51 7 Ways to Practice German Even If You Don’t Live in Germany or Austria

SummaryGet the FREE Restaurant Word List PDF: You can download the PDF with the most useful restaurant vocabulary and example sentences from this episode here:https://bettergerman.info/restaurantIn this episode, Susi explains how to talk about restaurants in German in a simple, practical way. You’ll learn how restaurant language actually works in real life, which phrases people really use, and what’s typical in Austria and Germany. The focus is on useful words, natural sentences, and confidence, not textbook rules.Want to finally make progress in German? 🤓Live courses are starting soon—check them out here: 👉 Better German CoursesKey Topics 🔎 Restaurant German• What restaurant vocabulary you really need• Typical Austrian and German food you’ll see on menus• Polite and natural phrases for ordering and paying• Small cultural details that make restaurants easier to navigateMentioned Episodes(all episodes can be found at bettergerman.info/# of the episode)Ep 57: Restaurant Practice & Conversation (coming soon)You May Also Like:Ep 30: “To Be” in GermanEp 8: How Much Grammar Do We Need?Other ResourcesListen to all published episodes at: https://bettergerman.info/53Check out our YouTube channel for visual lessons. Subscribe for free.✨ Join The Better German Community       Think you’re “bad at languages”? You’re not—the method was just wrong. Join the Better German Community and learn German in a way that finally makes sense.📰  Sign Up for Our Newsletter        Get Tips & Updates Straight To Your Inbox!🌍 Explore Our Podcast Episodes      New to the podcast? Head over to our podcast homepage to find other episodes you’ll love.💬 Come See Our Approach For Yourself      We believe in real understanding, not just memorizing grammar rules—come see how we do in this YouTube Video.📲 Stay Connected and Follow Us On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susi_blumel/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61580057243680YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Better-GermanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergermanPinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/susibettergerman/⭐ Enjoyed this episode?      If you liked what you heard, give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a fellow learner!

This episode makes German verbs that change their form (irregular verbs / starke Verben) super easy.There is a free PDF to follow along (and practice further). 📥 Download Part 2 of the FREE German Verbs Guide: https://bettergerman.info/verbs2 Susi shows that German grammar doesn’t have to be complicated and teaches a simple, structured method for learning verbs like fahren (to drive) and sprechen (to speak). By focusing on groups and easy vowel changes (like “a → ä” or “e → i”), you’ll learn faster and speak German more fluently.

If you’re ready to finally speak with confidence — not just “know things” — this course is built for you. Clear explanations, practical exercises, and the kind of guidance that actually gets you talking. Pre-sale is live now, and it’s the perfect moment to jump in before doors fully open. In Episode 51 of the Better German Podcast, host Susi Blumel walks you through the 7 ways of practicing German even when you are not a native speaker yourself. She busts the myth that only native speakers can teach you well.  and why it’s absolutely not required for becoming a confident German speaker. Instead, you’ll hear what actually matters when you’re learning: clarity, structure, practice, and saying things out loud until they stick. Simple, practical, and freeing!

Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/clothesThis guide gives you all the clothing vocabulary from episode 46 so you can follow along as Susi practices it in real sentences.In this special 50th episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel brings the clothes topic back to life — not just listing the words, but showing you how to use them in clear, everyday sentences. You’ll practice clothing items, colors, and simple descriptions, while Susi highlights the key grammar you need, like articles and plurals.By the end, you’ll feel confident using these clothing words naturally when you speak.

Grab the free PDF for this episode here: https://bettergerman.info/sie This guide walks you through all the different uses of “sie” in one place. Work through the examples, follow along with Susi in the episode, and test yourself with short sentences so each meaning sticks for good. It's straightforward, practical, and finally makes this tiny troublemaker easy to handle.In episode 49 of the Better German podcast, Susi Blümel explains the different meanings of the little word sie — it can mean "she," "they," "it," or the polite "you." Susi shows you easy ways to tell which one is meant, using simple examples and everyday sentences. By the end, you'll finally understand how this one word can mean so many things, and you'll feel much more confident using it when you speak. 

Hello!✨Welcome to Episode 48 of the Better German Podcast, where host Susi Blümel dives into one of the biggest challenges every learner faces: Why it’s so hard to remember German words — and what you can do to make them stick finally.She also shares some exciting updates about the show: new weekly episodes, a growing team, and easier access to free PDF companion guides — now available to everyone, not just community members!The Better German Community is still open for you to join anytime — a friendly space to learn, practice, and connect with others who love the language as much as you do.✨

📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/adjectives Ready to put your German adjectives into action? In this episode, Susi builds on the vocab from Episode 44 and helps you master words like groß (big), alt (old), kalt (cold), warm (warm, and more—this time in full sentences you can actually use.✨

📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/clothes  Download this free PDF and practice the clothing words from Episode 46. Learn the clothes words as you follow along with the episode and start using them in sentences—quick, simple, and effective! In Episode 46, host Susi Blümel expands your German vocabulary with a focus on clothing words. From shirts and coats to trousers and dresses, you’ll learn the most useful nouns, how their plurals work, and where English and German differ in surprising ways. Susi also shares practical tips to make these words stick and explains how to practice them in real life.

📥Here you'll find the PDF that accompanies this episode: https://bettergerman.info/verbs1. Download this free PDF and practice the verbs from Episode 45 step by step. Learn the forms, follow along with the podcast, and create your own sentences. Quick, simple, and effective—start speaking with confidence today!  In this episode of Better German , host Susi Blümel tackles one of the most essential building blocks of the language: verbs in the present tense. Susi shows you the main patterns of regular verbs, step by step, and explains the verb endings you need to know. With easy examples, she helps you understand the rules and use them in your own sentences. By the end, you'll see that verbs in the present are not as hard as they seem—and you'll feel ready to use them in daily conversations with more confidence.

📥Here you find the PDF that goes with this episode: https://bettergerman.info/adjectives Download this free guide and practise the 16 core German describing words from Episode 44 — with examples, pronunciation tips, and short exercises that help you actually use them in real sentences.In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blümel walks you through essential adjectives like big, small, old, young,  and more — the words that give your German colour and personality. She explains how to pronounce them (including the German r) and shows simple sentences so you can start using these words right away. By the end, you’ll feel more comfortable describing things in German and be ready for the next part of the adjective series.