German Learning Accelerator

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German Learning Accelerator episodes

July 22, 2023Learn German: Giving Orders
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
Sit with me.
Talk with me.
Listen to me.
Come with me.
Come over here!
Move aside!
You try it!
Don't touch that!
Don't touch me!
Don't follow me.
Go away!
Leave me alone!
Come back!
Please speak to me in German!
Listen to this podcast again!
2 min
July 20, 2023Learn German: A Trip to the Movies
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
Let's go to a movie!
The smell of popcorn is irresistible.
We got the best seats, didn't we?
The cinematography in this movie is breathtaking.
I love the unique perspective of the director.
The soundtrack complements the storyline beautifully.
The dialogue was brilliantly written.
That movie was a total mind-bender, huh?
That cameo was an awesome surprise!
The lead actor truly nailed it.
That movie was a rollercoaster of emotions.
The musical score gave me goosebumps!
The movie’s message resonates with me.
The special effects were out of this world.
It certainly had some good one-liners.
That actor's performance was incredible.
It's the kind of movie you can't forget.
I have a new favorite character now.
Did you catch that subtle foreshadowing?
Did the movie exceed your expectations too?
I didn't see that twist coming! Did you?
I would absolutely watch that again.
Next time, let's bring some more friends along.
Next time, you can choose the movie!
6 min
July 14, 2023Learn German: Language Partner 1
Invite someone to share languages with you! Get them talking!
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
Let's practice!
Want to share languages?
Let's get a coffee and share English and German!
Would you like to practice our languages together?
Please speak to me in German.
How about you speak to me in English,
and I'll speak to you in German.
We'll take turns.
I'll speak English, and you speak German.
We'll talk for a few minutes, then switch.
How are things?
What are you excited about lately?
3 min
July 12, 2023Learn German: Steve Jobs' Letter to Himself
Here are reflections on his life, from Steve Jobs, from a letter he wrote to himself, one month before his death.
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
I grow little of the food I eat
and of the little I do grow, I did not breed or perfect the seeds.
I do not make any of my own clothing.
I speak a language I did not invent or refine
I did not discover the mathematics I use.
I am protected by freedoms and laws I did not conceive of
and did not legislate
and do not enforce or adjudicate
I am moved by music I did not create myself.
When I needed medical attention, I was helpless to help myself survive.
I did not invent the transistor
the microprocessor
object oriented programming
or most of the technology I work with
I love and admire my species, living and dead
I am totally dependent on them for my life and well being.
Steve Jobs, September 2nd, 2010
5 min
July 10, 2023Learn German: Ideas
Let's practice German with some ideas worth pondering.
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
a mistake is only an error if I've made it before
to see your past, look at your body now.
to see your future, look at your mind now.
sow seeds when young, to harvest when old
if I am not setting my direction, someone else is
life can be a horror or a comedy, often at the same time
most of my fears are like sharks without teeth
I have fought a million fights, most of them in my head
every step outside your comfort zone expands your comfort zone
adventure begins when we say yes!
I am all that I am, because we all are what we are
though we are very similar, we are not the same
not everything that is legal is just
not everything that is illegal is injust
if there are two great evils in the world, they are centralization and complexity
in this world there are many questions and fewer answers
one lifetime is enough to change the world
in this world there are many people, but there's nobody like you
you didn't come into this world, you came out of it
6 min
July 08, 2023Learn German: Numbers
Let's learn how to say some numbers.
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
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4 min
July 06, 2023Learn German: Professions
Phrases describing common professions.
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
An accountant analyzes finances and provides advice.
An actor portrays characters in plays, movies, or television shows.
An architect designs buildings for aesthetics and functionality.
An artist creates art to express ideas and emotions.
A baker bakes bread and desserts in a bakery.
A banker manages financial transactions and offers investment advice.
A barista serves coffee and other drinks in a cafe.
A chef oversees the preparation and cooking of food in a restaurant and designs menus.
A dentist diagnoses and treats dental and oral health issues.
A doctor examines patients, diagnoses problems, and prescribes treatments.
An electrician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems.
An engineer uses science and math to design and develop structures, systems, and products.
A farmer cultivates crops, raises livestock, and manages a farm.
A firefighter puts out fires and handles other emergencies.
A flight attendant ensures passenger safety and provides customer service during airline flights.
A hairdresser cuts and styles hair in a barbershop.
A journalist investigates and reports on current events.
A lawyer provides legal advice and represents clients in legal matters.
A librarian organizes library resources and assists patrons in finding information.
A mechanic repairs and maintains vehicles and machinery.
A nurse cares for patients and assists doctors.
A pharmacist dispenses medications and counsels patients on proper usage.
A photographer captures images using cameras to create visual art.
A pilot operates aircraft, transporting passengers or cargo.
A police officer enforces laws and responds to emergencies.
A receptionist greets visitors, answers phone calls, and provides administrative support.
A salesperson sells products or services and builds customer relationships.
A scientist conducts research, performs experiments, and analyzes data to expand knowledge.
A secretary assists with administrative tasks supporting the smooth functioning of an organization.
A programmer writes and tests code to develop software applications.
A teacher instructs students, develops lesson plans, and assesses their progress in various subjects or disciplines.
A taxi driver transports passengers to their desired destinations.
A waiter takes orders and brings food and beverages to the table.
A web developer designs and develops websites.
A writer creates books, articles, or stories, conveying ideas through words.
A veterinarian cares for animals by diagnosing and treating their illnesses or injuries.
A carpenter constructs and repairs structures made of wood.
A plumber installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing systems.
An entrepreneur starts business ventures, taking risks and finding opportunities for innovation.
15 min
June 27, 2023Learn German: Vocabulary: Days, Months, and Seasons
A special vocabulary episode, naming the days, months, and seasons.
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
The Days of the Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
The Months of the Year
January, February, March
April, May, June
July, August, September
October, November, December
The Seasons of the Year
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
3 min
June 25, 2023Learn German: Weather
Useful phrases for asking about the weather and describing the weather.
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Phrases in this episode:
What's the weather like today?
The sun is shining and the sky is clear.
It's a beautiful day with blue skies and a gentle breeze.
Clouds are gathering, and it looks like it might rain soon.
It's a chilly day, and the wind is blowing strongly.
The weather is foggy, and visibility is quite low.
There are scattered thunderstorms in the area.
be prepared for heavy rain and lightning.
It's raining.
Let's wait until the rain stops before going out.
It's getting colder, and it might snow tonight.
There’s a huge storm coming.
There’s a snow storm out there!
Let's stay inside and cuddle.
How's the weather tomorrow?
4 min
June 23, 2023Learn German: Meeting People 1
Useful phrases for meeting new people and starting conversations.
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and German, to improve your German vocabulary and help you to express yourself in German.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing German language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal German class. The more you expose your brain to German audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and German phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name.
Where are you from?
I'm from The United States.
This is my first time in Germany.
How old are you?
I'm 25 years old.
Do you have any siblings?
I have 2 brothers and 1 sister.
I don’t have any siblings.
I lie sometimes.
Where are we going?
Where do you live?
How long have you lived here?
What do you do for work?
Do you play any sports?
I love to play soccer, but not on a team.
What are your hobbies?
Can you teach me how to do that?
What are you excited about these days?
What are your projects?
What type of music have you been enjoying recently?
Are you following any TV show?
Have you seen any good movies lately?
What's your favorite season?
What are your favorite foods?
How long have you been learning English?
What's your email address?
Could I have your phone number?
Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
I’m busy tonight, how about this weekend?
Would you join me for dinner on Friday?
I'm busy then. How about Saturday instead?
Satuday works for me. It's a plan!
I'm running late, I'll be there soon!
You always brighten my day.
7 min