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  • 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!

  • When Are You Traveling to Germany? | Einmal um die Welt by Cro

    Wouldn't that be nice, to go on a world trip like the one Cro sings about? Listen to this Authentic German Learning Radio episode and dream with me!

  • 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.

  • einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul #proverb (Podcast S02E18)

    Would you say something if you didn't like a gift? 🎁🤔 Listen to this episode: einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul

  • Thinking Positively, Smiling and Dancing! | Song: Wenn sie tanzt by Max Giesinger

    Let's talk about positive thinking, smiling and dancing! You get to hear the amazing song "Wenn sie tanzt" by Max Giesinger.

  • Ein FESCHER Beat | Vocabulary word: fesch | Song: Traum by Cro

    What does the German slang word "fesch" mean? Well, you'll find out in this episodes. I will also play a very "fesch" song by Cro for you.

  • USE OPPORTUNITIES – Otherwise It’s Bye Bye (Cro)

    One German song, Bye Bye by Cro, shows us that we really should use opportunitues. Otherwise, they are gone forever and we will regret it for a long time.

  • Durchfall #vocab (Podcast S02E17)

    One of the funniest — and most disgusting - German words: Durchfall! 💩 Listen to this episode to find out more — at your own risk! 🤣

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