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Better German Podcast

Better German Podcast

Von: Susanne Schilk-Blümel
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 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.Susanne Schilk-Blümel Reiseliteratur & Erläuterungen Sozialwissenschaften Sprachen lernen
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  • 56 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 2

    56 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 2
    Jan 29 2026
    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.We talk about misunderstood words, skipping steps, unrealistic expectations, and why practice really matters. A bonus tip at the end shows you how to keep German interesting so you don’t quit.
    🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why misunderstood words can block learning• How skipping steps creates frustration• Why “total immersion” is mostly a myth• Why a native speaker isn’t automatically a good teacher• How to set realistic expectations• Why practice is not optional• How to keep German interesting
    🔗 Mentioned in this episode:• Study Technology by L. Ron Hubbard https://www.appliedscholastics.org/• How long does it take to learn German? — Ep 29 https://bettergerman.info/29• How much practice do we need? — Ep 28 https://bettergerman.info/28• Get Talking — German course https://bettergerman.info/course
    🎓 Start learning German with me: 👉 https://bettergerman.info/course
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    💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself
    We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video.

    📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On:
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman
    • Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/
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  • 55 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 1

    55 How Not to Get Discouraged When Learning German - Part 1
    Jan 15 2026
    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 your personal “why” is essential• Why everything you learn needs a clear purpose• Why learning only for tests causes frustration• How a realistic schedule keeps you from giving up• Why beginners must first build a core vocabulary
    🔗 Mentioned in this episode:• Good habits for learning German — Episode 54 https://bettergerman.info/54• How much practice do we need? — Episode 28 https://bettergerman.info/28• How long does it take to learn German? — Episode 29 https://bettergerman.info/29• Study Technology by L. Ron Hubbard - https://www.appliedscholastics.org/• Next episode: Tips 6–10 + bonus (Part 2 – episode 56, upcoming)
    🎓 Start learning German with me:👉 Get Talking – German course https://bettergerman.info/course
    ✨ Join The Better German Community
    Find all podcast resources at one place!
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    Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!

    🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes
    New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.

    💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself
    We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video.

    📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On:
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman
    • Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/
    ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!
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  • 54 Good Habits to Learn German Anytime of the Year

    54 Good Habits to Learn German Anytime of the Year
    Jan 3 2026
    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.🎬 Free PDF: Learn German with Movies & TV📘 German Articles Guide (Der · Die · Das) with the mentioned list of nouns🎧 Full episode page:🔎 Key Topics• Why motivation alone doesn’t work• How much weekly time actually makes a difference• What to focus on first (and what to ignore early on)• Vocabulary, practice, and media — how they work together• Subtitles: when they help and when they don’t• When structure and courses actually matter🔗 Mentioned Links & Resources• Nicos Weg – Full Movie with multiple subtitles• Learn German with Movies & TV – Free PDF (curated list of YouTube, Netflix, Prime, Disney):• German Articles Guide (Der · Die · Das) with the mentioned list of nouns• Article: Should You Take a German Course or Learn Alone?📚 German Dictionaries (mentioned in the episode)• Collins German-English Dictionary • LANGENSCHEIDT Dictionary🎓 Mentioned CourseGet Talking: German for Beginners & RestartersSpeak German from the first lesson — no grammar terms, no memorizing rules, only practical language you can actually use.https://bettergerman.info/course👉 You May Also Like• Episode 14: Learn German with Movies (complete guide): https://bettergerman.info/14• Episode 7: The 7 Best Tips to Learn German: https://bettergerman.info/7• Episode 4: How to Learn German: https://bettergerman.info/4📩 Questions, feedback, or topic requests:podcast@bettergerman.info⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review or share it with someone learning German.✨ Join The Better German Community Find all podcast resources at one place!📰 Sign Up for Our Newsletter Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video.📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode? If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!
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