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Speaking Of Berlin

English, Education, 1 season, 27 episodes, 5 hours, 15 minutes
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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? Then come along with us as we explore every little corner of Berlin, from the past to the present. Real stories told by native speakers at just the perfect speed for you to improve your German skills!
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S1E13 - Story Only: More than just Pride

Listen to Moulud's story about bring her aunt to Berlin Pride, completely in German. Find the transcript to this episode here: https://bit.ly/3japxa8 We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!
7/1/20219 minutes, 2 seconds
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S1E13 - More than just Pride

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
7/1/202114 minutes, 59 seconds
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S1E12 - Story Only: Now you've put your foot in it!

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
6/14/20218 minutes, 35 seconds
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S1E12 - Now you've put your foot in it!

Maren's family crosses the border into East Berlin for a barbecue with Aunt Gaby. Join them as they make an interesting discovery while eating a big bowl of potato salad, getting more comfortable with the indefinite articles along the way. Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/357Bu86
6/14/202113 minutes, 18 seconds
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S1E11 - Story Only: We are Jeneez

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
5/31/20219 minutes, 12 seconds
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S1E11 - We are Jeneez

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
5/31/202114 minutes, 21 seconds
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S1E10 - Story only: Endlich ich

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
5/3/202111 minutes, 22 seconds
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S1E10 - Endlich ich

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
5/3/202116 minutes, 57 seconds
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S1E9 - Internship at the German Parliament

Cornelia interns at the German Parliament and tells us about it using "das Perfekt". Follow Cornelia as she moves from a small town in Thuringia to Berlin and learns a few lessons along the way – not only about politics! Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3dwCQOV
4/19/202115 minutes, 23 seconds
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S1E9 - Story only: Internship at the German Parliament

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
4/19/20219 minutes, 38 seconds
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S1E8 - My Oma Fazile

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
4/5/202116 minutes, 12 seconds
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S1E8 - Story only: My Oma Fazile

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/3am06gCWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
4/5/202110 minutes, 40 seconds
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S1E7 - Story only: My Plattenbau

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
3/22/20218 minutes, 41 seconds
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S1E7 - My Plattenbau

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
3/22/202112 minutes, 47 seconds
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S1E6 - Story only: Almost Tattooer

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/3c4RivpWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
3/8/202111 minutes, 18 seconds
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S1E6 - Almost Tattooer

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/3kUKm8bWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
3/8/202116 minutes, 3 seconds
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S1E5 - Story only: Love is a losing game

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/2ZQJojPWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
2/22/20219 minutes, 2 seconds
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S1E5 - Love is a losing game

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/2ZQJojPWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
2/22/202113 minutes
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S1E4 - Story only: Growing up in Kreuzberg

Listen to Anna’s story of growing up in Kreuzberg, Berlin, in the 90s 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! Discover the episode transcript plus some little extras: https://bit.ly/3rtn5MLWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
2/8/20218 minutes, 26 seconds
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S1E4 - Growing up in Kreuzberg

Anna tells us about growing up in Kreuzberg in the 90s using prepositions of time. Hear all about the hidden dangers of city life in Berlin. Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/36UBVEdWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
2/8/202113 minutes, 29 seconds
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S1E3 - Story only: Holiday in the Golden West

Listen to Daniel’s story about visiting Denmark from former East 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! Discover the episode transcript plus some little extras: https://bit.ly/3ozTuAfWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
1/11/20219 minutes
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S1E3 - Holiday in the Golden West

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/38zmAKyWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
1/11/202113 minutes, 38 seconds
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S1E2 - Story only: I Walk the Ring

Listen to film director Anne’s unusual trip around the city of 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 for this episode here: https://bit.ly/2KHdGRxWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
12/28/202011 minutes, 21 seconds
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S1E2 - I Walk the Ring

Young film director, Anne, takes a rather unusual journey around the city of Berlin. Join her as she encounters some of Berlin’s most colorful characters along the way. Don’t just listen, read along! You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3rg6WLhWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
12/28/202015 minutes, 11 seconds
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S1E1 - Story only: Beatsteaks and Beefy Arms

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/384CnPZWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
12/14/20209 minutes, 13 seconds
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S1E1 - Beatsteaks and Beefy Arms

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/2K0IXyUWe'd love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. Email podcasting@babbel.com
12/14/202013 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.
11/19/20201 minute, 23 seconds