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Learning German In India

Vaishnavi Nagaraj 41 Episodes Mar 31, 2025

A podcast hosted by Vaishnavi Nagaraj, a German teacher based in Pune, India, aimed at helping listeners learn the German language and understand German culture, customs, and traditions. The podcast is designed for learners worldwide, regardless of their location, and focuses on making language learning enjoyable and accessible. Episodes cover practical language tips, cultural insights, and personal anecdotes from the host's teaching experience.

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Lustig - Funny Questions Asked by Germans Episode 1 Mar 31, 2025 00:07:47 In this first episode of Lustig - Funny Questions Asked by Germans, the reader asks SZ Magazin how he should talk his wife out of naming their dog after her dead mother. (Translated from Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin Online) #coupleproblems #dogmom #petparents #relationships #motherinlaw #funny #szmagazin #familyproblems #languagelearning #deutsch #germany #learngerman

Part 14 - Lena und Karim, a German Love Story Feb 16, 2025 00:06:00 Perfectly in time for Valentine's Day 2025, we come to the last episode of Lena und Karim, a German Love Story. #valentinesday #germanlovestory #interfaithlove #teenagelove #languagelearning #deutschland #learngerman #storiesfromgermany

Part 12&13 - Lena und Karim, a German Love Story Jan 28, 2025 00:17:55 Learn German through the love story of Lena und Karim set in Germany. #lovestory #interfaithlove #deutsch #germanlanguage #learngerman #teenagelove #valentinesday

Part 10&11 - Lena und Karim, a German Love Story Jan 8, 2025 00:16:20 Learn German with the love story of Lena and Karim set in Germany. #lovestory #interfaithlove #deutsch #germanlanguage #languagelearning #teenagelove

Part 8&9 - Lena und Karim, a German Love Story Dec 18, 2024 00:15:42 Learn German with the love story of Karim and Lena set in Germany. #germany #germanlanguage #lovestory #interfaithlove #languagelearning

Part 6&7 - Lena und Karim, a German love story Dec 7, 2024 00:13:51 Learn German with the love story of Karim and Lena set in Germany. #germany #germanlanguage #lovestory #interfaithlove #languagelearning

Part 4&5 - Lena und Karim, a German love story Dec 3, 2024 00:12:08 Learn German with this beautiful love story of a couple with different religions. #germanlovestory #interfaithlove #languagelearning #germany

Learn German with the song Leb deine Träume by Luxuslärm Dec 1, 2024 00:05:12 Learn German with me with the song Leb deine Träume by Luxuslärm. I translate the lyrics line by line and tell you the meanings of important nouns. #germansong #germanlanguage #languagelearning #motivational

Part 3 - Lena und Karim, a German Love Story Translated to English Nov 28, 2024 00:11:37 How do Karim and Lena meet? What happens when Lena calls Karim over to her house? #germanlovestory #deutsch #germany #germanlanguage #interfaithlove #languagelearning

Learn German with the song Auf Uns by Andreas Bourani Nov 25, 2024 00:09:05 Learn German through this happy song Auf Uns sung by Andreas Bourani. The lyrics are translated line for line and the meanings of important words in the song are taught. #learngerman #deutsch #germanculture #germansongs #languagelearning

Part 2 - Lena und Karim, a German Love Story Translated to English Nov 20, 2024 00:08:42 This is Part 2 of Lena und Karim, a German Love Story. How did Karim land up in Germany? Who all are there in his family? Listen to this episode to know. #deutsch #lovestory #interfaithlove #germany #learninggermaninindia #languagelearning

Part 1 - Lena und Karim, a German Love Story Translated to English Nov 19, 2024 00:10:07 This is Part 1 of a German love story called Lena und Karim published in a popular German magazine. Who is Lena? Who is Karim? And will their parents accept their relationship? Listen to the full episode to hear their story. #germanlovestory #lenaundkarim #interfaithlove #learninggermaninindia #deutsch

I Am Back! Nov 19, 2024 00:01:04 I am Vaishnavi, the owner of Learning German in India. I am back after a 2 year sabbatical. Listen as I introduce myself and tell you what you can expect in the coming episodes.

Word of the Week - >>Da liegt der Hase im Pfeffer<< Apr 27, 2021 00:02:38 #learngerman #germaninindia #germanpodcast #deutsch #deutschland #germany

#2 Learn German - With Live Translation Jan 31, 2021 00:11:21 Is this fake or must one water it? This German article with real-time translation talks about artificial flowers and the relationship of Man and Nature. #learngerman #languagelearning

#1 Learn German - With Live Translation Jan 13, 2021 00:07:03 Listen to the original German article of 'Men & Ladies' Handbags' along with real-time translation and improve your German language skills!

Together on the High Seas - The Story of Two Distress at Sea Rescuers Jan 3, 2021 00:24:44 The real-life story of a father-son duo who together rescue lives on the North Sea. Article originally published in SZ Magazin. #learndeutsch #languagelearning #seastories #distressatsearescue #nordseeküste #büsum #olafundfabianburrmann

Men & Ladies' Handbags Nov 13, 2020 00:03:11 This is a funny and short article about how men react to ladies' handbags and WHY women these days use GIANT HANDBAGS at all. This article was originally published in SZ Magazin. #learngerman #languagelearning #genderdifferences

Secret Affairs, Sugar Daddies & Single Parenting - Heide Sommer for SZ Magazin Nov 4, 2020 00:50:51 Heide Sommer was a secretary to famous men for over 50 years. In this interview published in SZ Magazin, she speaks about her personal life as a single mom, professional life as a secretary and deep-rooted issues like self-esteem and suicidal tendencies. I've translated this interview from German to English and divided the questions into 14 parts for more clarity. These are: Part 1 - Heide Joins t

Off with a Map - Common Places in the City in German Oct 29, 2020 00:02:15 Hallo! In this episode, I'm going to teach you the German names of places in the city like the post office, bank, railway station and many more. Street - die Straße, Square - der Platz (for example Schillerplatz, Mainz), Traffic light - die Ampel, Zebra crossing - der Zebrastreifen, Pavement - der Bürgersteig, Park - der Park, Railway station - der Bahnhof, Coffee shop - das Café, Supermarket -

Life on Wheels - Modes of Transport in German Oct 26, 2020 00:02:02 Today we are going to learn the different modes of transport in Germany and what they are called. Here's an overview: Plane - das Flugzeug, Car - das Auto, Train - der Zug, Bus - der Bus, Metro - die U-Bahn, Suburban Train - die S-Bahn, Cycle - das Fahrrad, Motorbike - das Motorrad, Truck - der Lastwagen, Helicopter - der Hubschrauber, Camper van - das Wohnmobil, Police car - das Polizeiauto, Amb

Dress to Impress - Fashion in Germany Oct 15, 2020 00:01:55 Today let's talk about the different pieces of clothing the Germans wear and what they are called. Here's an overview. Let's start with the tops. Shirt - das Hemd, T-shirt - das T-shirt, Pullover/Sweater - der Pullover, Women's top - die Bluse, Women's dress - das Kleid, Men's jacket - das Jakett, Sweatshirt - das Sweatshirt, Coat - der Mantel, Tie - die Krawatte, Nightwear - der Schlafanzug, Vest

I Work As - Professions in German Oct 10, 2020 00:03:16 If you're an employee planning to move to Germany, the first thing you'll have to speak about in an interview is your designation, for example, teacher, lawyer, etc. Fun fact: the name for a male doctor is not the same as that for a female doctor. This episode will help you find out what your profession is called in German. Here's an overview: Teacher (male) - der Lehrer, Teacher (female) - die Le

The Blue Planet - Nature in German Oct 5, 2020 00:01:22 Hallo! This episode will teach you the German names of things from your natural surroundings that you absolutely should know. Here's an overview: Tree - der Baum, Flower - die Blume, Ocean - das Meer, Mountain - der Berg, Countryside - das Land, Sky - der Himmel, Meadow - die Wiese, Lake - der See, River - der Fluss, Sun - die Sonne, Star - der Stern, Moon - der Mond, Forest - der Wald, Hill - de

Inside the Four Walls - House Rooms in German Sep 28, 2020 00:01:11 In today's episode, I'm going to teach you the names of the different rooms in a house or apartment. Let's go! Here's an overview: Living Room - das Wohnzimmer, Kitchen - die Küche, Washroom - das Bad, Bedroom - das Schlafzimmer, Stairs - die Treppe, Corridor - der Flur, Kids' room - das Kinderzimmer, Home-office - das Arbeitszimmer Each of the names has the word 'Zimmer' which means 'room'. Now

Back to School - Classroom Objects in German Sep 22, 2020 00:01:10 Hallo! Through this episode, I'm going to teach you what common classroom objects are called in German. Here's a brief overview: Pen - der Stift, Scissors - die Schere, Notebook - das Heft, Eraser - der Radiergummi, Pencil case - das Federmäppchen, Sharpener - der Spitzer, Schoolbag - die Schultasche, Pocket calculator - der Taschenrechner, Pencil - der Bleistift, Ruler - das Lineal, Textbook - da

Into the Wild - Animals in German Sep 16, 2020 00:01:43 Today, let's learn the German names of some domestic and wild creatures. Here's an overview: Cat - die Katze, Dog - der Hund, Cow - die Kuh, Horse - das Pferd, Pig - das Schwein, Mouse - die Maus, Bunny - der Hase, Cock - der Hahn, Lion - der Löwe, Fish - der Fisch, Bird - der Vogel, Monkey - der Affe, Sheep - das Schaf, Donkey - der Esel, Crocodile - das Krokodil, Bear - der Bär, Giraffe - die Gi

Grocery Shopping - Food & Drink in German Sep 2, 2020 00:01:44 Hallo! Let's go grocery shopping today! This is what daily food items and drinks are called by the Germans. Here's an overview: Bread - das Brot, Roll - das Brötchen, Cheese - der Käse, Butter - die Butter, Jam - die Marmelade, Honey - der Honig, Meat - das Fleisch, Fish - der Fisch, Muesli - das Müsli, Pizza - die Pizza, Soup - die Suppe, Fries - die Pommes, Cake - der Kuchen, Biscuit - der Keks,

Eat Healthy - Common Fruits & Veggies in German Aug 25, 2020 00:01:49 Hallo! Today let's talk about the German names of fruits and veggies that are commonly seen in India. Here's a brief overview: [Fruits] Apple - der Apfel, Pear - die Birne, Orange - die Orange, Pineapple - die Ananas, Banana - die Banane, Lemon - die Zitrone, Kiwi - die Kiwi, Watermelon - die Wassermelone, Grapes - die Traube, Coconut - das Kokos, Strawberry - die Erdbeere [Veggies] Carrot - die K

Doctor, Help! - The Human Body in German Aug 23, 2020 00:01:28 Hallo! Imagine you've been just a few hours in Germany and your throat starts paining. How do you explain the situation to a doctor? In this episode, I'll teach you the names of different body parts in German. Here is a brief overview: Eye - das Auge, Ear - das Ohr, Nose - die Nase, Tooth - der Zahn, Mouth - der Mund, Chest - die Brust, Arm - der Arm, Stomach - der Bauch, Hand - die Hand, Leg - d

Pink & Purple - Colours & Shapes in German Aug 12, 2020 00:01:27 Hallo! Today, let's talk about what some common colours and shapes are called in German. Here's a brief overview: [Colours] Red - rot, Blue - blau, Green - grün, Yellow - gelb, Orange - orange, Purple - lila, White - weiß, Black - schwarz, Grey - grau, Pink - rosa, Brown - braun [Shapes] Square - das Quadrat, Circle - der Kreis, Star - der Stern, Heart - das Herz, Rectangle - das Rechteck, Triang

Real Sense of Family: When a White Family Adopted Two Black Kids in the USA Jul 25, 2020 00:40:33 Hallo! Our author came as an exchange student to Arkansas. Her white-skinned guest parents were firmly religious and had nothing to do with "blacks". Years later, she gets to know that the Doolys have quit their church community and adopted two black kids. What brought this about? Here's a journey of discovery. This article was originally published in SZ Magazin. #learngerman #languagelearning #bl

Gift Ideas from SZ Magazin Jul 22, 2020 00:08:53 Hallo! I'm here with yet another fun activity. As this magazine was published in November, it features 106 Christmas gift ideas for family and friends like a foldable helmet, levitating record player and so on. I read out and explain a few such crazy ones to you! Ps: This is not intended for promotional purposes. #learngerman #languagelearning #giftideasfromgermany #germanpodcast

Ads from SZ Magazin Jul 19, 2020 00:07:38 I've always been interested in ads. And as I was leafing through the pages of this German magazine 'Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin', I came across quite a few of them. In this episode, I read out and translate a few of them for you. Hope you have fun listening to these ads! Ps: The objective here is to learn about Germany. It is not for promotional purposes. #learngerman #adsfromgermany #languagelear

Your FAQs Answered Jul 15, 2020 00:05:56 Welcome to Episode 7 of Learning German in India. Many students, parents and working professionals have asked me questions like: "Is it worth learning German? How many levels are there? What are the fees like?" and so on. Today, I'm going to try my best to answer FAQs related to learning German in India. #learngerman #languagelearning #germanpodcast

Counting - Numbers 1 - 20 in German Jul 12, 2020 00:01:47 Welcome to Episode 6 of Learning German in India. Through this episode, you can learn what the numbers 1 to 20 are called in German. Here's a brief overview: 1 - eins, 2 - zwei, 3 - drei, 4 - vier, 5 - fünf, 6 - sechs, 7 - sieben, 8 - acht, 9 - neun, 10 - zehn, 11 - elf, 12 - zwölf, 13 - dreizehn, 14 - vierzehn, 15 - fünfzehn, 16 - sechzehn, 17 - siebzehn, 18 - achtzehn, 19 - neunzehn, 20 - zwanzi

How Time Flies - Days, Months & Seasons in German Jul 9, 2020 00:02:05 Welcome to Episode 5 of Learning German in India. In this episode, I'll be teaching you the different days of the week, months of the year and seasons as they are named in German. Here is a brief overview of the things I've covered: [Days of the Week] Sunday - Sonntag, Monday - Montag, Tuesday - Dienstag, Wednesday - Mittwoch, Thursday - Donnerstag, Friday - Freitag, Saturday - Samstag [Months] Ja

What's in a Name? - Family Tree in German Jul 6, 2020 00:01:36 Welcome to the fourth episode of Learning German in India. In this episode, you'll learn how different family members are addressed. Here is an overview of the terms I've covered: Myself - ich, Mother - die Mutter, Father - der Vater, Sister - die Schwester, Brother - der Bruder, Uncle - der Onkel, Aunt - die Tante, Grandpa - der Opa, Grandma - die Oma, Cousin Brother - der Vetter and Cousin Siste

Das ABC - Alphabets in German Jul 4, 2020 00:02:33 Did you know that German alphabets are similar to those of English but have four extra letters? In this podcast, you can learn how to pronounce alphabets in German. Oh, and do sing along to the Alphabet Song! #learngerman #languagelearning

Socialising - Greetings in German Jul 2, 2020 00:04:55 Hey there! In today's episode, I'm going to teach you how to say a few simple, commonly-used greetings by Germans. For each one, I'll give you a situation-based example too. Here is a brief overview of the Greetings I've covered: Good Morning - Guten Morgen, Good Afternoon - Guten Tag, Good Evening - Guten Abend, Good Night - Gute Nacht, Please - Bitte, Excuse Me - Entschuldigung, Thank You - Viel

First Steps Jun 29, 2020 00:01:35 Many people often ask me, "Why did you learn German?" In this podcast, I talk about what motivated me to learn German.

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