German Listening Comprehension| A2 - B1

German Listening

Sharpen your German listening skills with our interactive written articles, paired with audio recordings. Explore culturally relevant, bite-sized texts, enhancing comprehension for effective language learning.

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German Listening: A2

Hildegard von Bingen

Discover the extraordinary life of this medieval visionary, polymath and saint.

Rammstein

A simple text about this controversial German metal band. Ready? Feuer frei!

Schlager Music

Though divisive in taste, Schlager's cultural impact in Germany remains undeniable.

German Christmas Markets

Discover centuries-old traditions, featuring twinkling lights and delectable food.

Anne Frank

Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl, who hid from the Nazis in the Netherlands.

Sophie Scholl

A group of young Germans, who risked everything to resist the Nazi regime.

World War 2

German Listening: B1

Nietzsche's Life & Philosophy

Who was Friedrich Nietzsche? What defined his life? What were his ideas?

Käthe Kollwitz

A famed German artist, known for her prints and sculptures, pivotal in 20th-century art.

C.G. Jung

Discover the father of analytical psychology. What were his main ideas?

The German Witch Hunt

Explore the persecution of thousands for witchcraft in the 16th-17th centuries.

Berghain

A Berlin nightclub, with one of the hardest door policies in the world.

New German Cinema

A groundbreaking film movement that revolutionized German cinema.

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Conversational Lessons

Break through the Intermediate Plateau with four online private lessons shaped around your level, your interests, and your voice!

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7-Day Story Challenge

One short, beginner-friendly German story each day for a week - with audio, exercises, and flashcards. Show up every day to stay in the challenge, build a habit, and keep your momentum!

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Surviving German Winter

In this podcast episode, we'll share our tips on how to endure the bitter German winter. Topics include taking part in traditions like Christmas markets and Krampus walks, winter food and cozy indoor activities.

99 German Idioms

Download our free PDF: 99 German words & idioms. Each expression comes with a German example sentence, a translation & useful vocabulary.

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German Listening Comprehension| A2 - B1