Yes, for beginners who have a little German and want real topics. Annik Rubens reads about daily life and culture slowly and clearly, and it works best from late beginner onward, though the show also has episodes for absolute beginners.
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Podcast
- Year
- 2026
- Episodes
- 300
Why it works for learners
This is learner-made audio from a native speaker, so the speed is deliberately reduced and the choice of words is considered. Unlike a lesson podcast, it mostly stays in German, which gives you real listening time early. Topics such as food, holidays, family, history and travel teach you about life in Germany alongside the language. Episodes are short, and free transcripts on the website let you check anything you miss.
What makes it hard
Slow speech is not simple speech: longer sentences and less common words still come up, so a complete novice may struggle. Slow reading also lacks the rhythm and contractions of normal talk, so you will need other sources before everyday German feels familiar.
How to use it
Pick a topic you care about from the archive. Listen once without the text, then read the transcript, then listen again. Try shadowing a few sentences aloud. When you can follow most episodes without reading, try normal-speed interviews alongside them.
More for German learners: our German guides.
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