Better German Podcast
Your host Susanne Schilk-Blümel, or short Susi Blümel will teach you German and everything related to the language, the countries where German is spoken and the culture in those countries.
Episodes
February 26, 2026 • 20 mins
🎙️Better German Podcast – Episode 58
German Adjectives Made Simple with Practical Examples
In this episode, you learn how German adjectives change when they come before nouns — in a clear, beginner-friendly way. You’ll practice adjectives like big, beautiful, old, and small and see how they behave with the articles - “the” (der / die / das) and “a” (ein / eine), you’ll practice clear, practical examp...
German Adjectives Made Simple with Practical Examples
In this episode, you learn how German adjectives change when they come before nouns — in a clear, beginner-friendly way. You’ll practice adjectives like big, beautiful, old, and small and see how they behave with the articles - “the” (der / die / das) and “a” (ein / eine), you’ll practice clear, practical examp...
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February 12, 2026 • 24 mins
🎙️ Better German Podcast – Episode 57
Practice German Restaurant Phrases + Real Dialogues
In this episode, you actively practice German restaurant vocabulary from Episode 53 with real sentences, pronunciation, and two short dialogues. You’ll hear useful phrases for ordering food, asking for the bill, understanding menus in Austria, and talking about typical dishes like Schnitzel or ...
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January 29, 2026 • 21 mins
Part 2 of this mini-series looks at the most common obstacles that quietly stop learners from making progress — and what you can do instead.
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January 15, 2026 • 25 mins
Many people start learning German motivated — and then hit a point where they think: “I can’t do this. It’s too hard.”
In this episode, Susi explains why that happens and what you can do to prevent it, so you can keep going and make real progress.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series and covers tips 1–5.
🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why yo...
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January 3, 2026 • 25 mins
Learning German usually doesn’t fail because German is hard — it fails because the habits don’t work. In this episode, Susi talks about realistic learning habits that actually help you make progress in German, whether you’re restarting, learning on the side, or finally want to do it properly this time. No gimmicks, no unrealistic promises — just what actually works.
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December 18, 2025 • 27 mins
PDF for the episode: https://bettergerman.info/restaurant
In this episode, Susi explains how to talk about restaurants in German in a simple, practical way. You’ll learn how restaurant language actually works in real life, which phrases people really use, and what’s typical in Austria and Germany. The focus is on useful words, natural sentences, and confidence, not textbook rules.
If yo...
If yo...
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December 4, 2025 • 33 mins
This episode makes German verbs that change their form (irregular verbs / starke Verben) super easy.
There is a free PDF to follow along (and practice further). 📥 Download Part 2 of the FREE German Verbs Guide: https://bettergerman.info/verbs2
There is a free PDF to follow along (and practice further). 📥 Download Part 2 of the FREE German Verbs Guide: https://bettergerman.info/verbs2
Susi shows that German grammar doesn’t have to be complicated and teaches a simple, structured method for learning verbs like fahren (to drive) a...
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November 27, 2025 • 37 mins
If you’re ready to finally speak with confidence — not just “know things” — this course is built for you. Clear explanations, practical exercises, and the kind of guidance that actually gets you talking. Pre-sale is live now, and it’s the perfect moment to jump in before doors fully open.
In Episode 51 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel walks you through the 7 ways of practicing German even wh...
In Episode 51 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel walks you through the 7 ways of practicing German even wh...
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November 20, 2025 • 34 mins
Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/clothes
This guide gives you all the clothing vocabulary from episode 46 so you can follow along as Susi practices it in real sentences.
This guide gives you all the clothing vocabulary from episode 46 so you can follow along as Susi practices it in real sentences.
In this special 50th episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel brings the clothes topic back to life — not just listing the words, but showing you how to use them in clear, everyday sentences....
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November 13, 2025 • 29 mins
Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/sie
This guide walks you through all the different uses of “sie” in one place. Work through the examples, follow along with Susi in the episode, and test yourself with short sentences so each meaning sticks for good. It's straightforward, practical, and finally makes this tiny troublemaker easy to handle.
This guide walks you through all the different uses of “sie” in one place. Work through the examples, follow along with Susi in the episode, and test yourself with short sentences so each meaning sticks for good. It's straightforward, practical, and finally makes this tiny troublemaker easy to handle.
In episode 49 of the Bett...
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November 6, 2025 • 27 mins
Hello!✨Welcome to Episode 48 of the Better German Podcast, where host Susi Blümel dives into one of the biggest challenges every learner faces: Why it’s so hard to remember German words — and what you can do to make them stick finally.
She also shares some exciting updates about the show: new weekly episodes, a growing team, and easier access to free PDF companion guides — now available to everyone, not just...
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October 30, 2025 • 35 mins
📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/adjectives
Ready to put your German adjectives into action? In this episode, Susi builds on the vocab from Episode 44 and helps you master words like groß (big), alt (old), kalt (cold), warm (warm, and more—this time in full sentences you can actually use.✨
If you’d like to see what this approach looks like in action and...
Ready to put your German adjectives into action? In this episode, Susi builds on the vocab from Episode 44 and helps you master words like groß (big), alt (old), kalt (cold), warm (warm, and more—this time in full sentences you can actually use.✨
If you’d like to see what this approach looks like in action and...
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October 16, 2025 • 30 mins
📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/clothes
Download this free PDF and practice the clothing words from Episode 46. Learn the clothes words as you follow along with the episode and start using them in sentences—quick, simple, and effective!
In Episode 46, host Susi Blümel expands your German vocabulary with a focus on clothing words. From shirts and coats t...
Download this free PDF and practice the clothing words from Episode 46. Learn the clothes words as you follow along with the episode and start using them in sentences—quick, simple, and effective!
In Episode 46, host Susi Blümel expands your German vocabulary with a focus on clothing words. From shirts and coats t...
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October 2, 2025 • 28 mins
📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/verbs1.
Download this free PDF and practice the verbs from Episode 45 step by step. Learn the forms, follow along with the podcast, and create your own sentences. Quick, simple, and effective—start speaking with confidence today!
In this episode of Better German , host Susi Blümel tackles one of the most essential bu...
Download this free PDF and practice the verbs from Episode 45 step by step. Learn the forms, follow along with the podcast, and create your own sentences. Quick, simple, and effective—start speaking with confidence today!
In this episode of Better German , host Susi Blümel tackles one of the most essential bu...
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September 18, 2025 • 21 mins
📥Here you find the PDF that goes with this episode: https://bettergerman.info/adjectives
Download this free guide and practise the 16 core German describing words from Episode 44 — with examples, pronunciation tips, and short exercises that help you actually use them in real sentences.
Download this free guide and practise the 16 core German describing words from Episode 44 — with examples, pronunciation tips, and short exercises that help you actually use them in real sentences.
In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blümel walks you through essential adjectives like big, small, old,...
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September 5, 2025 • 39 mins
📥Here you’ll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/numbers
Download this free PDF and practice the numbers step by step. Count with the podcast, spot the patterns, and use German numbers with confidence.
In episode 43 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel breaks down everything you need to know about German numbers. She guides listeners through counting from 1 to 10...
Download this free PDF and practice the numbers step by step. Count with the podcast, spot the patterns, and use German numbers with confidence.
In episode 43 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel breaks down everything you need to know about German numbers. She guides listeners through counting from 1 to 10...
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August 14, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode of Better German , Susi Blumel helps you start using color words in real sentences. You'll learn how to ask, What color is...? and how to answer with simple phrases. You can also get a free PDF with all the examples—available in the Better German Community , a friendly place to learn and practice together. It's a fun and easy way to start speaking more German!
If you’d like to see what this appr...
If you’d like to see what this appr...
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July 31, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blumel explores the often confusing concept of “false friends”—German words that look or sound like English ones but mean something entirely different. With relatable stories and examples like Gift , become , and Rat , Susi highlights how these tricky pairs can lead to misunderstandings. She shares practical tips for spotting and mastering false friends, including smart voca...
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July 17, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of Better German teaches listeners the German words for basic colors. She shares updates about her teaching, new online courses, and the free Better German community. Susi provides a clear, repeat-after-me pronunciation guide for a range of color words, tips for memorizing and practicing vocabulary, and practical exercises to help learners integrate these new words into everyday use. Bonus resources, i...
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November 21, 2024 • 22 mins
In Episode 39 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blümel returns from a break to introduce the Better German Community—a new space created for German learners.
The community offers courses, but also a range of resources, including live Zoom classes on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and fluency, along with a MatchUp feature to connect learners for practice. In this episode, Susi dive...
The community offers courses, but also a range of resources, including live Zoom classes on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and fluency, along with a MatchUp feature to connect learners for practice. In this episode, Susi dive...
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