Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, while inflation remained faster than wage growth. Also: Heavy rain flooded tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, prompting calls for more humanitarian aid.

Heute: Preise steigen weiter schneller als Löhne · Regen überflutet Zelte im Gazastreifen.

Today’s German focus: weil = because. Vocabulary: Einfuhr (import), Ausrüstung (equipment), Genehmigung (official permission).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine, Russia and the US resume trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi after months apart, focusing on territory and postwar security. Also: Saudi Arabia reports a limited fire after another attack on its East-West oil pipeline, which continues operating without reported injuries.

Heute: Neue Friedensgespräche über die Ukraine · Neuer Angriff auf wichtige Ölpipeline.

Today’s German focus: ob = whether or if. Vocabulary: die Pipeline (pipeline), die Route (route), der Betrieb (operation or functioning).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US announces Task Force Iron Gate to control overland trade routes into and out of Iran, while Iran dismisses it as word play. Also: Cyberattacks make refrigeration systems dangerously hot across Europe, steal $6.3 billion from Binance, and send a false nuclear alert in Ukraine.

Heute: Neue US-Einheit kontrolliert Handelswege nach Iran · Cyberangriffe machen Kühlanlagen gefährlich heiß.

Today’s German focus: dass = that. Vocabulary: die Kühlanlage (refrigeration system), das Bedienfeld (control panel), die Schwachstelle (vulnerability).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: A Japanese restaurant in Andermatt becomes Switzerland's fifth three-star Michelin restaurant. Also: Berlin Brandenburg Airport adds and restores winter routes to cities including Rome, Milan and destinations in Finnish Lapland.

Today’s German focus: Das Passiv mit werden = the passive voice with werden. Vocabulary: Der Flug (flight), Das Ziel (destination), Die Strecke (route).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Democrats are projected to control at least 54 U.S. Senate seats in January, while Mississippi and another race remain unresolved. Also: Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations will meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, with hopes for progress toward a future Zelenskyy-Putin meeting.

Heute: Demokraten übernehmen Kontrolle über den US-Senat · Neue Gespräche zwischen Ukraine, Russland und den USA.

Today’s German focus: hätten ... gewollt = had wanted. Vocabulary: die Delegation (delegation), die Sicherheitsgarantie (security guarantee), das Friedensabkommen (peace agreement).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: New attacks and sea mines keep commercial ships in the Persian Gulf unsafe, while Iran and Oman discuss controlling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Canada's new budget plans C$142 billion in spending to strengthen independence, build housing, and fight homelessness, despite a deficit of more than C$50 billion.

Heute: Angriffe auf Schiffe lassen Ölpreise steigen · Kanada plant Milliarden für Wohnungen.

Today’s German focus: Finanziert werden sollen, are to be financed = are to be financed. Vocabulary: der Wohnraum (housing), die Obdachlosigkeit (homelessness), die Unterstützung (support).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: After the US midterms, Democrats control both chambers of Congress, creating uncertainty for markets, inflation, interest rates, and economic growth. Also: Ukraine raises the death toll from a Russian attack on an aid centre in Zaporizhia to 40, while more than 30 people may remain under the rubble.

Heute: Trump verliert Kontrolle über den Kongress · Tote nach russischem Angriff.

Today’s German focus: würden – would = would. Vocabulary: der Schutzraum (shelter), die Warnung (warning), die Suche (search).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Iran calls the U.S. response to a peace proposal unconvincing, while a tanker is hit by two projectiles near Oman. Also: Democrats gain Senate seats in several states as Republicans fight to keep their majority.

Heute: Iran findet US-Antwort nicht überzeugend · Demokraten gewinnen Sitze im Senat.

Today’s German focus: Wenn ... würde = if ... would. Vocabulary: der Tanker (tanker), das Projektil (projectile), der Maschinenraum (engine room).

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