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.
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Ep. 70: German Occupation Words for Beginners
2026-05-14 13 min
German profession words are something you will hear very early when learning the language — especially when introducing yourself or talking about other people.
In this episode, we go through common German occupation words like teacher, doctor, waiter, police officer, hairdresser, and more. You’ll also learn an important difference between words like Beruf, Arbeit, Arbeitsstelle, and Job, plus how male and female profession forms work in German.
We also practice a few very simple example sentences you can immediately start using yourself.
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Free Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program, and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials, and combine self-study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. 👉Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test
In this episode:
• Common German profession words
• The difference between Beruf, Arbeit, Arbeitsstelle, and Job
• Male and female profession forms in German
• Simple beginner German sentences
• Practical German vocabulary for everyday conversations
• The difference between Beruf, Arbeit, Arbeitsstelle, and Job
• Male and female profession forms in German
• Simple beginner German sentences
• Practical German vocabulary for everyday conversations
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• Better German Level 1 Course: https://bettergerman.info/course
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• Better German Podcast Community: https://bettergerman.info/community
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