Pukka German: learn the real German lingo!
Learn to speak "cool" and more fluent German with the free Pukka German language podcast. We teach the social German that's spoken by real German natives. We're especially keen on idioms, proverbs, colloquialisms and slang! In our weekly lessons you will learn vocabulary and expressions related to a new theme. Our goal: to make language learning fun and get you talking! We also provide online activities, transcripts and extras so visit our website at pukkagerman.com. The show focuses more on spoken German than grammar and is best suited for intermediate to more advanced learners (though beginners are also very welcome to tune in!). Pukka German will also be useful for Germans wanting to improve their English! Your hosts Tyler Duncan and Lisa Ernst are based in Freiburg, Germany.
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Learn German podcast PG37 - Luck
Luck sure does come and go. One moment everything seems to be going your way and the next thing you feel like you've drawn the shortest straw and no matter how hard you try, you don't seem to be able to break your unlucky streak. Oh well, such is life. You win some and you lose some. Wherever your l …
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Learn German podcast PG36 - House-Hunt 2
Today we continue where we left off last time with more useful German words and phrases related to moving home. A few of today's gems are the German equivalent for "out in the sticks" or "the middle of nowhere", the German translation of "to be hell bent" as well as the German version of "concrete j …
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Learn German podcast PG35 - House-Hunt
Today you'll learn loads of useful German words and phrases to talk about moving house. You'll encounter German vocabulary from flat shares to estate agent fees. In addition you'll learn the German equivalent of cool expressions like "a stone's throw" and "no walk in the park". Get ready to experien …
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Learn German podcast PG34 - Bar Scene
Today we teach you some useful German words and phrases to describe trendy cocktail bars. Ever wondered what the German word for "hip" or "in" is? Well today you'll find that out as well as learn cool German expressions to talk about both rompish parties and laid back-scenes. Get ready to have it sh …
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Learn German podcast PG33 - Elections
On the pulse of current affairs, today's German podcast is all about the recent American presidential election. In today's lesson not only will you learn loads of vital vocabulary to discuss this historical event, but as usual we also chuck in plenty of useful German expressions including how to say …
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Learn German podcast PG32 - Kitchen
Back in action with our first German lesson from Munich. Today's podcast is inspired by our new kitchen and based on a text found in the Ikea kitchen catalogue. Learn the German idiom for "too many cooks spoil the broth" as well as useful German phrases for magicians who magically make things disapp …
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Learn German podcast PG31 - Sixth sense
In today's podcast we introduce a collection of common German phrases and German sayings related to the word "Sinn". Learn the German translation of "to take leave of one's senses", "the meaning of life" and "the sixth sense" among others. It'll make good "sense" to learn these phrases well.Das ist …
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Learn German podcast PG30 - Knowledge is power!
Today you will learn some common German idioms and sayings that will keep in the know. Learn the German translation of "Knowledge is power" and "What you don't know, doesn't bother you". Who knows, with a bit of luck we might just be able to impart some really useful German knowledge.Ich hätte …
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Learn German podcast PG29 - Hangover
Today's German podcast lesson will teach you common German sayings and German slang phrases to talk about your severe hangover and splitting headache. We all know what it's like to have a few more drinks than a few too many and have suffered the consequences. Learn useful German slang phrases to say …
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Learn German podcast PG28 - Oktoberfest - Beer! Beer! Beer!
Germany is famous for the October Beer Festival more commonly known as the Oktoberfest. Germany's Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria during late September (and running to early October). The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture and is the world's …
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Learn German podcast PG27 - Parental concerns
This Pukka German podcast takes a look at typical parent concerns. Admit it, you used to be one of the rebellious, cool kids and hung about with your clique. Maybe you were never completely off the rails but you have to admit having lacked direction. You told your folks that life is short and that i …
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Learn German podcast PG26 - Teenager Troubles
It's hard work being a teenager. Nobody understands you and people constantly rattle your cage. You are clearly no longer a kid but you are definitely not respected like an adult. Then of course there are the rules and constant nagging not to mention the social pressures! In today's German podcast w …
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Learn German podcast PG25 - 2Cents
This week you will learn common German phrases useful for asking or expressing opinions in German. Although this lesson is less focused on German colloquial language and German slang, we felt it important that you feel confident in giving your 2 cents in German (deinen Senf dazu geben).Ich bin fest …
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Learn German podcast PG24 - Codswallop!
"Verarschen", "veräppeln" and "vergackeiern" are just a few of the many popular German slang words in todays learn German podcast. I for one know that our Pukka German fans are way too smart to get taken for a ride and won't sit back and let the Germans take the piss or give them the runaround. …
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Learn German podcast PG23 - Gobsmacked!
Today we look at cool German phrases and idiomatic expressions to use when you’re stunned, lost for words and simply don’t believe a word you’re hearing. “jdm die Spucke weg bleiben”; and “im Wald stehen” are just two of today’s gems from a long list o …
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Learn German podcast PG22 - Who gives!?
On days like today, Lisa should come with a warning label. Today’s audio podcast teaches popular and funny German sayings and slang to show that you really don’t give a monkey’s or a rat’s ass about something. “Das ist mir wurscht” and “Das geht mir am Arsch …
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Learn German podcast PG21 - Hitched
Today’s podcast teaches common German marriage vocabulary and phrases. Especially in the age of community sites like Facebook it seems like every other week I hear of an engagement, wedding or birth. I figure if you can’t escape it, you might as well be able to talk about - in German of …
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Learn German podcast PG20 - Like Clockwork
We’ve already looked at useful German vocabulary for when things don’t go as planned so today’s podcast is devoted to the good times when everything goes smoothly and you have everything under control. Learn the German translation for common expressions and phrases like “to h …
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Learn German podcast PG19 - Mind your business
Today’s lesson teaches the German translation of useful words and phrases for occasions when your feel your privacy is being invaded. Learn to tell someone to “mind their own business” in German and give them a piece of your mind for poking their nose where it doesn’t belong. …
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Learn German podcast PG18 - Schief gelaufen
Todays German podcast lesson teaches German phrases and expressions for those times when things go pear-shaped and not according to plan. Even the Germans make a blunder from time to time so when you next shoot yourself in the foot (heaven forbid!) - at least you’ll be armed with the right Ger …
Pukka German: learn the real German lin..
