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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as traders hope for more talks between Iran and the United States. Also: The United States will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access, affecting $1.7 billion in South African exports.
Heute: Ölpreise fallen wegen Hoffnung auf Gespräche · Südafrika verliert Handelsvorteile der USA.
Today’s German focus: hatte sich vorbereitet = had prepared. Vocabulary: das Handelsprogramm (trade program), der Zoll (customs duty), die Ware (goods).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-03
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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, raising fears of renewed conflict. Also: Democrats lead Republicans 52%-45% before the US midterm elections, while 60% disapprove of Donald Trump's work as president.
Heute: UN-Friedensmission in der Westsahara beendet · Demokraten vor den Zwischenwahlen vorn.
Today’s German focus: ihn = him; it, referring to a masculine noun. Vocabulary: der Entwurf (draft), das Veto (veto), die Mehrheit (majority).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-02
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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A Deutsche Bahn train from Stuttgart is diverted to Schaffhausen after a 13-minute delay keeps it from continuing to Zurich. Also: Kim de Dood leaves Luxembourg's Michelin-starred Le Lys, where Milan Brée will become head chef in January 2027.
Today’s German focus: sollen = to be supposed to; should. Vocabulary: der Küchenchef (head chef), die Leitung (management or responsibility), die Ausbildung (professional training).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-11-01
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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: Disappointing earnings and doubts about AI spending push US technology stocks down, wiping nearly $1 trillion from the Nasdaq in one week.
Heute: USA genehmigen 500 Patriot-Raketen · Fast eine Billion Dollar an der Nasdaq verloren.
Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: Die Ausgabe (expense or expenditure), Die Investition (investment), Der Gewinn (profit).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-31
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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A letter from the US could enable new talks with Iran, offering diplomacy, sanctions relief, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate, but inflation and high energy costs continue to pressure many households.
Heute: Brief aus den USA für neue Gespräche · US-Wirtschaft wächst trotz hoher Inflation.
Today’s German focus: das Plusquamperfekt = the past perfect. Vocabulary: der Haushalt (household), der Lohn (wage), das Budget (budget).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-30
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