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Learn German A2 | Slow German News for Beginners, Daily

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Learn German with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, clear German at A2, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.


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WHAT YOU GET

A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, in everyday German at a pace you can follow.


Every episode has its own page with the full German transcript, the English translation beside it, the day's vocabulary, one grammar point and a short quiz. No account needed to read.


WHY NEWS WORKS BETTER THAN EXERCISES

You already know what happened today. That means your attention goes to the German instead of to the story, which is the fastest route from textbook German to German you actually meet.


WHO A2 IS FOR

You know the basics and you want to stop translating in your head. This is slow German listening practice built on real news rather than scripted conversation. If it feels fast, the same stories run at A1 the same morning. If it feels easy, go to B1+.


NOT SURE THIS IS YOUR LEVEL?

About twenty short questions place you on the CEFR scale and show you what to work on next:

https://linguawire.com/assessment


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Alle Episoden

A2 German News | Why Electric Bikes Are Catching On in Nigeria

16.08.2026, 02:39

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: In Nigeria, riders are switching to electric motorcycles to cut fuel and maintenance costs as petrol prices rise, even though charging and power supply can be a problem. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not just the first-born son, can inherit the throne.

Heute: E-Motorräder werden in Nigeria beliebt · Liechtenstein ändert die Thronfolge.

Today’s German focus: ohne zu laden = without charging. Vocabulary: die Wartung (maintenance), der Akku (battery), der Strom (electricity).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-16


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A2 German News | Can Zambia Finish Counting After Violence?

15.08.2026, 02:32

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Zambia's election commission resumes counting after attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballots, aiming to announce results by Sunday evening. Also: A large battery-electric aircraft completes its first test flight, lasting nearly half an hour and costing just $5 in electricity.

Heute: Zählung in Sambia läuft wieder · Großes Elektroflugzeug fliegt zum ersten Mal.

Today’s German focus: sei unter Kontrolle, under control = under control. Vocabulary: Wahlurne (ballot box), Stichwahl (runoff election), Sicherheit (safety).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-15


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A2 German News | Can South Korea's Kospi Keep Its Wild Ride Going?

14.08.2026, 03:23

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: South Korea's Kospi swings sharply, and one investor loses $14,000 in a month. Also: Millions in Spain gather to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century.

Heute: Kospi schwankt stark · Spanien sieht totale Sonnenfinsternis.

Today’s German focus: werden, to become / to be = to become / to be. Vocabulary: warten (to wait), klatschen (to clap), verdecken (to cover / to hide).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-14


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A2 German News | Can WHO Stop the Ebola Outbreak?

13.08.2026, 03:27

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo could become the deadliest ever, with more than 4,300 cases and over 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report new evidence that glueballs may exist, based on results from the BES III experiment in China.

Heute: Ebola im Osten des Kongo · Neue Hinweise auf Glueballs.

Today’s German focus: ist vor – means is ahead of = is ahead of. Vocabulary: der Ausbruch (the outbreak), die Ausbreitung (the spread), die Hilfe (help).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-13


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A2 German News | Can One Midwife Help Black Moms and Babies?

12.08.2026, 03:25

Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Zambia heads to a big election as voters ask whether economic reforms have improved daily life, with inflation, debt restructuring, and high household costs in the background. Also: A midwife in Alabama travels long distances to help mothers and babies in places with little or no birth care, especially where Black women face worse outcomes.

Heute: Wahl in Sambia unter Druck · Hebamme hilft in Geburtswüsten.

Today’s German focus: spüren, to feel or notice = to feel or notice. Vocabulary: die Inflation (inflation), die Schuldensanierung (debt restructuring), der Haushalt (household).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-08-12


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