What do the German words: kapieren; blicken; schnallen; raffen; checken and peilen have in common? They are all popular German colloquial and slang alternatives for the verb: verstehen. These expressions equate to English phrases like “to get something”, “to catch on”, “to get the drift” etc and are used daily by many German natives. Also if you’ve never heard the saying “nur Bahnhof verstehen”, then todays podcast is compulsory listening – preposterous as that may sound! hirnverbrannt = preposterous; daft Play German podcast in new window (7.4MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Online Quiz Accordion Less

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Germany is famous for the October Beer Festival more commonly known as the Oktoberfest. Germany’s Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria during late September (and running to early October). The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture and is the world’s largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. For the culture vultures out there, get ready for a marathon piss up of beer, beer and more beer! Let’s get legless in our “lederhosen” and “dirndls” German style. einen Riesenschädel haben = to have a hangover(lit. to have an enormous skull) Play German podcast in new window (6.6MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Bookmark/ Share a2a_linkname=document.title;a2a_linkurl=location.href; Less

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This week we get to listen in on the girls gossiping in German about guys they have the hots for! Learn German slang expressions for saying you’re “nuts about someone” or a whole list of German idioms to express being “head over heels” or “up on cloud nine”. Finally you’ll know the colloquial expressions and translations for your next approach. Du siehst echt zum Anbeißen gut aus! Grrr! As usual there are plenty of German online quizzes for you to review and practice today’s lesson. (Music in today’s podcast is by the Swiss band: WhoTheFunk) zum Anbeißen gut aussehen = to look good enough to eat Play German podcast in new window (9MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Online Quiz Accordion Less

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We’ve already looked at useful German vocabulary for when things don’t go as planned so today’s podcast is devoted to the good times when everything goes smoothly and you have everything under control. Learn the German translation for common expressions and phrases like “to have a knack for something” and “to go like clockwork”. alles in Butter = everything is okay, it’s all good Play German podcast in new window (4.9MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Online Quiz Accordion Less

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The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This week we enjoy a hearty traditional German meal and while we gorge ourselves on mouth watering German cuisine, we teach you the English to German translation of phrases related to appetite, food and drink. By the end of this show you’ll know how to say that you’re “craving something” as well as tell someone to “dig in”. The best way to learn German is with a satisfied belly and Jägermeister at hand to get the digestive and creativity juices flowing. “Lass es dir schmecken!” Essen spachteln / Essen in sich hineinspachteln = to scoff oneself Play German podcast in new window (7.5MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Online Quiz Accordion Less

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Today we look at cool German phrases and idiomatic expressions to use when you’re stunned, lost for words and simply don’t believe a word you’re hearing. “jdm die Spucke weg bleiben”; and “im Wald stehen” are just two of today’s gems from a long list of popular and funny German sayings. Ich glaube mich knutscht ein Elch = I must be seeing / hearing things! (lit. I think an elk is kissing me) Play German podcast in new window (6.3MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Bookmark/ Share a2a_linkname=document.title;a2a_linkurl=location.href; Less

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This week you will learn German idioms and cool sayings to express that you’re in your element and doing great. With a bit of luck once you’ve listened to the audio and completed the online quizzes, you’ll also feel “wie eine Made im Speck” – happy as a maggot in Bacon! sich fühlen als ob man Bäume ausreißen könnte = to feel ready to take on anything Play German podcast in new window (3.8MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Online Quiz Accordion Less

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It’s hard work being a teenager. Nobody understands you and people constantly rattle your cage. You are clearly no longer a kid but you are definitely not respected like an adult. Then of course there are the rules and constant nagging not to mention the social pressures! In today’s German podcast we learn common and funny german phrases, colloquial language and useful adjectives to have a good old fashioned teenage moan. Go on – get it off your chest! sie können sich nicht in meine Lage versetzen = they can’t put themselves in my shoes Play German podcast in new window (7.4MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Bookmark/ Share a2a_linkname=document.title;a2a_linkurl=location.href; Less

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Pukka German podcast – German slang, colloquial language, german idioms and cool phrases

This week you will learn German idioms and cool sayings to express that you’re in your element and doing great. With a bit of luck once you’ve listened to the audio and completed the online quizzes, you’ll also feel “wie eine Made im Speck” – happy as a maggot in Bacon! sich fühlen als ob man Bäume ausreißen könnte = to feel ready to take on anything Play German podcast in new window (3.8MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Online Quiz Accordion Less

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It’s hard work being a teenager. Nobody understands you and people constantly rattle your cage. You are clearly no longer a kid but you are definitely not respected like an adult. Then of course there are the rules and constant nagging not to mention the social pressures! In today’s German podcast we learn common and funny german phrases, colloquial language and useful adjectives to have a good old fashioned teenage moan. Go on – get it off your chest! sie können sich nicht in meine Lage versetzen = they can’t put themselves in my shoes Play German podcast in new window (7.4MB) German Podcast PDF (PRO) | Bookmark/ Share a2a_linkname=document.title;a2a_linkurl=location.href; Less

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