When learning German, or any language for that matter, humor is often difficult to understand. So today, I will explain to you how to understand puns. To learn German online easily, just listen to this episode. Have fun!
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How To Understand German Puns | Song: Du bist schön by Alligatoah
If You’re Not 100% Satisfied, Leave! | Song: Lass uns gehen von Revolverheld
The message of the song "Lass uns gehen" by Revolverheld is to leave when we are not satisfied. I think if you are not 100%, you should change something.
Suicide out of love – do we even think about lyrics!? | Song: Alles aus Liebe by Die Toten Hosen
What's going on? Suicide out of love!? Some songs like “Alles aus Liebe” from the band Die Toten Hosen have lyrics that we don't really think about.
Are You a Machine? | Song: Keine Maschine by Tim Bendzko
Is it good to be a "machine" or not? We will find out in this episode! At the end, I will play the beautiful song "Keine Maschine".
Hier geht die Post ab. #proverb (Podcast S02E24)
If you take a break from learning German once in a while and party hard, you can say “Hier geht die Post ab!” to impress your non-German speaking friends.
Geist #vocab (Podcast S02E23)
“Geist” does not just mean ghost, it can mean many things! If you are learning German, you might be surprised by how very different meanings are connected.
Book review: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck #topic (Podcast S02E22)
When you are learning German, do you have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? With the former, you will have much betters chances to learn German!
Podcast: die Fäden ziehen #idiom
Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes? 🦹 And what exactly does this phrase “die Fäden ziehen” mean? 🤔 Listen to this episode to find out!
Schraubenzieher, Schraubendreher, Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher #vocab (Podcast S02E20)
Today, we talk about the German words “Schraubenzieher”, “Schraubendreher” and “Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher”. What do “Schraubenzieher”, “Schraubendreher” and “Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher” mean? screwdriverNoun, mHyphenationSchrau·ben·zie·her, plural: Schrau·ben·zie·her Meaning[1] tool for tightening or loosening screws Synonym[1] screwdriver (Source: Wiktionary) crosstip screwdriver, cross slot screwdriver, Phillips screwdriverNoun, mHyphenationKreuz·schlitz·schrau·ben·dre·her, plural: Kreuz·schlitz·schrau·ben·dre·her Meaning[1] Screwdriver for screws with cross slits, meaning two slits in the shape of a cross Synonym[1] Phillips screwdriver Personal Remarks It’s a long word, but it becomes easier if you break it into individual words or syllables.
Book Review: The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck #topic (Podcast S02E19)
Unfortunately, the “road less traveled” of personal development is taken by few people. However, by you, my listeners! 😃 Listen to this podcast now.
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