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.
Better German Podcast
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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.
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
Ep 73 German Articles Myth Busting and FAQs
<div>German articles (der, die, das) are one of the biggest frustrations for learners—but many of the things you’ve heard about them simply aren’t true.</div><div>In this episode, I answer the most common questions about German articles, explain why native speakers don’t learn complicated rules either, and show you a practical way to learn articles without driving yourself crazy.</div><div><strong>In this episode you’ll learn:</strong></div><ul><li>How to know whether a noun is <strong>der, die</strong> or <strong>das</strong></li><li>Whether there is really a trick to learning German articles</li><li>Why you should learn articles <strong>with</strong> the noun</li><li>How German children naturally learn articles</li><li>Common patterns (without memorizing endless rules)</li><li>Why <strong>das Mädchen</strong> is neuter</li><li>Whether Germans will understand you if you use the wrong article</li><li>Why articles matter later for pronouns and cases</li><li>Compound nouns and how they determine gender</li><li>Why <strong>der</strong> becomes <strong>den</strong>, <strong>dem</strong> and <strong>des</strong></li><li>The biggest myths about German articles</li></ul><div>Ready to start learning German? Checkout the Get Talking Course</div><div><strong>Mentioned in this episode</strong></div><div>📄 <strong>Free PDF: German Cases </strong><a href="https://bettergerman.info/cases">https://bettergerman.info/cases</a></div><div>🎧 <strong>Podcast Episodes 35–38: German Cases </strong><a href="https://podcast.bettergerman.info">https://podcast.bettergerman.info</a></div><div><strong>Ready to start speaking German?</strong></div><div><strong>Get Talking German</strong> is my complete hybrid German course for beginners and false beginners.</div><div>You’ll get:</div><ul><li>Hundreds of video lessons</li><li>Step-by-step learning with the Better German Method</li><li>Reading, writing, listening and speaking practice</li><li>Written feedback</li><li>Live practice & Q&A sessions twice a month</li><li>Help finding a practice partner</li><li>A supportive learning community</li></ul><div>👉 Learn more: <a href="https://bettergerman.info/get-talking-german-course/">https://bettergerman.info/get-talking-german-course/</a></div><div>👉 Ready to join? <a href="https://bettergerman.info/join">https://bettergerman.info/join</a></div><div><strong>Join the free Better German Community</strong></div><div>Get free learning resources, podcast downloads, updates and connect with other German learners:</div><div><a href="https://bettergerman.info/community">https://bettergerman.info/community</a></div><div><strong>Questions?</strong></div><div>I’d love to hear from you!</div><div>📧 susi@bettergerman.info</div><div>🌐 <a href="https://bettergerman.info">https://bettergerman.info</a></div><br><div><a href="https://bettergerman.info/community"><strong>🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and Community</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Early access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, <strong>all podcast resources</strong> in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.</div><div><strong>👉 Join here: </strong><a href="https://bettergerman.info/community"><strong>https://bettergerman.info/community</strong></a></div><div><br><a href="https://bettergerman.info/test"><strong>🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam</strong></a></div><div>Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: <a href="https://bettergerman.info/test"><strong>https://bettergerman.info/test</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br></div><div>🎓 Free Live Workshop | <a href="https://bettergerman.info/workshop">https://bettergerman.info/workshop</a></div><div><br></div><div>🌐 Website | <a href="https://bettergerman.info">https://bettergerman.info</a></div><div>▶️ YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/">https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/</a></div><div><br></div><div>🎵 TikTok | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/">https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman</a></div><div>📌 Pinterest | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman">https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman</a></div><div><br></div><div>✉️ Contact | <a href="mailto:podcast@bettergerman.info">podcast@bettergerman.info</a></div><div>🎙 Start from Episode 1 | <a href="https://bettergerman.info/1">https://bettergerman.info/1</a></div><div><br></div><div>⭐ Enjoyed this episode?</div><div>A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.</div><div><br></div>
June 22, 2026
Ep 72 Demystifying German Articles
<div><strong>🎧 German Articles: Do Native Speakers Really Know Them?</strong></div><div><br></div><div>German articles can feel confusing when you’re learning German. Do native speakers actually know all the genders? Are there secret rules that tell you whether a noun is der, die, or das?</div><div><br></div><div>In this episode, I answer some of the most common questions about German articles and explain why this topic is often made more complicated than it needs to be. You’ll learn what native speakers really know, how articles are actually learned, and why trying to memorize endless rules is usually not the best approach.</div><div><br></div><div>📚 Key Topics in This Episode</div><div><br></div><div>• What German noun genders really are<br>• Why native speakers usually know the correct articles<br>• Whether there are secret rules for der, die, and das<br>• Why German articles should be learned as part of the word<br>• Helpful patterns such as nouns ending in -ung<br>• Compound nouns and how they can make articles easier<br>• Why repetition is more important than memorization<br>• The role of speaking and pronunciation when learning vocabulary<br>• Common myths about German articles<br>• How learners can make articles feel natural over time</div><div><br></div><div><strong>🔗 Mentioned Links</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Better German Community: <a href="https://bettergerman.info/community">https://bettergerman.info/community</a></div><div><br></div><div>Placement Test: <a href="https://bettergerman.info/test">https://bettergerman.info/test</a></div><div><br></div><div>Book a Meeting: <a href="https://bettergerman.trafft.com">https://bettergerman.trafft.com</a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>🚀 Learn German with Better German</strong></div><div>If you’re looking for a practical way to learn German, the Better German Community gives you access to courses, practice materials, community support, and regular opportunities to ask questions and get help.</div><div><br></div><div>The Summer Offer is available for €47 per month.</div><div><br></div><div>If you’d like to join, send me an email or book a meeting with me to discuss your goals and find out whether it’s a good fit for you.</div><div><br></div><div>Not sure where to start? Take the placement test and I’ll help you figure out the best next step.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>🎧 You May Also Like</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Episode 5: German Articles Explained</div><div><br></div><div>Browse all podcast episodes:<br><strong>https://podcast.bettergerman.info</strong></div><br><div><a href="https://bettergerman.info/community"><strong>🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and Community</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Early access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, <strong>all podcast resources</strong> in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.</div><div><strong>👉 Join here: </strong><a href="https://bettergerman.info/community"><strong>https://bettergerman.info/community</strong></a></div><div><br><a href="https://bettergerman.info/test"><strong>🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam</strong></a></div><div>Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: <a href="https://bettergerman.info/test"><strong>https://bettergerman.info/test</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br></div><div>🎓 Free Live Workshop | <a href="https://bettergerman.info/workshop">https://bettergerman.info/workshop</a></div><div><br></div><div>🌐 Website | <a href="https://bettergerman.info">https://bettergerman.info</a></div><div>▶️ YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/">https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/</a></div><div><br></div><div>🎵 TikTok | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/">https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman</a></div><div>📌 Pinterest | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman">https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman</a></div><div><br></div><div>✉️ Contact | <a href="mailto:podcast@bettergerman.info">podcast@bettergerman.info</a></div><div>🎙 Start from Episode 1 | <a href="https://bettergerman.info/1">https://bettergerman.info/1</a></div><div><br></div><div>⭐ Enjoyed this episode?</div><div>A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.</div><div><br></div>
June 5, 2026
Ep 71 Learn German City Words: Streets, Squares, and More
<div>🏙️ Learn German City Words: Streets, Squares, and More</div><div><br></div><div>In this episode, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary for talking about cities, streets, public transport, and the places around you. We cover common words you are likely to see in German-speaking cities, including streets, squares, houses, traffic lights, buses, trams, underground trains, and more.</div><div><br></div><div>You’ll also discover some interesting vocabulary differences, including Austrian and German words for sidewalks, the special Viennese word “Palais,” and why the word “Platz” can have several different meanings depending on the situation.<br><br>🎧 <a href="https://bettergerman.info/community"><strong>Better German Podcast+ — Exclusive Podcast & Community</strong></a> 🌏</div><div>In the community you find the list of words (and some extra) mentioned in this episode, as well as the <a href="https://community.besser-lernen.at/invitation?code=3E95G4#landing-page"><strong>Better German Starter Course!</strong></a><br>Also: Get early access to exclusive episodes, all podcast resources in one place, and the chance to ask questions and more!👉 Join here: <a href="https://bettergerman.info/community"><strong>https://bettergerman.info/community</strong></a> <br>There’s also a free version if you just want to get started.<br><br> 🎓<a href="https://bluemel.formaloo.me/15stiz"><strong>Interested in Taking a Course? - Free Placement Exam:</strong><br></a>Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program, and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials, and combine self-study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉Take the placement exam: <a href="https://bettergerman.info/test"><strong>https://bettergerman.info/test</strong></a> </div><div><br></div><div>🎯 In this episode:</div><div><br></div><div>• City vocabulary for everyday situations<br>• Streets, alleys, squares, and boulevards<br>• Traffic lights, crossings, and intersections<br>• Houses, high-rises, and skyscrapers<br>• Public transport vocabulary<br>• Austrian vs. German word differences<br>• Why German words can have multiple meanings<br>• Simple ways to practice and remember new vocabulary</div><br><div><a href="https://bettergerman.info/community"><strong>🎧 Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and Community</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Early access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, <strong>all podcast resources</strong> in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.</div><div><strong>👉 Join here: </strong><a href="https://bettergerman.info/community"><strong>https://bettergerman.info/community</strong></a></div><div><br><a href="https://bettergerman.info/test"><strong>🧭 Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement Exam</strong></a></div><div>Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉 Take the placement exam: <a href="https://bettergerman.info/test"><strong>https://bettergerman.info/test</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br></div><div>🎓 Free Live Workshop | <a href="https://bettergerman.info/workshop">https://bettergerman.info/workshop</a></div><div><br></div><div>🌐 Website | <a href="https://bettergerman.info">https://bettergerman.info</a></div><div>▶️ YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/">https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/</a></div><div><br></div><div>🎵 TikTok | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/">https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman</a></div><div>📌 Pinterest | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman">https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman</a></div><div><br></div><div>✉️ Contact | <a href="mailto:podcast@bettergerman.info">podcast@bettergerman.info</a></div><div>🎙 Start from Episode 1 | <a href="https://bettergerman.info/1">https://bettergerman.info/1</a></div><div><br></div><div>⭐ Enjoyed this episode?</div><div>A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.</div><div><br></div>
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