Learn German for Beginners A0-A1 | Daily News Class in Simple German, Explained in English

Today's story: The US House of Representatives votes for sanctions against Russia and Iran.. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: US-Repräsentantenhaus stimmt für Russland- und Iran-Sanktionen(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:40) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:28) beschließen(03:06) Countries that help(04:02) Wealthy people and banks(04:44) Today's grammar point(05:20) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-17TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTUS-Repräsentantenhaus stimmt für Russland- und Iran-SanktionenAm Mittwochabend beschloss das US-Repräsentantenhaus das Sanktionsgesetz mit 262 zu 159 Stimmen.Das Gesetz soll auch Länder treffen, die Russland im Krieg gegen die Ukraine helfen.Sieben Republikaner stimmten dagegen.Das Gesetz betrifft auch russische Banken und reiche Leute.Jetzt geht das Gesetz an Präsident Donald Trump.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEApple baut einen Server mit M-Series-Ultra-ChipsManchester United verliert im Carabao Cup gegen BrightonBank of England hält ZinsenWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (beschließen)- connector words (die)- connector words (dagegen)- vocabulary (reiche Leute)- pronunciation (geht)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision.

Today's story: The British Chancellor is holding talks in Canada about a new defence bank. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Britischer Kanzler spricht in Kanada über neue Verteidigungsbank(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:39) Three more stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) Talking and speaking(03:05) An invitation already sent(03:49) Helping in crises(04:44) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-16TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTBritischer Kanzler spricht in Kanada über neue VerteidigungsbankDiese Woche spricht der britische Kanzler mit der kanadischen Regierung.Die neue Bank ist für Verteidigung und Sicherheit.Kanada hat das Vereinigte Königreich schon als Gründungsmitglied eingeladen.Zu den acht Ländern gehören die Ukraine und die Türkei.Die Bank soll auch in Krisen helfen.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGETrump und US-Kongress streiten über neue KI-RegelnLiverpool schlägt Spurs und kommt in die vierte RundeUK-Regierung spricht über DSRB-BeitrittWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (sprechen)- vocabulary (Sicherheit)- vocabulary (schon)- vocabulary (Zu den acht Ländern)- vocabulary (soll)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision.

Today's story: Valve is releasing the Steam Frame VR headset out. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Valve bringt das VR-Headset Steam Frame heraus(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:48) Today's headline, slowly(02:43) The verb form(03:18) How something feels(04:12) Using something(05:12) Today's grammar point(05:50) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-15TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTValve bringt das VR-Headset Steam Frame herausValve veröffentlicht das Steam Frame VR-Headset und die 1-TB-Version kostet 1.089 Pfund.Das Gerät ist leicht und bequem zu tragen.Es hat neue Technik und kann Spiele vom PC holen.Valve will das Gerät auch für normale Spiele nutzen.Die 256-GB-Version kostet 889 Pfund.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEFrauen im Sport kritisieren Sydney Sweeney-WerbungDer Supreme Court blockiert Trumps Regeln für die BriefwahlRussischer Militärkonvoi liefert Hilfsgüter nach TartousWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (veröffentlichen)- vocabulary (bequem)- vocabulary (holen)- vocabulary (nutzen)- vocabulary (kostet)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision.

Today's story: Russian drone hits a train in Ukraine. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Russische Drohne trifft Zug in der Ukraine(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:54) Today's headline, slowly(02:40) The verb in the news(03:30) Outside(04:14) Coming past(05:16) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-14TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTRussische Drohne trifft Zug in der UkraineDie Drohne traf den Zug, und die Behörden sagten, dass es keine Verletzten gab.Der Zug stand in Yahodyn nahe der Grenze zu Polen.Alle Reisenden waren vorher aus dem Zug draußen.Alle Reisenden wurden vorher aus dem Zug geholt.Boris Johnson und andere europäische Sicherheitsberater kamen mit einem anderen Zug vorbei.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGETrump spielt Forderungen nach einer KI-Pause herunterTopgesetzter Alexander Zverev gewinnt die US Open in den USAGM will Batteriezellen in den USA entwickelnWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (treffen)- vocabulary (nahe)- vocabulary (draußen)- vocabulary (wurden vorher)- vocabulary (kamen)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision.

Today's story: Anthropic boss Dario Amodei wants to AI develop more slowly. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: Anthropic-Chef Dario Amodei will KI langsamer entwickeln(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:42) Three more stories today(01:46) Today's headline, slowly(02:43) The verb in the present(03:36) Serious warnings(04:25) Time and parts(05:01) Today's grammar point(05:33) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-13TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTAnthropic-Chef Dario Amodei will KI langsamer entwickelnDario Amodei hat am Samstag einen Plan für KI vorgestellt.Er will, dass Firmen neue Modelle von außen prüfen lassen.Er sagt, die Risiken sind ernst.Darum sollen Firmen und Regierungen Zeit bekommen.Sein Plan hat drei Teile: Kontrolle von außen, Regeln in der Branche und Regeln in der Welt.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGEArsenal gewinnt in SunderlandTrump spricht in Irland von einem vereinten IrlandOpenAI verschiebt Börsengang bis 2027WHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (prüfen)- vocabulary (prüfen)- vocabulary (ernst)- vocabulary (Zeit)- vocabulary (Teile)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision.

Today's story: US inflation stays in August at 3.4 per cent. You will hear it in German first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in German: US-Inflation bleibt im August bei 3,4 %(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:47) Today's headline, slowly(02:44) Staying(03:29) Rising numbers(04:29) Pressure(05:28) The story againThe full transcript, the English translation, the vocabulary and a short quiz for this episode:https://linguawire.com/class/german/a1/2026-09-12TODAY'S GERMAN TEXTUS-Inflation bleibt im August bei 3,4 %Die Inflation in den USA blieb im August bei 3,4 %.Im letzten Monat wurde Benzin teurer.Nach den offiziellen Zahlen stiegen die Benzinpreise um 3,9 %.Die Federal Reserve entscheidet nächste Woche neu über die Zinsen.Viele Haushalte stehen weiter unter Druck.ALSO ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGESony bringt Marvels Wolverine für die PS5 herausHouthis nehmen wichtige Gebiete im Roten Meer einPremier-League-Teams haben wenig Angreifer auf der Ballon-d’Or-ListeWHAT TODAY'S CLASS TEACHES- verb (bleiben)- vocabulary (teurer)- vocabulary (stiegen)- vocabulary (entscheidet)- vocabulary (unter Druck)New to German? Every class starts from the beginning, so today is a fine place to start.Not sure this is your level? Our free German level check shows what level you are overall and across 8 sub-skills:https://linguawire.com/assessmentGrammar explained in plain English:https://linguawire.com/guideIf today's class helped, please follow the show. It is the single best thing that helps other German learners find us.Note: LINGUAWIRE classes use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision.