The Better German Podcast helps you understand German in a clear, simple and practical way. I’m Susi Blümel, your teacher from Vienna, and in each episode I guide you through everyday German, useful vocabulary, culture, learning tips and more.
Some episodes teach you the language directly; others help you understand how German really works.
You can listen to any episode on its own, but you’ll get the most benefit if you start with Episode 1 — the podcast follows a gentle step-by-step progression.
Part 2 of this mini-series looks at the most common obstacles that quietly stop learners from making progress — and what you can do instead.
We talk about misunderstood words, skipping steps, unrealistic expectations, and why practice really matters. A bonus tip at the end shows you how to keep German interesting so you don’t quit.
🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why misunderstood words can block learning
• How skipping steps creates frustration
• Why “total immersion” is mostly a myth
• Why a native speaker isn’t automatically a good teacher
• How to set realistic expectations
• Why practice is not optional
• How to keep German interesting
🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
• Study Technology by L. Ron Hubbard https://www.appliedscholastics.org/
• How long does it take to learn German? — Ep 29 https://bettergerman.info/29
• How much practice do we need? — Ep 28 https://bettergerman.info/28
• Get Talking — German course https://bettergerman.info/course
🎓 Start learning German with me: 👉 https://bettergerman.info/course
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