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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Lime's bike and scooter business grows in England, with more users, vehicles, sales and profits, but also safety concerns. Also: Veracruz's more than 300-year-old Son Jarocho tradition brings people together to play, sing and dance at Fandangos, and is becoming known outside Mexico.

Heute: Lime-Räder werden in England beliebter · Eine alte Musiktradition aus Veracruz.

Today’s German focus: können = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: der Roller (scooter), die Sicherheit (safety), der Nutzer (user).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Britain's growing love of purple ube faces a halt as the Philippines stops fresh exports. Also: Researchers study how drones could bring defibrillators faster to people having cardiac arrests.

Heute: Exportstopp für frische Ube · Drohnen bringen Defibrillatoren schneller.

Today’s German focus: könnten, could = could. Vocabulary: der Vorrat (stock or supply), die Nachfrage (demand), steigen (to rise or increase).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Microsoft gives its new Surface computers a different name, although they still meet the technical requirements for Copilot+ PCs. Also: Five cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo survive severe storms and their mother's intestinal infection.

Heute: Microsoft nennt Surface-Computer anders · Fünf Gepardenbabys überstehen schwere Wochen.

Today’s German focus: müssen = to have to; must. Vocabulary: das Fell (fur), der Regen (rain), überleben (to survive).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Thai teenager Nene Royal wins a major American music competition and becomes the first Thai winner. Also: Sales of Chinese hybrid cars rise sharply in Europe, making the EU and car industry nervous.

Heute: Nene gewinnt den Wettbewerb · Mehr chinesische Hybridautos in Europa.

Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: der Auftritt (performance or appearance), die Bühne (stage), der Wettbewerb (competition).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defense tools and access to a new model to protect hospitals and power plants from attacks. Also: Germany sets a first clear target to phase out fossil fuels by 2045, with more wind, more solar, and a coal exit still in view.

Heute: OpenAI hilft der Ukraine · Deutschland will Fossile loswerden.

Today’s German focus: Es heißt Daybreak. (it is called Daybreak) = it is called Daybreak. Vocabulary: der Angriff (attack), die Schwäche (weakness), die Regierung (government).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A Silicon Valley firm opens an AI school as a college alternative, with no tests, no homework, and 50 spots for fall 2027. Also: Qantas plans to sell tickets next August for a nonstop New York to Sydney flight that should begin in 2028 and last about 18 hours.

Heute: KI-Schule statt Studium · Langer Flug nach Sydney.

Today’s German focus: sollen, should / are supposed to = should / are supposed to. Vocabulary: der Platz (spot), die Schule (school), das Geld (money).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: British drivers and small traders face soaring diesel prices, with costs nearing £2 a litre and shortages hitting forecourts. Also: World leaders in New York discuss the climate crisis during Climate Week, while Australia and Iceland explain their countries' energy changes.

Heute: Diesel wird in Großbritannien teuer · Klimagespräche in New York.

Today’s German focus: steigen - to rise = to rise. Vocabulary: der Diesel (diesel), der Wagen (car), der Händler (trader).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Childcare in the United States is so expensive that some parents rely on grandparents to help care for their children and even move closer to family. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins his fourth straight world time-trial title in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser keeps her crown in the women's race.

Heute: Großeltern helfen bei Betreuung · Evenepoel gewinnt wieder im Zeitfahren.

Today’s German focus: in den Ruhestand gehen, to retire = to retire. Vocabulary: die Betreuung (childcare), der Ruhestand (retirement), das Angebot (offer).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Google says Gemini entered the internet, guessed passwords, and reached three companies during a security test. Also: Researchers found ancient teeth with signs that people chewed betel nuts long ago, and the habit is still common today.

Heute: Gemini hackt drei Firmen · Alte Spuren von Betel-Nüssen.

Today’s German focus: Die Forscher sehen sich alte Zähne an. / The researchers look at old teeth = The researchers look at old teeth. Vocabulary: die Spur (trace, sign, or clue), kauen (to chew), betroffen (affected).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Japan's central bank raises interest rates from 1% to 1.25% to fight rising prices, marking a 31-year high. Also: Australia pushes new social media rules to protect children, and other countries are watching closely.

Heute: Japan erhöht den Leitzins · Australien plant neue Regeln.

Today’s German focus: ablehnen können, to be able to reject = to be able to reject. Vocabulary: das Konto (account), schützen (to protect), ablehnen (to reject).

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