27.11.2025 • 37 Min.

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!? Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.? Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community? Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. ? Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/testKey Topics ?Why so many learners struggle to find people to practice with — and what to do about it.The truth about practicing with native speakers (and when you don't need one).7 practical ways to practice German daily — even if you're learning alone.How repeating simple sentences out loud boosts your speaking confidence.Using audio, video, and dictionaries to get clear, reliable pronunciation.Why a study partner at your level can speed up your learning.Where to find conversation partners online, including in the Better German Community .Using movies, series, and subtitles to train your ear for German.Local meetups, cultural centers, and language cafés you can join near you.A first look at the Get Talking — German for Beginners and Restarters course.What’s coming next: a deep dive into strong (irregular) German verbs.Mentioned Episodes?Episode 14 - Introduction to Watching Movies to Learn GermanRelated Episodes?Episode 7 - The 7 Best Tips to Learn GermanEpisode 24 - Tips to Learn to Speak GermanEpisode 28 - How Much Practice do We Need when Learning GermanEpisode 29 - How Long Does it Take to Learn GermanEpisode 42 - Improve Your German with Simple Sentences Using ColorsOther Mentioned Links?Pre-Sale for the New German Course?Early access is available only for podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers—email podcast@bettergerman.info to join the interest list. For questions, topic requests, or course interest, also email podcast@bettergerman.info Other Resources?You might find these PDFs helpful:▫️ Episode 14 → Download PDF: Guide to German Movies▫️ Episode 45 → Download PDF: Verbs Practice Guide▫️ Episodes 46 and 50 → Download PDF: Practice sentences with German clothes vocabularyListen to All The Episodes Published So Far!? Better German Podcast+ - Exclusive Podcast and CommunityEarly access exclusive PLUS content via your own private feed, all podcast resources in one place, ask questions and more. Free version is available if you just want to get started.? Join here: https://bettergerman.info/community? Want to Take a Course? – Free Placement ExamFree Placement with exam/questionnaire, personal program and interview to confirm placement and answer any questions. Courses are online, include materials and combine self study and live lessons. Pricing starts at €100/month, depending on your program. ? Take the placement exam: https://bettergerman.info/test? Free Live Workshop | https://bettergerman.info/workshop? Website | https://bettergerman.info▶️ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/? TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@susibettergerman? Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/susibettergerman✉️ Contact | podcast@bettergerman.info? Start from Episode 1 | https://bettergerman.info/1⭐ Enjoyed this episode?A quick review or share helps more people find the podcast.