’ll get several moments to speak aloud and practice describing words you cannot remember.

Your final challenge:

Choose an object near you.
Don’t say its name.

Describe it in German:

👉 What does it look like?
👉 What do you use it for?
👉 Where do you normally find it?

Start with:

„Ich meine dieses Ding, mit dem man …“

The goal is not to know every German word.

The goal is to keep communicating even when one word is missing.

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🇩🇪 Making friends in Germany – how do you turn small talk into a real meeting?

You have a nice conversation, everything feels friendly – but afterwards, all you hear is: “Bis bald!”

In this episode, you’ll learn simple and natural German phrases that help you take the next step.

🎧 You’ll learn how to:

✅ show interest
✅ keep a conversation going
✅ invite someone for coffee or a walk
✅ respond to another time suggestion
✅ exchange phone numbers
✅ handle an unclear answer politely

💬 Useful phrases:

„Das klingt interessant. Erzähl mal.“
→ That sounds interesting. Tell me more.

„Ich fand unser Gespräch echt nett.“
→ I really enjoyed our conversation.

„Hast du Lust auf einen Kaffee?“
→ Would you like to have a coffee?

„Wollen wir Nummern austauschen?“
→ Shall we exchange numbers?

„Kein Problem, vielleicht ein anderes Mal.“
→ No problem, maybe another time.

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Natural German for real-life situations in Germany.

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Can you live well on €2,500 a month in Germany? 💶

In this episode of German Podcast 101 FM, Emil and Sophia compare two realistic monthly budgets and explain why the same salary can lead to completely different results.

You’ll learn the difference between brutto and netto, Kaltmiete and Warmmiete, as well as Fixkosten and variable Kosten. You’ll also discover how small daily expenses can quietly add up and affect your budget at the end of the month.

📚 Key German vocabulary:

• das Gehalt — salary

• brutto — gross, before deductions

• netto — net, after deductions

• die Miete — rent

• die Fixkosten — fixed expenses

• die variablen Kosten — variable expenses

• sparen — to save

• ausgeben — to spend

• übrig bleiben — to be left

• der Notgroschen — emergency fund

You’ll also practise useful sentences such as:

„Wie viel gibst du im Monat für Miete aus?“

How much do you spend on rent each month?

„Nach allen Ausgaben bleiben mir 600 Euro übrig.“

After all expenses, I have €600 left.

🎧 A slow and clear German conversation for A2–B1 learners who want to improve their listening skills and learn practical German for everyday life.

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🇩🇪 Are you new to Germany and unsure what you need to do first?

In this A2–B1 German podcast episode, Emil and Sophia explain seven important steps that can make your first weeks in Germany easier.

Emil arrives at the Bürgeramt with a folder full of documents. He feels completely prepared—but the one document he actually needs is missing! 📁😅

While following his story, you’ll learn practical German vocabulary and sentences for appointments, official letters, registration and work.

📋 The seven important topics:

• Registering your address in Germany
• Applying for a residence permit
• Getting health insurance
• Opening a German bank account
• Choosing a mobile phone or internet contract
• Understanding official letters and your Tax ID
• Preparing documents for your employer

📚 Important German vocabulary:

• die Anmeldung — address registration
• der Wohnsitz — place of residence
• die Wohnungsgeberbestätigung — confirmation from the person providing your accommodation
• das Bürgeramt — citizens’ registration office
• die Aufenthaltserlaubnis — residence permit
• die Krankenversicherung — health insurance
• das Girokonto — current or checking account
• die IBAN — international bank account number
• die Steuer-ID — German tax identification number
• die Unterlagen — documents
• der Antrag — application
• die Frist — deadline

🗣️ Useful German sentences:

• Ich möchte meinen Wohnsitz anmelden.
I would like to register my address.

• Welche Unterlagen brauche ich?
Which documents do I need?

• Welche Unterlagen fehlen noch?
Which documents are still missing?

• Bis wann muss ich den Antrag stellen?
By when do I need to submit the application?

• Können Sie mir das bitte aufschreiben?
Could you please write that down for me?

• Ich habe diesen Brief bekommen. Können Sie mir bitte helfen?
I received this letter. Could you please help me?

• Ich muss noch einen Termin vereinbaren.
I still need to make an appointment.

🎧 Listen carefully, repeat the German sentences aloud and choose the expressions you may need during your first weeks in Germany.

Requirements and procedures can differ depending on your city and personal situation. Always check the current information from the responsible authority.

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😰 Are you starting your first job in Germany? Do you know what to say when you enter the workplace, meet your colleagues or don’t fully understand your first task?

In this A2–B1 German podcast episode, Emil and Sophia guide you through a complete first workday in Germany—from arriving at the building and introducing yourself to asking questions, understanding instructions and saying goodbye.

Emil also shares a stressful story from his first day. After asking many questions, he receives a message from his manager:

„Können wir morgen kurz sprechen?“

Emil immediately imagines that he has made a serious mistake. But what does his manager really want? Listen to the episode to discover the answer. 🎧

💼 In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Announce your arrival at the workplace
• Introduce yourself to a new team
• Use du and Sie correctly
• Ask someone to repeat or demonstrate a task
• Check whether you understood an instruction
• Ask about priorities and deadlines
• Find the right contact person
• Say goodbye naturally at the end of the day

🗣️ Useful German sentences:

• Guten Morgen. Ich habe heute meinen ersten Arbeitstag.
Good morning. Today is my first workday.

• Ich habe um neun Uhr einen Termin mit Frau Keller.
I have an appointment with Ms Keller at nine o’clock.

• Ich freue mich auf die Zusammenarbeit.
I’m looking forward to working together.

• Mein Deutsch ist noch nicht perfekt, aber ich lerne jeden Tag.
My German is not perfect yet, but I learn every day.

• Kannst du mir zeigen, wie das funktioniert?
Can you show me how this works?

• Könntest du das bitte noch einmal erklären?
Could you please explain that again?

• Habe ich richtig verstanden, dass …?
Did I understand correctly that …?

• Was soll ich zuerst machen?
What should I do first?

• Bis wann soll ich das erledigen?
By when should I complete this?

• Muss ich dabei etwas beachten?
Is there anything I need to pay attention to?

• An wen kann ich mich wenden, wenn ich Fragen habe?
Who can I contact if I have questions?

• Kann ich noch etwas erledigen, bevor ich gehe?
Is there anything else I can do before I leave?

• Schönen Feierabend! Bis morgen!
Have a nice evening! See you tomorrow!

📚 Important workplace vocabulary:

• der erste Arbeitstag — first workday
• die Einarbeitung — initial training and introduction to the job
• der Ansprechpartner / die Ansprechpartnerin — contact person
• die Zusammenarbeit — cooperation
• die Aufgabe — task
• die Anweisung — instruction
• etwas erledigen — to complete something
• auf etwas achten — to pay attention to something
• nachfragen — to ask for clarification
• der Feierabend — the time after finishing work

🎧 Repeat the sentences aloud and practise the complete workplace dialogue with Emil and Sophia. Choose two sentences that you may need on your first day and say them several times without reading.

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💼 What does your German colleague mean by „Mahlzeit!“, „Ich komme gleich“ or „Sag mir Bescheid“?

In this A2–B1 German podcast episode, Emil and Sophia take you through a complete workday in Germany. You’ll learn 15 practical German sentences for greeting colleagues, making small talk, asking for help, discussing tasks, reporting mistakes and finishing the working day naturally.

Emil also remembers an embarrassing misunderstanding: when a colleague said „Mahlzeit!“, he answered „Nudeln mit Hühnchen.“ But nobody had asked what he was eating! 😅

🎧 Useful sentences from this episode:

• Guten Morgen! Alles gut? — Good morning! Is everything okay?
• Wie war dein Wochenende? — How was your weekend?
• Kannst du mir kurz helfen? — Can you help me for a moment?
• Brauchst du Hilfe? — Do you need help?
• Können wir das kurz zusammen anschauen? — Can we look at this together?
• Ich kümmere mich darum. — I’ll take care of it.
• Ich gebe dir Bescheid. — I’ll let you know.
• Ich bin gleich fertig. — I’ll be finished soon.
• Ich brauche noch etwas Zeit. — I need a little more time.
• Das schaffe ich heute nicht mehr. — I won’t be able to finish that today.
• Mir ist ein Fehler passiert. — I made a mistake.
• Ich korrigiere das sofort. — I’ll correct it immediately.
• Machen wir zusammen Mittagspause? — Shall we take our lunch break together?
• Mahlzeit! — A common lunchtime greeting at many German workplaces.
• Schönen Feierabend! Bis morgen! — Have a nice evening! See you tomorrow!

📚 Important workplace vocabulary:

• sich um etwas kümmern — to take care of something
• Bescheid sagen — to inform or let someone know
• gleich — soon or in a moment
• sofort — immediately
• fertig sein — to be finished
• etwas schaffen — to manage or complete something
• die Mittagspause — lunch break
• der Fehler — mistake
• der Feierabend — the time after finishing work

Listen to the complete workplace dialogue at the end of the episode and repeat the sentences aloud. Choose five expressions that fit your workday and practise them in a real situation.

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🔑 Moving Out in Germany: Will You Lose Your Deposit? | German Podcast A2–B1

Are you planning to move out of an apartment in Germany?

Then you need to understand words such as Kündigung, Kündigungsfrist, Wohnungsübergabe, Übergabeprotokoll and Kaution.

In this episode of Deutsch Podcast 101 FM, Emil and Sophia explain the German language you need to terminate a rental agreement, prepare for an apartment handover and return your keys.

But shortly before the handover, Sophia discovers a scratch near the living-room door. Will she lose part of her deposit—or can the old handover report prove that the scratch was already there?

You will learn how to:

• terminate a rental agreement in writing
• ask when your tenancy officially ends
• arrange an apartment handover
• talk about scratches and other damage
• record meter readings
• request a copy of the handover report
• confirm that you returned all keys
• ask when your security deposit will be returned

✉️ Terminating the rental agreement:

„Hiermit kündige ich meine Wohnung zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt.“
I hereby terminate my rental agreement at the earliest possible date.

„Zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt“ means the earliest date permitted by the applicable notice period.

„Bitte bestätigen Sie mir die Kündigung und das Vertragsende schriftlich.“
Please confirm the termination and the end date of the contract in writing.

„Wann endet mein Mietvertrag?“
When does my rental agreement end?

„Welche Kündigungsfrist gilt für meinen Mietvertrag?“
Which notice period applies to my rental agreement?

🏠 Preparing for the apartment handover:

„Wann findet die Wohnungsübergabe statt?“
When will the apartment handover take place?

„Welche Arbeiten muss ich vor dem Auszug erledigen?“
Which tasks must I complete before moving out?

„Muss ich die Wohnung noch renovieren?“
Do I still have to renovate the apartment?

„Können wir gemeinsam die Zählerstände notieren?“
Can we record the meter readings together?

🔍 Talking about damage:

„Der Kratzer war schon beim Einzug da.“
The scratch was already there when I moved in.

„Der Schaden steht im alten Übergabeprotokoll.“
The damage is recorded in the old handover report.

„Bitte tragen Sie den Schaden ins Übergabeprotokoll ein.“
Please record the damage in the handover report.

„Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Kopie des Übergabeprotokolls geben?“
Could you please give me a copy of the handover report?

🔑 Keys and security deposit:

„Ich habe alle Schlüssel zurückgegeben.“
I have returned all the keys.

„Bitte bestätigen Sie die Schlüsselübergabe schriftlich.“
Please confirm the return of the keys in writing.

„Wann bekomme ich meine Kaution zurück?“
When will I receive my security deposit back?

„Benötigen Sie meine neue Adresse oder Bankverbindung?“
Do you need my new address or bank details?

📚 Important vocabulary:

die Wohnung kündigen — to terminate the rental agreement
die Kündigung — termination notice
die Kündigungsfrist — notice period
der Mietvertrag — rental agreement
der Umzug — move / relocation
der Auszug — moving out
die Wohnungsübergabe — apartment handover
das Übergabeprotokoll — handover report
der Schaden — damage
der Kratzer — scratch
der Zählerstand — meter reading
die Kaution — security deposit
die Schlüsselübergabe — return or handover of the keys
die Kaution zurückbekommen — to get the deposit back

💡 Keep your original handover report, take clear photos and request written confirmation of important agreements. Notice periods and renovation responsibilities can depend on the rental agreement and individual circumstances.

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