Learn German Grammar | Extra Shower | Chapter 1

In this episode, you’ll get a first introduction to Germany, its regions, culture and language. From Berlin and Hamburg to the Baltic coast, the Black Forest and Bavaria, you’ll discover some of the country’s most famous places, traditions and local specialties. You’ll also learn what makes the German language unique, why it is more logical than it may seem at first, and how German words can be combined to create new meanings. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn about Germany and the German language simply by listening. This Extra Shower is perfect for beginners who want to get to know the language, culture and people before starting their language learning journey.

In this episode, you’ll meet Marga and her granddaughter Emma, who have travelled all the way from Florida to Freiburg in southern Germany. For Marga, it’s a very special return: she hasn’t been back to her homeland in more than 40 years. Together, they discover how Freiburg has changed, make their way to their hotel and begin their summer adventure in Germany. In this Audio Shower, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary and everyday phrases for arriving in a new city, talking about your surroundings and checking into a hotel. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn German through stories. Start with this course and learn German from A1 level. It’s perfect for beginners who want to learn German simply by listening.

In this episode, Marga and Emma head to Freiburg’s famous Münster Market and dive into the lively atmosphere around the Freiburg Minster. As they explore the market stalls, they discover local specialties, try a vegan bratwurst and the famous “Lange Rote,” and shop for strawberries, goat cheese and apricots for the day ahead. In this Audio Shower, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary and everyday phrases for visiting a market, ordering food, asking about prices and buying groceries. You’ll also discover some German words that sound surprisingly similar to English because both languages share Germanic roots. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn German through stories. Start with this course and learn German from A1 level. It’s perfect for beginners who want to learn German simply by listening.

In this episode, Emma and her grandma Marga enjoy breakfast together at a café near Freiburg’s historic Martinstor. Over cappuccino and croissants, they talk about their hobbies, favorite leisure activities and music. But when Emma surprises Marga with two tickets to a jazz concert, Marga’s reaction is not quite what she expected. In this Audio Shower, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary and everyday phrases for talking about hobbies, music and leisure activities. You’ll also practice how to talk about things you like and dislike, ask about someone’s interests and make plans together. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn German through stories. Continue with the Basics 2 course and take your German beyond A1 level. It’s perfect for learners who want to improve their German simply by listening.

In this episode, Mika and Sam meet for the first time and start getting to know each other. They introduce themselves, talk about their age, birthdays and where they come from, and find out that they are both studying in Freiburg. In this Daily Shower, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary and everyday phrases for introducing yourself and getting to know someone. You’ll practice how to ask someone’s name, age and where they’re from, talk about where you live and suggest doing something together. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn German through everyday conversations. Start with this course and learn German from A1 level. It’s perfect for beginners who want to learn German simply by listening.

In this episode, Mika and Sam head to a restaurant for dinner and practice ordering in German. They order drinks and food, choose a starter and main course, and later ask for the check. Along the way, they practice the kind of phrases you’ll hear in a typical restaurant conversation in Germany. In this Daily Shower, you’ll learn useful German vocabulary and everyday phrases for ordering food and drinks, talking to restaurant staff and paying the bill. You’ll also practice how to ask for a table, order different dishes and say whether you’re paying by cash or card. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn German through everyday conversations. Continue with this course and build your German step by step. It’s perfect for beginners who want to learn German simply by listening.

In this episode, you’ll learn the six persons in German and the most important verb endings. You’ll also practice conjugating common regular verbs such as lernen, spielen and machen step by step. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn German grammar simply by listening. This Verb Shower is perfect for beginners who want to understand German verbs in an easy and relaxed way.

In this episode, you’ll learn some of the most important irregular German verbs in the present tense. You’ll practice common verbs such as essen, sein, haben, wissen, wollen and können and see how some of them change their stem. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn German grammar simply by listening. This Verb Shower is perfect for beginners who want to understand irregular German verbs step by step.

In this episode, you’ll learn the basics of German articles and plural forms. You’ll find out when to use der, die and das, how ein and eine work, and what happens when German nouns become plural. In this Extra Shower, you’ll practice common examples and learn simple rules that help you recognize article patterns and form plurals more easily. With Jicki’s German podcast, you can learn German grammar simply by listening. This Grammar Shower is perfect for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in German.