Better German Podcast with Susi

Susanne Schilk-Blümel
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.
🏙️ Learn German City Words: Streets, Squares, and More

In this episode, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary for talking about cities, streets, public transport, and the places around you. We cover common words you are likely to see in German-speaking cities, including streets, squares, houses, traffic lights, buses, trams, underground trains, and more.

You’ll also discover some interesting vocabulary differences, including Austrian and German words for sidewalks, the special Viennese word “Palais,” and why the word “Platz” can have several different meanings depending on the situation.

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🎯 In this episode:

• City vocabulary for everyday situations
• Streets, alleys, squares, and boulevards
• Traffic lights, crossings, and intersections
• Houses, high-rises, and skyscrapers
• Public transport vocabulary
• Austrian vs. German word differences
• Why German words can have multiple meanings
• Simple ways to practice and remember new vocabulary

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