Listen to real stories told by real Berliners. You’ll go to a rock concert in a former US Army sports center, take a walk around the train tracks encircling the German capital, hear tales of a divided city, and more – all at the perfect speed for you to improve your German skills!
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Moulud, die als Kind aus Afghanistan fliehen musste, fand in Berlin eine neue Heimat und traf später ihre Tante Negin, die ebenfalls nach Deutschland kam. Negin, die ein konservatives Leben gewohnt war, war anfangs von den Freiheiten in Deutschland überrascht. Moulud beschloss, ihr den Christopher Street Day zu zeigen und dessen Bedeutung zu erklären. Bei der Parade war Negin zutiefst berührt von der offenen Zuneigung und dem Gefühl der Freiheit, was in Tränen der Freude und einem neuen Gefühl der Befreiung mündete.
Moulud introduces her aunt to life in Berlin, including a trip to the Pride Parade. Find out what Moulud’s aunt Negin, a refugee from Afghanistan, thinks of this wild and free city, all while practicing your German “Nebensätze”. This is the last episode of season 1 and we would love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/3vxDHVm Find the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3gZa8Xr...
Listen to Maren's story about her Aunt Gaby's big blue bowl completely in German. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Find the transcript here: https://bit.ly/2RTb47b We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
This episode recounts Maren's childhood memories of visiting her aunt in East Berlin from West Berlin, navigating strict border controls and smuggling items. The story climaxes at a family barbecue with a giant bowl of potato salad, leading to a hilarious and surprising revelation about the bowl's true purpose, much to her cleanliness-obsessed father's dismay. It also includes a German language lesson on indefinite articles.
Listen to AnaRey's story about joining a female rap group in Berlin all in German! Find the transcript to this episode here: https://bit.ly/3yL2ecl We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
AnaRey remembers her days as a member of one of Berlin's only female rap groups. Join us as she recounts their first concert as well as their struggle to make it big, all while brushing up on your German adjective endings! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/34Lw6rj
Listen to Lars' story about moving to Berlin from small-town Russia, all in German. Find the transcript to this episode here: https://bit.ly/3t3lwph We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
Lars finally finds his freedom in Berlin, using the accusative case along the way. Join us as he moves from Russia to Germany, where he’s finally able to be the man he knew he was. Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3gOWDeb
Listen to Cornelia's story about interning at the Bundestag, all in German. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Don't just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/32vZMao We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
This episode follows Cornelia, a small-town girl from Thuringia, as she recounts her internship at the German Parliament in Berlin. She describes her duties, the iconic Glaskuppel, and a humorous cultural misunderstanding involving an Indonesian ambassador. More seriously, Cornelia details a shocking sexist encounter with her boss that prompts a deeper reflection on the historical and lingering differences in women's roles between East and West Germany.
Listen to Levent's story about his Grandma's struggle to fit in, all in German. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Don't just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3am06gC We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
Levent's grandma Fazile helped rebuild after the war, but fitting in wasn't so easy! Listen in as Levent tells us about what it was like being the first Turkish family in the neighborhood, and get some practice with the dative case along the way! Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3cEjwi4
Listen in as Susann tells us about the building she grew up in, all in German. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Don't just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3tHUIeL
Susann tells us a bit about growing up in the soviet style apartments of East Berlin. Join her on her mischievous adventures and learn a bit about Berlin’s socialist history, all while getting more familiar with possessive pronouns. Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/393nOxb
Listen to Rop's story about almost becoming a tattoo artist, all in German. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Don't just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3c4Rivp We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
Rop chases his dream of becoming a tattoo artist, but there are obstacles in his way. Join him and learn how to form negative sentences as he navigates the tattooing world of Berlin. Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3kUKm8b We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
Listen to Maren’s dating stories in German as she uses the past tense, “das Perfekt”. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript plus some little extras: https://bit.ly/2ZQJojP We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com...
Maren shares some dating horror stories, all while using the past tense, “das Perfekt”. Is Berlin really a desert for romantics? Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/2ZQJojP We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
Diese Episode bietet einen Einblick in Annas Kindheit im Berliner Stadtteil Kreuzberg in den 90er Jahren. Sie spricht über das besondere Flair des Bezirks, die Wohnungsbesetzungen, die das Leben ihrer Familie prägten, und ihre Zeit bei einer Tagesmutter. Ein Schwerpunkt liegt auf dem innovativen Kinderladen, der von Eltern organisiert wurde und ein multikulturelles Umfeld bot. Anna teilt auch eine wichtige Lektion über die Gefahren des Stadtlebens und reflektiert über Kreuzbergs Wandel.
This episode features Anna recounting her childhood in Kreuzberg during the 90s, offering insights into the district's multicultural environment and its evolution. She discusses her early childcare, including a parent-organized "Kinderladen," and shares a memorable story about learning to navigate the hidden dangers of city playgrounds. The episode also provides valuable German language tips focusing on prepositions of time.
Die Episode erzählt von einer Ostberliner Familie, die im Sommer 1990 ihren ersten Urlaub im Westen plant. Angesichts der finanziellen Herausforderungen durch die Ostmark tauschen sie ihr Zuhause mit einer dänischen Familie für ein Ferienhaus an der See. Trotz extremer Sparsamkeit – sie bringen alle Lebensmittel mit und geben keine dänische Krone aus – wird der Aufenthalt in Dänemark zu einem besonderen, prägenden Erlebnis mit vielen schönen Erinnerungen an den „goldenen Westen“.
In 1990, Daniel visits Denmark on his first vacation in the west from former East Berlin. Find out how he and his family managed to have a whole week in “The Golden West” without spending a pfennig! Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript plus some little extras: https://bit.ly/38zmAKy We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com...
Inspiriert von einem Film über Roms Ringautobahn, beschließt eine Berliner Filmemacherin, die 37 Kilometer lange Strecke der Berliner Ringbahn zu Fuß zu erkunden. Sie beschreibt die Geschichte und Bedeutung der Ringbahn, ihre Vorbereitungen für die dreitägige Wanderung und die vielfältigen Eindrücke. Ihre Reise führt zu überraschenden Begegnungen, darunter ein Künstler, der Graffiti mit Meerestieren übermalt, und eine Frau, die einen Papagei an der Leine führt, was ihr neue Ideen für Filme liefert.
This episode follows young film director Anna as she embarks on a unique 3-day walk around Berlin's Ringbahn, a 37km journey. Inspired by a documentary about life on the outskirts, Anna seeks stories and encounters colorful characters like an Icelandic historian who paints over graffiti and a woman walking a parrot. The episode also provides insights into Berlin's iconic Ringbahn and integrates German language learning tips.
Listen to Alex talk about seeing rock band the Beatsteaks live Berlin in German. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript and more extras for this episode here: https://bit.ly/384CnPZ We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com...
Join Alex as he goes to a rock concert in Berlin to see the Beatsteaks perform live. When he saw this legendary Berlin rock band, he came away with a little surprise he definitely wasn’t expecting. Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript and more extras for this episode here: https://bit.ly/2K0IXyU We'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com...
Come along as we explore every corner of Berlin, from the past to the present. Ever wanted to go to a rock concert in a former US Army sports center, or walk around the train tracks encircling the German capital, or maybe experience what it was like to live in a divided city? Listen to real stories told by native speakers at the perfect speed for you to improve your German skills.
Nov 19, 2020•1 min
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