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Learn by listening to the German language with an interesting variety of topics revolving around German culture, history, pop culture, and everyday life in Berlin. Choose your level: Level A (beginner), B (intermediate) and C (advanced).

Berlin Connection


    • Feb 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    S02E01 Willkommen zur zweiten Staffel!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 3:31


    In dieser ersten Folge der brandneuen Staffel 2 werde ich euch ein bisschen was dazu erzählen, was ich in den letzten Monaten so gemacht habe. Ausserdem gibt es ein kleines Intro dazu, was euch in den nächsten Wochen bei Berlin Connection Podcast alles so erwartet. Viel Spaß beim Anhören der Folge!Wenn Du das Transkript zu dieser Folge erhalten möchtest: Melde dich bei Berlin Connection  auf unserer Website an und werde Teil unserer Deutsch-Lern-Community. Sobald du dabei bist,  kannst du an vielen Konversationsgruppen teilnehmen,  zweimal pro Woche das Transkript zur aktuellen mit Vokabeln und ein Worksheet bekommen und dich täglich in unserem Slack Forum mit anderen Deutschlernenden austauschen.

    Level C S01E20 Sinfonie der Großstadt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 4:09


    In this episode I speak about the film classic "Berlin—Sinfonie der Großstadt" from 1927. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here and get access to our German learning community, take part in conversation groups, receive the transcript twice per week with vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary.

    Level C S01E19 Spektakulärer Museumsraub

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 4:05


    In this episodes I speak about the spectacular museum robbery of the "Maple Leaf" in Berlin.Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here and get access to our German learning community, take part in conversation groups, receive the transcript twice per week with vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary.

    Level B S01E20 Der Himmel über Berlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 3:37


    In this episodes I speak about the german film classic "Der Himmel über Berlin" (1987) by Wim Wenders. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here and get access to our German learning community, take part in conversation groups, receive the transcript twice per week with vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary.

    Level C S01E18 Schwarzwald

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 4:03


    In this episodes I speak about the Black Forest. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here and get access to our German learning community, take part in conversation groups, receive the transcript twice per week with vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary.

    Level A S01E20 Schlittenfahren

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 3:45


    In this episodes I speak about my Christmas 2020 and sledging in Switzerland.If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here and get access to our German learning community, take part in conversation groups, receive the transcript twice per week with vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary.

    Level A S01E19 Reisen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 3:37


    In this episodes I speak about my favorite ways of traveling and spending my vacation. If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here and get access to our German learning community, take part in conversation groups, receive the transcript twice per week with vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary.

    Level C S01E17 Gehaltsverhandlungen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 4:35


    In this episode I speak about the do's and don'ts in a German salary negotiation. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E18 Sport und Bewegung

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 4:11


    In this episode I speak about sport and movement. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level B S01E19 Die Museumsinsel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 4:18


    In this episode I speak about the Museum Island,  Berlins outstanding ensemble of five world-renowned museums. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

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    Level A S01E17 Die Pfaueninsel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 3:34


    In this episode I speak about the historical peacock island southwest of Berlin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level C S01E16 Der Besuch der alten Dame

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 4:39


    In this episode I speak about one of the most famous Swiss theater plays by playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt. It's about an old lady returning to her home village after decades to take revenge for an old injustice. Psychological drama and dark humor at its best. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level B S01E18 Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 3:40


    In this episode I speak about the german Netflix Series Dark - perfect for gloomy autumn nights. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level C S01E15 Fledermäuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 4:45


    In this episode I speak about the secret life of bats in Berlin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level B S01E17 Im Nebel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 3:41


    In this episode I speak about autumns arrival and a poem by Hermann Hesse. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level A S01E16 Feiertage in Deutschland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 4:32


    In this episode I speak about the holidays in Germany. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level B S01E16 Hermann Hesse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 4:17


    In this episode I speak about the life and work of the famous German writer Hermann Hesse. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level A S01E15 Verkehr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 3:53


    In this episode I speak about transportation in Berlin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level C S01E14 Christiane F. - Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 5:03


    In this episode I speak about the cult movie of West-Berlin in the 1980ies in which we are blessed with an appearance of David Bowie. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level C S01E13 Das Tessin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 4:05


    In this episode I speak about my trip to the Italian speaking region of Switzerland. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level B S01E15 Der Wochenmarkt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 3:22


    In this episode I speak about the traditional German Wochenmarkt. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level C S01E12 Das Maybachufer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 3:33


    In this episode I speak about the beautiful Maybachufer in Berlin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E14 Die Müritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 4:18


    In this episode I speak about the stunning Nationalpark "die Müritz". Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E14 Berufe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 3:50


    In this episode I speak about professions and worklife. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E13 Haustiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 3:20


    In this episode I speak about pets and my cat "Cheesy". Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E13 Die Gebrüder Grimm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 4:55


    In this episode I speak about the famous Brothers Grimm - die Gebrüder Grimm. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level C S01E11 Der Erlkönig

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 6:08


    In this episode I speak about Goethes most famous ballad of all times: Erlkönig. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E12 Space X im Weltall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 3:17


    In this episode I speak about the recent crewed Space X launch. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E12 Kleidung

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 3:28


    In this episode I speak about clothes and shopping. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level C S01E10 Werkstatt für Uhren-Reparatur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 3:59


    In this episode I speak about a lovely place in Berlin that feels like a time capsule. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E11 Die Mauer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 4:42


    In this episode I speak about the Berlin Wall. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E11 Der Fernsehturm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 3:05


    In this episode I speak about the landmark of Berlin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level C S01E09 Ich fühls nicht

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 4:21


    In this episode I speak about the latest comic by Liv Strömquist called "Ich fühls' nicht". Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E10 Goodbye Lenin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 3:45


    In this episode I speak about the wonderful movie Goodbye Lenin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E10 Fahrrad fahren

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 3:32


    In this episode I speak about bike riding in Berlin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E09 Deutsches Frühstück

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 3:37


    In this episode I speak about a typical German breakfast. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E09 Brezeln

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 3:53


    In this episode I speak about how to make amazing Bavarian Brezeln. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E08 Weltreise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 4:15


    In this episode I speak about countries and cities all around the world. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E08 Helene Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 4:35


    In this episode I speak about the famous Schlager star Helene Fischer. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level C S01E08 Lakritze

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 5:53


    In this episode I speak about the candy Lakritze and share the personal story of my very brief career as a Lakritze seller. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level C S01E07 Faust

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 3:57


    In this episode I speak about the famous german work of literature: Faust and why it is never a good idea to sell your soul to the devil. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E07 Bauhaus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 4:39


    In this episode I speak about the Bauhaus, one of the most influential institutions of modern art, design and architecture in the 20th Century. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E07 Beim Arzt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 3:20


    In this episode I speak about a visit at the doctors. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E06 Sehenswürdigkeiten in Berlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 3:47


    In this episode I speak about the four most famous sites in Berlin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level C S01E06 Ich bin ein Berliner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 3:57


    In this episode I speak about the Kennedys famous speech in Berlin. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E06 Sprachen in der Schweiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 4:17


    In this episode I speak about the four official languages in Switzerland. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox.

    Level C S01E05 Tsundoku

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 4:30


    In this episode I speak about the concept of Tsundoku. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E05 Jahreszeiten und Wetter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 4:24


    In this episode I speak about the four seasons and the weather in Germany. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level B S01E05 Unübersetzbare Worte auf Deutsch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 4:00


    In this episode I speak about four untranslatable words in German. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level A S01E04 Daniel Brühl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 3:43


    In this episode I speak about the actor Daniel Brühl. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

    Level C S01E4 Franz Kafka

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 5:52


    In this episode I speak about Franz Kafka. Enjoy the episode!If you want to get the transcript of this episode: subscribe here to the worksheets newsletter and receive the transcript, vocabulary notes and a link to a new set in a  vocabulary app to practice the new vocabulary once per week—directly to your inbox. 

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