German with Stories Podcast

76. Goodbye Jul 6, 2026 00:06:39 This is the last episode of the German with Stories Podcast, but German with Stories continues. Please check my website germanwithstories.com for information about old and new books and stories.

75. Weihnachts- und Konsumstress Dec 16, 2025 00:11:30 In this episode, I talk about Christmas, gift-giving, and how a quiet tradition slowly turned into modern consumer culture.Website: https//:germanwithstories.comGWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstoriesNewsletter: https://germanwithstories.substack.com

74. Jahreszeiten Nov 25, 2025 00:10:54 In this episode, I talk about the four seasons in Germany and share a few personal memories about weather, travel, and typical activities throughout the year.https://germanwithstories.comhttps://germanwithstories.substack.comhttps://patreon.com/germanwithstories

73. Eindrücke aus Bolivien Nov 5, 2025 00:10:11 I share my impressions from three weeks in Bolivia — from Copacabana and Sucre to the famous Salar de Uyuni. Life at 4,000 meters, friendly people, and unique adventures.Transkript | GWS Club | Substack NewsletterBuch "Die Hexe von Bamberg": PDF eBook | AmazonReading Challenge-Gruppen: WhatsApp | Telegram

72. Hexen (Witches) Oct 14, 2025 00:11:07 Why are witches so fascinating and why did people in earlier centuries accuse certain women of being a witch? Listen to this episode and find out. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/72-hexenSubstack NewsletterGerman with Stories Club

71. Sprache, Heimat, Identität - Wieviel Integration ist notwendig? Sep 23, 2025 00:11:55 In this episode, I talk about integration vs. preserving traditions when moving abroad. Some families lose their grandparents’ language within two generations, while others keep their culture alive for centuries.Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/71-sprache-heimat-identitaetGWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstoriesSubstack Newsletter: https://germanwithstories.substack.com

70. Lese-Challenge Karina hat eine Mission Aug 29, 2025 00:08:31 Mehr Infos zu meinen Lese-Challenges: https://germanwithstories.com/reading-challenges/Substack-Artikel: https://germanwithstories.substack.com/p/karina-hat-eine-mission-die-storyTranskript Podcast: https://germanwithstories.com/70-lese-challenge-karina-hat-eine-mission/

69. Macht KI uns dumm? Jul 29, 2025 00:09:53 I use AI every day – and yet, I’m becoming more and more skeptical. In this podcast episode, I talk about generic content, critical thinking, and the question: what still truly comes from us?GWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstoriesTranskript: https://germanwithstories.com/69-macht-ki-uns-dumm

68. Das Deutschland-Ticket Jul 1, 2025 00:07:03 In this episode, I’m talking about the Deutschland-Ticket, how to get it and how to use it, including my own experiences. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.comWorksheet and Speaking Practice: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

67. Introvertierte versus extrovertierte Sprachlerner Jun 9, 2025 00:11:47 What are the differences between introverted and extroverted language learners? What are their strengths and weaknesses? Website: https://germanwithstories.comGWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

66. Ein neuer Kanzler und ein neuer Papst May 11, 2025 00:09:53 In this podcast episode, I talk about a current topic: as of this week, Germany has a new chancellor (Friedrich Merz) and the Catholic Church has a new pope (Leo XIV).Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/66-ein-neuer-kanzler-und-ein-neuer-papst/German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

65. Wie du mit Stories dein Deutsch verbesserst Apr 28, 2025 00:11:18 In this episode, we will have a look at a paragraph from a story and learn how it can help you to improve your German. Transcript: https://germanwithstories.comGWS Club & Shop: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

64. Wer war Widukind? Apr 4, 2025 00:07:25 This episode is about a ruler of the Saxons who lived in 8th century and is still well-known in the region of Ostwestfalen where I was born. You can find a transcript at https://germanwithstories.com/64-wer-war-widukind/

63. Short Stories for Beginners - Oma geht online Mar 10, 2025 00:11:24 In this episode, you can listen to one of the stories from my new book "Ein Alpaka in der Lüneburger Heide". It's about a lady who decides to get internet access at the age of 76 and then starts to learn English online and how to buy stuff on Amazon. Transkript: https://germanwithstories.com/63-short-stories-for-beginners-oma-geht-online/Buch "Ein Alpaka in der Lüneburger Heide&

62. Das Ende von Skype Mar 3, 2025 00:11:06 Did or do you use Skype? And did you hear that it will close down in May? Skype was part of my private and professional life for a long time and so I decided to record a podcast episode about Skype. You can find the transcript and audio of this podcast also on my website: https://germanwithstories.com/62-das-ende-von-skype/More materials and my books are available on Patreon: https://patreon.com/g

61. Ein Stück Deutschland in Argentinien Feb 5, 2025 00:12:46 In diesem Podcast nehme ich dich mit in die "deutschen" Orte La Cumbrecita und Villa General Belgrano in Argentinien. Auf meiner Website findest du ein Transkript mit einigen Fotos: https://germanwithstories.com/61-ein-stueck-deutschland-in-argentinien/ I also mention my new collection of short stories for beginners: Ein Alpaka in der Lünebürger Heide - 20 Unique German Short Stories f

60. Frohes Neues Jahr Jan 1, 2025 00:12:58 This episode is about the future of German with Stories and especially the membership program. If you find it difficult to understand what I'm saying, please check the transcript here: https://germanwithstories.com/60-frohes-neues-jahr/ If necessary, you can easily copy the text and have it translated by ChatGPT or GoogleTranslate.

59. Die Weihnachtseinladung Dec 23, 2024 00:09:36 Short Story: Die russische Studentin Irina kann über Weihnachten nicht nach Hause fahren und ihre deutsche Freundin Julia lädt zu Heiligabend ein. GWS Website GWS Club (Patreon) Buy me a coffee

58. Winter in der Natur Dec 13, 2024 00:10:44 Wie verbringen die Tiere in den deutschsprachigen Ländern den Winter? Wer macht Winterschlaf? Wie finden Tiere Futter, die keinen Winterschlaf machen? German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories German with Stories Website: https://germanwithstories.com Support the podcast and buy me a coffee :-)

57. Winter in früheren Zeiten Dec 3, 2024 00:09:12 Wie haben die Menschen im 18. Jahrhundert die Winter erlebt? Wie war ein Leben ohne Elektrizität? GWS Club + Shop: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories GWS Website: https://germanwithstories.com Telegram Channel: https://t.me/germanwithstories Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories

56. Die Meerjungfrau von Fehmarn (Short Story) Nov 23, 2024 00:10:20 Listen to a short story about the mermaid Lira who visits the Baltic Sea island Fehmarn. Make most of this podcast episode by becoming a member of the German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Find more materials to improve your German on my website and in my Patreon shop: https://germanwithstories.com https://www.patreon.com/c/germanwithstories/shop Support the podcast:

55. Die Ostseeinseln zu Zeiten der DDR Nov 13, 2024 00:09:49 Zwischen 1949 und 1990 gehörte Deutschlands größte Insel Rügen zur DDR. Jeder wollte dort Urlaub machen, aber das war gar nicht so einfach. Eine PDF mit Vokabeln und Worksheet bekommst du im German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Mit dem Discount Code PODCAST bekommst du im Patreon-Shop 10% Rabatt auf mein PDF eBook "Ein unvergesslicher Urlaub". Natürlich kannst du es au

54. Was ist eine Hallig und wie lebt man dort? Nov 3, 2024 00:08:47 A Hallig is a tiny island in the North Sea. These kind of islands are regularly flooded and life there is very special. If you would like to work actively with the podcast episode, join the GWS Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories PDF eBook “Die Heimat verlassen”: https://www.patreon.com/GermanwithStories/shop/die-heimat-verlassen-a2-b1-599757 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/germanwiths

53. Ruf der Ferne (Short Story) Oct 23, 2024 00:16:54 Short Story (Intermediate): Leonardo emigriert Anfang der 1920er von Sizilien nach Argentinien. PDF + Worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Website: https://germanwithstories.com Telegram Channel: https://t.me/germanwithstories

52. Die neue Schülerin (Short Story) Oct 13, 2024 00:12:33 A2/B1: A short story about a girl from Angola who ends up in a small German town in the 1970s. German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Website: https://germanwithstories.com Want to support the podcast? https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories Telegram Channel: t.me/germanwithstories

51. Alexander von Humboldt Oct 3, 2024 00:07:10 Wer war Alexander von Humboldt und warum hat er fünf Jahre den amerikanischen Kontinent bereist? Transkript & Worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Website: https://germanwithstories.com

Willkommen zu Season 2 Oct 1, 2024 00:04:43 This is the intro episode for season 2. The German with Stories podcast is part of the membership program German with Stories club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Meine Website: https://germanwithstories.com

50. Eine Familie aus Hamburg - End of Season 1 Sep 16, 2024 00:04:39 Beginners A1/A2: This is the last episode of season 1. Get “Eine Familie aus Hamburg” as a PDF ebook with a 25% discount by applying the discount code HAMBURG (valid until September 30, 2024). The ebook is available at the GWS Patreon shop and includes access to audios without podcast intros and outros. PDF ebook "Eine Familie aus Hamburg" (25% off with HAMBURG) Amazon Paperback "E

49. Motivation, Ziele, Planung beim Sprachenlernen Sep 9, 2024 00:13:44 Intermediate B1/B2: In dieser Folge spreche ich darüber, warum du genau wissen solltest, warum du Deutsch lernst, warum du Leistungsziele brauchst und warum Planung wichtig ist. German with Stories Club: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories Ebook Package Luca Lampariello: 10 Rules for Smart Language Learning:

48. Katharinas Tagebuch II Aug 26, 2024 00:05:30 Beginners A1/A2: Margarethe and Paula read another entry from Katharina’s diary. This time, it was written in 1932. PDF with transcript, vocabulary German-English and worksheet available at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

47. Deutschland 1929 - 1933 Aug 19, 2024 00:14:07 Intermediate B1/B2: In this episode, I talk about the last years of the Weimar Republic and the events that led to the rise of the Hitler and the Nazis. PDF with transcript, vocabulary and worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

46. Katharinas Tagebuch I Aug 12, 2024 00:05:55 Beginners A1/A2: Margarethe and Paula discover a diary that Margarethe’s mother Katharina started to write in 1918 and read the first entry. Transcript with vocabulary German - English + worksheet at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

45. Deutschland 1918 - 1923 Aug 5, 2024 00:12:27 Intermediate B1/B2: Why did the First World War end in November 1918? How did life in Germany continue? What political changes took place? These are the questions addressed in today's podcast episode. Warum endete der Erste Weltkrieg im November 1918? Wie ging das Leben in Deutschland weiter? Welche politischen Veränderungen gab es? Um diese Fragen geht es in der heutigen Podcast-Folge. PDF wi

44. Ausflug an die Nordsee Jul 29, 2024 00:05:23 Beginners A1/A2: Jana and her family visit Neuwerk, a tiny island in the North Sea. Transcript with vocabulary and worksheet available at patreon.com/germanwithstories

43. Urlaubstypen Jul 22, 2024 00:11:14 What does your perfect vacation look like? In this episode, 6 fictional people tell you how and where they like to spend their time off. Get your transcript with vocabulary and worksheet at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories.

42. Rückflug nach Deutschland Jul 15, 2024 00:05:21 Beginners A1/A2: Paula and her family fly back to Germany. In this episode, you will learn vocabulary related to airports and flights. Get your transcript with vocabulary and exercises at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

41. Urlaubserinnerungen Jul 8, 2024 00:12:55 In this episode I’m talking about vacations in Germany, the Czech Republic, Cuba, California and Uruguay. Become a member of the German with Stories Club and get access to a transcript with vocabulary and exercises. https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

40. Urlaub in Bulgarien Jul 1, 2024 00:05:35 Beginners A1/A2: Paula, her husband and her daughter are on holiday in the Bulgarian city of Burgas. Transcript with vocabulary, worksheet & audio: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

39. Wie funktioniert der German with Stories Club? Jun 24, 2024 00:14:31 In this episode, I’m talking about the GWS Club, how it works and what you can expect as a member. A transcript with vocabulary and exercises is available at https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

38. Luise arbeitet im Garten Jun 17, 2024 00:04:06 Beginners A1/A2: Luise talks about her garden and the vegetables and fruits she plants and harvests. Transcript with vocabulary + worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

37. Gibt es zu viele Ausländer in Deutschland? Jun 10, 2024 00:18:56 Intermediate B1/B2: How many foreigners are there in Germany? What has changed in the last 50 years? What are the problems? Transcript & Worksheet: https://patreon.com/germanwithstorieshttps://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories/e/264655

36. Zurück in Hamburg Jun 3, 2024 00:14:02 Beginners A1/A2: Luise and her family are back in Hamburg and Paula tells her grandma Margarethe about the wedding in England. Join the Patreon June Challenge: https://patreon.com/germanwithstories

35. Ausbildung, Fortbildung, Weiterbildung May 27, 2024 00:16:21 Intermediate B1/B2: In dieser Folge erkläre ich dir die Unterschiede zwischen Ausbildung, Fortbildung und Weiterbildung mit Hilfe von Beispielen aus dem Berufsleben. Worksheet + Transkript mit Vokabular: https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories/e/259200

34. Ein geheimnisvoller Franzose May 20, 2024 00:14:51 Beginners A1/A2: We’re still at Michael’s and William’s wedding in England and finally meet Luise’s second daughter Marlene and her new boyfriend Pierre, a mysterious Frenchman. https://germanwithstories.com https://patreon.com/GermanwithStories

33 . Von Supermärkten, Onlinekursen und vom Drauflosschreiben May 13, 2024 00:17:14 Intermediate B1/B2: What do supermarkets in Argentina, language learning and writing a novel without planning ahead have in common? Listen and find out! Get your transcript and worksheet here: https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories/e/254334

32. Michaels Hochzeit May 6, 2024 00:15:24 Beginners A1/A2. Luise and her family are in England because Luise's son Michael and his British partner William are getting married there. If you would like to join my 4-Week Program "German with Short Stories A2" (Start: May 13, 2024), please go here for more information: http://germanwithstories.com/stories1

31. Probleme und Pläne - Persönliche Reflexionen Apr 30, 2024 00:16:41 Intermediate B1/B2: In diesem Podcast erzähle ich dir, warum ich in den letzten Wochen und Monaten nicht immer so glücklich war und welche Änderungen es bei German with Stories geben wird. Zu diesem Podcast gibt es ein spezielles Transkript mit Fokus auf Futur II (Futur Perfekt). Du findest es hier: https://buymeacoffee.com/germanwithstories/e/248782

30. Anruf von Marlene Apr 29, 2024 00:13:03 Beginners A1/A2: Today, you will finally meet Marlene, Luise’s mysterious second daughter who lives somewhere abroad. Find out where to get your worksheet at germanwithstories.com

29. Eindrücke aus Chile Apr 22, 2024 00:15:46 Intermediate B1/B2: In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to Chile and tell you about two not-very-nice Germans who lived and died in Chile. A transcript with vocabulary and a worksheet is available at germanwithstories.com.

28. Luise trifft sich mit ihrer Freundin Apr 15, 2024 00:14:01 Beginners A1/A2: Luise meets her friend Margot at a café and they discuss family issues. Get your transcript with vocabulary German - English and your worksheet at germanwithstories.com.

27. Wird die nächste Generation noch Sprachen lernen? Apr 8, 2024 00:16:58 B1/B2: In this episode, I’m talking about the (possible) future of language learning and the influence of artificial intelligence. Get your additional materials at germanwithstories.com

26. Der Osterhase war da Apr 1, 2024 00:12:59 Beginners A1/A2. It's Easter in Hamburg and 8-year-old Jana is excited about Easter eggs, chocolate, and the Easter Bunny.

25. Erinnerungen an 2020 Mar 25, 2024 00:19:24 Intermediate B1/B2: In this episode, I’m talking about 2020, the year that most likely had an impact on every listener.

24. Besuch in der Bücherei Mar 18, 2024 00:16:42 A1/A2 - Luise and her granddaughter Jana go to the library and choose some new books they want to read.

23. Interview mit Polyglott Dr. Gareth Popkins Mar 11, 2024 00:20:41 Intermediate B1/B2: I speak with British polyglot Dr. Gareth Popkins (https://howtogetfluent.com / Instagram: @drpopkinsgerman) about his love for languages and language learning. Free transcript: https://germanwithstories.com/interview-gareth-popkins

22. Überraschung für Paula Mar 4, 2024 00:14:04 A1/A1 Beginners - It’s Paula’s birthday and her family prepared a surprise party for her.

21. Stromausfälle und andere Katastrophen Feb 26, 2024 00:14:41 Intermediate B1/B2: Life update Daniela: Power outages in Buenos Aires and what caused them. Some flashbacks to minor travel disasters in the past und plans for the future.

20. Margarethe erzählt von ihren Geschwistern Feb 19, 2024 00:13:10 Beginners A1/A2: Margarethe and Paula talk about Margarethe’s siblings and what happened to them.

19. Kann man in Deutschland über die Nazizeit sprechen? Feb 12, 2024 00:17:34 B1/B2 - In this episode, I’ll talk about how my grandparents experienced the Nazi regime in Germany and what I learned about it in school.

18. Besuch aus Mexiko Feb 5, 2024 00:12:57 Beginners A1/A2: Paula comes home from the reading tour with the Mexican author Miguel and invites him to meet her family. Her grandmother Margarethe is pleased when she discovers that Miguel speaks a little German.

17. Taxifahrer Jan 29, 2024 00:14:32 Intermediate B1/B2: In this episode, I’m talking about my experiences with taxi drivers in Latin America.

16. Es schneit Jan 22, 2024 00:15:13 Beginners A1/A2: It snowed in Hamburg and Luise is watching her granddaughter Jana building a snowman in the garden.

15. Bücher lesen Jan 15, 2024 00:14:09 Intermediate B1/B2: In this episode, you will hear about my passion for books and my experiences with books and libraries as a child.

14. Ein neues Jahr beginnt Jan 8, 2024 00:15:02 Beginners A1/A2. Michael and his partner William leave Hamburg to return to England after they told Michael’s family that they plan to get married in a couple of months.

13 - Die Deutschen und ihre Fremdsprachenkenntnisse Jan 1, 2024 00:13:38 Intermediate B1/B2: How well do Germans speak foreign languages? Which foreign languages do we learn at school or what was it like in the past?

12. Weihnachtsmorgen Dec 25, 2023 00:09:30 Beginners A1/A2: Paula gets up on Christmas Day, is annoyed about her sister who didn’t come home for Christmas and talks to her grandmother Margarethe.

11 - Freust du dich auf Weihnachten? Dec 18, 2023 00:10:13 Intermediate B1/B2 - For this episode, I chose a topic that is appropriate for December: Christmas. You will hear what Christmas was like when I was a child in Germany and how I think about while living in the Southern hemisphere.

10 - Luises Kinder Dec 11, 2023 00:11:17 For Beginners A1/A2. In this episode, Luise tells you about her children, where they live, and what they do.

9 - Gedanken über Deutschland und Lateinamerika Dec 4, 2023 00:15:02 Intermediate B1/B2. In this episode, I talk about Germany and some Latin American countries and tell you why I like especially South America so much.

8 - Paula bei der Arbeit Nov 27, 2023 00:10:37 Beginners A1/A2: In this episode, you will hear about Paula’s work day at a publishing house in Hamburg

7 - Social Media und Sprachenlernen Nov 20, 2023 00:13:23 ntermediate b1/B2. In this episode, I discuss what I think about social media in general and about the usefulness of social media for language learning purposes in particular.

6 - Margarethe erzählt Nov 13, 2023 00:09:32 Beginners A1/A2: In this episode, Luise’s 92-year-old mom Margarethe tells you a bit about herself and her life.

5 - Freundschaften aus der Kindheit Nov 6, 2023 00:10:28 Intermediate B1/B2. In this episode, I talk about childhood friends. How important are they when we grow up and what happens when you move to a different city or country?

4 - Ein ganz normaler Abend Oct 30, 2023 00:10:38 Beginners A1/A2. In this episode, you will hear how Luise and her family spend a normal evening at home in Hamburg.

3 - Stereotypen über Deutsche Oct 23, 2023 00:16:19 Intermediate B1/B2 - In this episode I’m discussing a list of stereotypes about Germans that I found online. Are we really like that?

2 - Luises Familie Oct 16, 2023 00:07:42 Beginners A1/A2 - This is the first episode for beginners. Luise, a 70-year-old woman from Hamburg tells you about herself and her family.

1 - Willkommen beim German with Stories Podcast Oct 9, 2023 00:07:12 GERMAN WITH STORIES Podcast is a brand-new podcast with episodes for beginner and intermediate students of German. Your host is a digital nomad German teacher who alternates between talking about all kinds of topics (intermediate level) and telling an ongoing story about the life of a fictional German family (beginner episodes).

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