To help you improve your listening comprehension and language skills at home, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 podcasts for learning German. No matter what your current language level is, you’re sure to find something suitable here.
Enjoy listening and learning! Best wishes from the Studienkolleg Düsseldorf team!
The 5 Best Podcasts for You!
Deutsche Welle – Learn German
This podcast is ideal for those who have just started learning German. The text is primarily in English at first, and you’ll be gradually introduced to more German with each episode. A transcript and exercises are available to accompany the podcast. In terms of content, you’ll follow Philipp and Paula on their exciting journey through Germany.
Slow German
Here, students of all language levels will find something for themselves! If you’ve just started learning German, you can listen to content from the ‘Absolute Beginner’ category. If you’re more advanced, you’ll find interesting audios on various topics such as history, health and social issues, or food and drink. Did you know what it means if someone says ‘Schwein gehabt’ to you? No? Then be sure to check out episode 115 and learn about German expressions!
Auf Deutsch gesagt
Do you already speak German at an advanced level? Then this podcast is perfect for you! Here, you can improve your German and get insights into Germany from a native speaker’s perspective!
Deutsche Welle – Wort der Woche
Don’t have much time right now but still want to regularly improve your German? Here, you’ll learn a new and unusual word each week, complete with its meaning!
Deutsche Welle – Sprachbar
Here, you have the opportunity to discover the nuances and secrets of the German language. In roughly 5-minute episodes, headlines, idioms, or famous quotes are explained. Become a real pro—so what are you waiting for?
And which of the 5 top podcasts for learning German did you like the most?
