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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: Democrats win major victories and will control both chambers of Congress after focusing on high prices and lower living costs. More than 80% of voters worry about the cost of. Also: The WHO approves clinical trials for two new vaccines made for the Bundibugyo Ebola variant. The outbreak has killed more than 5,300 people, and results are expected in early 2027. Heute: Demokraten gewinnen wichtige Wahlen · Neue Impfstoffe gegen Ebola. Today’s German focus: können + Infinitiv = can / to be able to + infinitive. Vocabulary: der Impfstoff (vaccine), die Studie (study), die Behandlung (treatment). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-05

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft and launched a missile threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Russian attacks killed at least 38 civilians in Ukraine, including people at an aid centre, hospice and hospital; more than 50 people may remain trapped under rubble. Heute: Die USA griffen Ziele auf Qeshm an · Russische Angriffe töteten viele Menschen. Today’s German focus: schoss, to shoot; fired = to shoot; fired. Vocabulary: die Insel (island), die Meerenge (strait), der Schiffsverkehr (shipping traffic). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-04

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as traders hope for new talks with Iran and fewer attacks. Also: China plans a crewed Moon landing before 2030, using two rockets that meet in lunar orbit. Heute: Ölpreise fallen stark durch neue Gespräche · China plant Landung mit Menschen auf dem Mond. Today’s German focus: der bestimmte Artikel „die = the definite article die. Vocabulary: die Rakete (rocket), die Landefähre (lunar lander), die Bahn (orbit). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-03

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, raising concerns about more fighting. Also: Binance says it has covered 90% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a major hack. Heute: Die UN-Mission endet nach 35 Jahren · Binance ersetzt viele gestohlene Werte. Today’s German focus: endete = ended. Vocabulary: die Waffenruhe (ceasefire), das Gebiet (area or region), der Streit (conflict or dispute). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-02

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, 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, protecting Switzerland's tightly timed rail schedule. Also: Award-winning chef Kim de Dood will leave Luxembourg's Michelin-starred Le Lys, with Milan Brée taking over as head chef in January 2027. Today’s German focus: arbeitete = worked. Vocabulary: Die Eröffnung (the opening), Der Abschied (the departure), Der Aufbau (the building or development). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-01

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump says the Iran war will end soon as Qatari mediators push for a peace deal. Iran says six commercial ships hit sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US says the sea. Also: Canada and the European Union announce the Alliance for the Future. Other countries can join, and Canada will contribute to a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine. Heute: Sechs Handelsschiffe laufen auf Seeminen · Kanada und die EU stellen Allianz vor. Today’s German focus: planen = to plan. Vocabulary: Die Allianz (the alliance), Der Markt (the market), Die Möglichkeit (the possibility or opportunity). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-31

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Alphabet shares fall 12.6%, wiping out about $500 billion in market value as investors worry about AI spending and weak advertising revenue. Also: A California federal judge rejects a request to separate around 20,000 mail-in ballots linked by the administration to alleged noncitizens. Heute: Alphabet verliert rund 500 Milliarden Dollar · Richter lehnt getrennte Briefwahlzettel ab. Today’s German focus: entschied = decided. Vocabulary: der Briefwahlzettel (mail-in ballot), die Stimme (vote), die Staatsbürgerschaft (citizenship). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-30

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Qatar gives Iran a new proposal to end the war, and Iran continues reviewing it while keeping talks with mediators open. Also: The US plans to loosen methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from low-producing oil wells. Heute: Iran prüft neuen Vorschlag aus Katar · USA wollen Methan-Regeln lockern. Today’s German focus: prüfen, to check or review = to check or review. Vocabulary: der Vermittler (mediator), der Vorschlag (proposal), die Entscheidung (decision). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-29

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates steady as US inflation reaches 3.7%. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reached new records in 2025, the United Nations says. Heute: Die US-Notenbank lässt den Zinssatz gleich · Treibhausgase erreichen neue Rekorde. Today’s German focus: lag = was at or lay. Vocabulary: Die Atmosphäre (the atmosphere), Das Klima (the climate), Die Erwärmung (warming). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-28