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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: The US plans new controls on Iran's land trade routes, while Iran dismisses the plan as wordplay. Also: Hackers make refrigerators and freezers dangerously hot in seven European countries, alongside other attacks on computer systems. Heute: Neue US-Kontrollen rund um Iran · Hacker greifen Kühlschränke an. Today’s German focus: zog = pulled. Vocabulary: der Hacker-Angriff (the cyberattack), die Schwachstelle (the vulnerability), die Warnung (the warning). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-09

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: Last week, a restaurant in Andermatt, Switzerland, received its third Michelin star, becoming the country's fifth three-star restaurant. Also: Berlin Brandenburg Airport's winter schedule adds and restores routes to Rome, Bologna, Milan, Finnish Lapland, and other destinations. Today’s German focus: der = the (masculine singular nominative article). Vocabulary: der Flughafen (airport), der Winterflugplan (winter flight schedule), das Angebot (range or selection). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-08

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Cyberattacks target cooling systems in healthcare, including a major blood bank in France. Also: Arab-led parties gain an important role after Israel's election produces no clear majority. Heute: Cyberangriffe auf Kühlanlagen im Gesundheitswesen · Arabisch geführte Parteien werden wichtig. Today’s German focus: brauchen = to need. Vocabulary: Die Temperatur (temperature), Die Kühlung (cooling), Die Kühlkette (cold chain). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-07

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Iranian forces report that at least five oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Democrats win control of the US House as President Trump's approval rating falls to 38%. Heute: Fünf Öltanker fangen Feuer · Demokraten gewinnen das Repräsentantenhaus. Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: die Mine (mine), das Feuer (fire), das Schleppboot (tugboat). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-11-06

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