English Breakthrough for Germans
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Podcast Overview
<p>English Breakthrough for Germans is a podcast for German speakers who want to become more confident English users.</p> <p>I'm Mike, an Australian language teacher living in Germany. I reached C2 level in German myself and have spent the last 13 years teaching English and German to adults.</p> <p>In each episode, you'll get comfortable English listening practice through stories from my own life, experiences from the classroom, and practical insights into how successful language learning really works.</p> <p>If you've ever thought:</p> <p>"I understand English, but I can't speak spontaneously."</p> <p>"I know the grammar, but I can't find the words."</p> <p>"I've been learning for years, but I still don't feel fluent."</p> <p>then this podcast is for you.</p> <p>I believe that language learning is not a talent. The learners who succeed are usually the ones who discover effective learning strategies and practise consistently.</p> <p>You'll learn how to improve your vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills, become a more independent learner, and take control of your own progress.</p> <p>If you're ready to break through your plateau and make real progress in English, you're in the right place.</p> <p></p> <p>Podcast by Mike Budden</p> <p>mike@mikeblanguages.com</p>
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4/28/2026
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Recent Episodes
August 4, 2026
Why is Movie Dubbing so Popular in Germany?
Why is dubbing so common in Germany—and has it affected how confidently Germans speak English? In this episode, I explore the history of German dubbing and some of the reasons it became so firmly established, from the growth of cinema after the Second World War to the size of the German-speaking market and the expectations of German audiences. I also share the story of watching the French film Amélie with my German flatmates—and my surprise when everyone suddenly started speaking German! We’ll look at: 🎬 Why Germany developed such a strong dubbing tradition🇩🇪 Why dubbing is less common in Scandinavia and the Netherlands🎙️ Why dubbed dialogue can sound different from the original👄 The challenge of matching translated dialogue to lip movements🌍 What can be lost—or creatively changed—in translation🗣️ How watching films in their original language can support your English learning Join my Patreon learning community for additional listening practice, language tips and the opportunity to ask me questions: https://www.patreon.com/cw/englishbreakthroughforgermans #LearnEnglish #EnglishForGermans #EnglischLernen #LanguageLearning #GermanDubbing #Dubbing #LearnEnglishWithMovies
July 28, 2026
5 Techniques to Improve Learning from Reading
Discover five practical techniques to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and speaking through reading: immersive reading, read and look up, shadowing, imitation, and summarising. Mike also explains why graded readers with audio are especially effective—and how to choose the right level for you. immersive reading read and look up shadowing imitation summarise the page. Join my Learning Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/englishbreakthroughforgermans
July 21, 2026
How Caitlin reached C1 German in Australia
Caitlin reached approximately C1 German before she had even set foot in Germany. How did she do it? In this episode, she shares how she built German into her daily life through listening, speaking, reading, writing and pronunciation practice. We also discuss why you don’t need to understand every word—and why speaking badly is a necessary step towards speaking well. Special offer! Join my Patreon for free now https://www.patreon.com/englishbreakthroughforgermans
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- What is English Breakthrough for Germans?
<p>English Breakthrough for Germans is a podcast for German speakers who want to become more confident English users.</p> <p>I'm Mike, an Australian language teacher living in Germany. I reached C2 level in German myself and have spent the last 13 years teaching English and German to adults.</p> <p>In each episode, you'll get comfortable English listening practice through stories from my own life, experiences from the classroom, and practical insights into how successful language learning really works.</p> <p>If you've ever thought:</p> <p>"I understand English, but I can't speak spontaneously."</p> <p>"I know the grammar, but I can't find the words."</p> <p>"I've been learning for years, but I still don't feel fluent."</p> <p>then this podcast is for you.</p> <p>I believe that language learning is not a talent. The learners who succeed are usually the ones who discover effective learning strategies and practise consistently.</p> <p>You'll learn how to improve your vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills, become a more independent learner, and take control of your own progress.</p> <p>If you're ready to break through your plateau and make real progress in English, you're in the right place.</p> <p></p> <p>Podcast by Mike Budden</p> <p>mike@mikeblanguages.com</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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