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Fluent Fiction - German

FluentFiction.org

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Are you ready to supercharge your German listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in German, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between German and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support t ...
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Conversations about Language Teaching

Diane Neubauer, PhD & Reed Riggs, PhD

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"Conversations about Language Teaching" is a podcast of unscripted discussions of language teaching, drawing on both research and classroom & online language teaching. If you like thinking deeply about issues of classroom language teaching and how those relate to research and theory, this podcast might be for you. Reed & Diane, the hosts, base our knowledge of language teaching on research we've read & done, theoretical views of language acquisition, our experiences as language teachers and ...
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How to Language

Marina & Jeremiah

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Marina and Jeremiah − language teachers, learners, and scholars − take a deep dive into the theory and practice of language acquisition that's backed by the latest research in the field. So whether you're learning your second language or tenth language, you're sure to learn something new.
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SciLux

Hanna Siemaszko

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Podcast about science in Luxembourg and beyond - in every episode we have a look at the latest scientific research and technological changes in Luxembourg or we discuss it with scientists or researchers working in Luxembourg. This is a podcast for people who love science, but aren't necessarily science graduates. We post a new episode every second week.
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Second Act Travels

Elizabeth @ Overseasandover50

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Something happens to us at a certain point in life. We realize that Time is a precious resource and we don’t want to spend all of it sitting behind a desk. Perhaps we’ve reached a milestone birthday, had a career transition, or the kids have grown and you are freed from doing things according to their schedules. Or maybe you’ve just always wanted to travel and are tired of waiting for a travel partner? Whatever your life change, you have more flexibility to see the world. Join me as I explor ...
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People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a m ...
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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Fine, But Not Fine is a podcast for anyone navigating the messy, frustrating, and often invisible challenges of rare diseases, chronic illness, and the healthcare system. Hosted by Kelly Paul, who has lived with Mycosis Fungoides (a rare form of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma) since 2015, this podcast dives into the real-life struggles of managing an incurable condition while still trying to live a full, meaningful life. Resources: Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation (https://www.clfoundation.org), Int ...
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The Writing Life

National Centre for Writing

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We’re a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week we talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers. We’ve featured Margaret Atwood, Jackie Kay, Sara Collins, Antti Tuomainen, Val McDermid, Sarah Perry, Elif Shafak and many more! The Writing Life is produced by the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.
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Often researchers and academics get ‘lost in citations’ –– we forget there’s a real person/voice behind the writing. In each episode, we focus on a publication that has caught the host’s eye. We’ll learn more about the writer and gain insights on researching and writing better academic papers. Rotating podcasts by Chris Haswell, Jonathan Shachter and contributing interviewers. [email protected]
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Conscious Chatter

Kestrel Jenkins

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The first global sustainable fashion podcast, Conscious Chatter opens the door to conversations about our clothing + the layers of stories, meaning and potential impact connected to what we wear. Hosted by Kestrel Jenkins, Conscious Chatter tackles nuanced topics that intersect with sustainability, fashion, systems of oppression, health, and wellbeing through a curiosity-driven lens. Through deep dive monthly themes, the focus is on making the conversation more circular.
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Unraveling Cancer

Patient Power

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Join us for the Unraveling Cancer Podcast Series where we explore stories and news about living with cancer, the latest research from conferences, and patient advocate stories. Our patient hosts are joined by leaders in the field; from researchers working on the treatments of tomorrow, to holistic practitioners and mental health professionals. Patient Power® is a leader in supporting patients with cancer and caregivers in their treatment journey; interviewing top medical experts and research ...
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H.U.M.P.S.S

Danielle Laflamme

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History, Uncertainty, Masturbation, Pregnancy, Science and Sex. (AKA H.U.M.P.S.S) My name is Danielle Laflamme and welcome to my journey of becoming a Sexual Health Educator. I am here to inform, question and entertain in the realm of sex. This podcast is the A-Z on everything I learn, interesting discoveries and stories of what happens along the way. I hope you join me for this interesting adventure and I hope I can make you laugh. Hump safely everyone!!! (Season 2 will be back every hump d ...
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Nipivut

Nipivut

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ᓂᐱᕗᑦ, ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖃᑎᒌᑦ ᓇᓚᐅᑎᑯᑦ ᑐᓴᕐᓴᐅᓚᕐᓂᐊᑐᑦ CKUT 90.3FM ᑯᑦ ᒪᓐᑐᔨᐊᓚᒥ. ᖃᓪᓗᓇᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓂ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐸᑦᓯᐊᒥ ᑐᓴᕐᓴᐅᓚᕐᓂᐊᑐᖅ ᐃᓄᓐᓄᑦ ᐊᐅᓚᑕᐅᓗᓂ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᑲᑎᑎᑦᓯᔪᖅ ᐃᓄᓐᓂᑦ ᖃᓪᓗᓇᓂᒥᐅᓂᑦ. ᑐᓴᕐᓂᔭᕐᑐᑦ, ᑐᓴᕋᑦᓴᓂᑦ ᐅᖄᔪᑦ, ᐅᓂᑲᑐᐊᑐᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐊᐱᕐᓱᑕᐅᔪᓂ ᑐᓴᖃᑦᑕᓚᖓᒐᑦᓯ ᐅᓪᓗᒃ ᐱᒋᐊᓚᕐᑐᖅ ᐅᑦᑐᐱᕆ 6, 2015 CKUT 90.3FM ᑯᑦ ᒪᓐᑐᔨᐊᓪᒥ. ᐃᓚᐅᒍᒪᕖᑦ! ᐅᖃᐅᓯᑦᓴᖃᕐᐱᑦ, ᓇᓚᐅᑎᒃᑯᑦ ᐃᒻᒥᓂᒃ ᑐᓵᒍᒪᕖᑦ, ᓂᐱᕗᑦᑯᓐᓃᑦ ᐃᑲᔪᕐᑎᐅᒍᒪᕖᑦ ᑐᓴᕐᓴᐅᓂᒃᑯᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᕐᑎᐅᒍᒪᒍᕕᑦ ᒪᐅᖓ ᐊᓪᓚᕕᖃᒍᓐᓇᑐᑎᑦ [email protected] ᐃᑲᔪᕐᑎᒌᑦ: ᓄᓇᓕᕐᔪᐊᑦ ᐱᕙᓪᓕᐊᓂᖓᓂᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᑏᑦ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕕᕐᔪᐊᖅ (Concordia University) The Cabot Square Project, CKUT Native Solidarity News ------ Ni ...
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Educating Empathy

Dr. Wendy Muhlhauser-Tingblad a.k.a SissyMarySue (SissyMarySue Education Fund)

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The Educating Empathy podcast explores diverse perspectives on secondary and postsecondary education. Discussions on the podcast will cover a wide range of topics related to educational policy, advocacy, leadership, pedagogy, and personal stories. We also delve into discussions about promoting empathetic understanding in society. This podcast is produced by SissyMarySue Education Fund, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) committed to providing educational children’s programming, play-based learning, and ...
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There is something in the jungle of Irma Flores that has terrorized Sarah for years. As a scientist she needs to know what it is and by confronting this evil she is about to be awakened from her nightmare. She doesn’t know it but she will also begin her first faltering steps toward enlightenment. Along the way, she will have to contend with a strange dwarf people, pirates, corporate raiders and an obstinate lover. Her road to nirvana will be a raw and bruising journey that is certain to be b ...
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Welcome to the HIGHER! Career Podcast everyone. A show full of wicked stories from the job market and brilliant guest experts showing us how to succeed in it. Because we've all been there haven't we? It's time to get unstuck and make our dream careers happen. Let's go get it! -- With Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow This show is all about exploring ways to navigate one's career with ease and how the seemingly secret language of the job market is not one we have to each learn by ourselves through ...
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S3 Show Notes Template Will always share the goods and the bads with you. Pros and cons to everything, and I don’t enjoy it when people don’t give me a balanced review of anything. First, what is considered off season or shoulder season depends upon your destination… Pros of Off season Travel Pricing Crowds More comfortable temperatures Avoiding “t…
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Managing Language Barriers S1 E4 For purposes of this broadcast, assume you only speak English. Reality: Reality is that English is understood in most major cities Yes, you can use translation software some of the time, but it will get cumbersome, but it can be tedious, time consuming, and you might not have a great signal, your phone might be out …
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Please note that this podcast description may contain affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission if you purchase an item through my links. There is absolutely no cost to you and it helps me continue the work of the podcast. Also, I am not a paid spokesperson and all opinions are my own. Most people probably know some great solo hikers an…
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Take a big inhale through your nose. Now, exhale. Breathing may seem simple, but it's controlled by a complex brain network. Each inhale gives the human brain information about the external world. And now, a new research paper in the journal Current Biology suggests that humans have unique breathing patterns, almost like nasal "fingerprints." Not o…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Rediscovering the Amazonas: A Journey of Trust and Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-12-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne stand hoch über dem dichten Regenwald. En: The sun hung high above the dense rainforest. De: Das dichte Blätterdach war…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Hidden Heirloom Mystery: A Family's Spring Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: In einer großen Villa voller alter Familiengeschichten und mysteriöser Geheimnisse lebte Friedrich. En: In a large villa full of old fam…
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Homeowners' insurance isn't just getting more expensive ... it's also getting harder to secure in the first place. Across the country, an increase in climate-related disasters like heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes is creating challenges for both insurers and their customers. One successful strategy taking hold in Alabama and other states: Clima…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Lukas and Klara: Finding Wonder in the Schwarzwald's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Der Frühling kam mit voller Kraft in den Schwarzwald. En: Spring arrived with full force in the Schwarzwald. De: Die Bäume stand…
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I’m talking about something I call the “mulligrubs” — that weird, heavy feeling when you’re not exactly miserable, but definitely not great either. You know, when everything just feels off. I dive into some of the reasons we can land in a mulligrub state, like brain chemistry, crummy weather, chronic illness, and plain old mental overload. I also s…
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Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obsessions and compulsions. They have unwanted intrusive thoughts, images or urges; they also do certain behaviors to decrease the distress caused by these thoughts. In movies and TV, characters with OCD are often depicted washing their hands or obsessi…
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In this episode, we connect with Dr. Bernd Grimm from the Luxembourg Institute of Health and Professor Arndt-Peter Schulz from Germany's Fraunhofer IMTE – two researchers revolutionising orthopedic medicine by looking into the fast developing field of smart implants - here comes the SmILE project. Musculoskeletal diseases like osteoarthritis and os…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Dance for the Clock: A Journey Through the Schwarzwald Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Lukas und Klara stehen am Rand des dunklen, dichten Schwarzwalds. En: Lukas and Klara stand at the edge of the dark, dense Schwarzwald…
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In this episode of Second Act Travels, host Elizabeth delves into the resources that will enhance your hike along the Thames Path. She recommends the Trailblazer Guide for its comprehensive coverage, Joyce Mackey’s book for solo female travelers, and the visual narratives from 'Hiking with Dave and Barbara.' Elizabeth also suggests using the Nation…
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The Dog Aging Project is a long-term nationwide survey on the health and lifestyles of U.S. dogs that launched in 2019. Today, the project has more than 50,000 canines and counting. Today, hear what researchers have learned from one of the largest dog health data sets and what it could tell us both about increasing the lifespan of our furry friends…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Jazz and Spontaneity: A Serendipitous Spring in Berlin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Unter dem blauen Himmel von Berlin, wo der Frühling das kalte Grau des Winters vertreibt, steht das mächtige Brandenburger Tor. En: Un…
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Before we get into things, I'm taking five minutes to explain why I started Second Act Travels: Unique place in life as an empty nester or retiree-- with a new-found freedom to travel anywhere, anytime. Second act travelers feel like an underrepresented community in the podcast and blogosphere. Podcasts allow me to share a large amount of informati…
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Podcast Episode Show Notes: What to Pack for Walking the Thames Path National Trail Planning to walk the Thames Path? Whether you're tackling the full 200+ mile route or just a scenic section, packing smart is key to a comfortable and enjoyable journey. In this episode, we break down exactly what to pack—from the right hiking clothes to non-hiking …
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Fluent Fiction - German: Reviving Joy: Adventure on the Forgotten Roller Coaster Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-00-de Story Transcript: De: Im späten Frühling blühte die Natur auf, doch die Welt um Klaus war verwelkt. En: In late spring, nature blossomed, yet the world aro…
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She’s a botanist, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and the author of the bestselling Braiding Sweetgrass. In her new book she criticizes the market economy — but she and Steve find a surprising amount of common ground. SOURCES: Robin Wall Kimmerer, botanist and founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. RES…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Love and Allergies: A Day in the Berliner Botanische Garten Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-06-22-34-01-de Story Transcript: De: Am frühen Morgen füllt sich der Berliner Botanische Garten mit Leben. En: In the early morning, the Berliner Botanische Garten fi…
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"Olo" does not exist in nature, nor can it be found among paint cans. But for a very select few, olo can be seen — through the intervention of careful computing and lasers. A team led by vision scientist Austin Roorda and computer scientist Ren Ng at UC Berkeley figured out a method for stimulating only one specific subset of cones of the retina. I…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Chasing Magic: A Hidden Flower Quest in Schwarzwald Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-01-de Story Transcript: De: Der Wald war lebendig. En: The forest was alive. De: Vögel sangen, und die Luft war frisch mit dem Duft von feuchtem Moos. En: Birds sang…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Bavarian Charm Meets Business: A Gala at Schloss Neuschwanstein Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-04-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: In der warmen Luft des späten Frühlings erstreckte sich das Schloss Neuschwanstein majestätisch über die grünen Hügel des Bay…
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There are over 200 species of deep-sea anglerfish; some are long and thin, some are squat and round, some have fins that they use to "walk" along the sea floor, and others have huge eyes set far back into their heads. But how did all this morphological diversity first come to be? Thanks to a new anglerfish family tree, now we know. Scientists built…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Anke's Secret: Uncovering a Hidden Rivalry in Science Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-03-22-34-01-de Story Transcript: De: Anke öffnete ihren Spind. En: Anke opened her locker. De: Zwischen ihren Schulbüchern lag ein merkwürdiger Zettel. En: Among her school…
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As artificial intelligence seeps into some realms of society, it rushes into others. One area it's making a big difference is protein science — as in the "building blocks of life," proteins! Producer Berly McCoy talks to host Emily Kwong about the newest advance in protein science: AlphaFold3, an AI program from Google DeepMind. Plus, they talk abo…
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In this SciLux episode, we speak about science communication with Professor Mike S. Schäfer, Head of the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich. We examine the role of intermediaries between researchers and audiences and discuss the difficulties scientists face when explaining their work. Mike addresses the need …
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Fluent Fiction - German: A Ruined Castle, a Storm, and the Art of Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Die Luft war frisch und klar. En: The air was fresh and clear. De: Der Regen am Morgen hatte die Blumen erweckt. En: The morning rain had…
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For hundreds of years sailors have told stories about miles of glowing ocean during moonless nights. This phenomenon is known as "milky seas," but the only scientific sample was collected in 1985. So atmospheric scientist Justin Hudson, a PhD candidate at Colorado State University, used accounts spanning 400 years to create a database of milky seas…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, bestselling author André Aciman shares the intricacies of writing romance, from the magic of first meetings to the nuances of portraying older characters falling in love. André is the New York Times bestselling author of Call Me By Your Name, Find Me, The Gentleman From Peru, Out of Egypt, Eight White Knights, F…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Escape Plan: Lukas' Unexpected Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-01-de Story Transcript: De: Im Frühlingslicht glitzerte das Glasdach des Wissenschaftsmuseums, ein Magnet für Neugierige und Entdecker. En: In the spring light, the glas…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Berlin's Tense Election Night: A Tale of Democracy and Patience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-05-31-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Die Stimme der Demokratie hallte durch die engen Straßen von Berlin. En: The voice of democracy echoed through the narrow str…
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Palliative physician B.J. Miller asks: Is there a better way to think about dying? And can death be beautiful? SOURCES: B.J. Miller, palliative-care physician and President at Mettle Health. RESOURCES: A Beginner’s Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death, by Shoshana Berger and B.J. Miller and (2019). “After A Freak Acci…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Poker Night Shocker: The Unveiling of Silent Battles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-01-de Story Transcript: De: Die Berliner Nacht war warm, als die Lichter des schicken Nachtclubs losgingen. En: The Berliner night was warm when the lights of the c…
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Depending on what time it is, your body responds differently to an injury or infection. During the day, you're likely to heal faster and fight infection better than at night. And historically, scientists weren't entirely sure why. That picture is starting to clear up thanks to a new study published last week in the journal Science Immunology. The r…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Email Blunder Unites Office Under Spring Sunshine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne schien durch die großen Fenster des modernen Bürogebäudes und tauchte die Büros in ein warmes Frühlingslicht. En: The sun shone t…
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Fluent Fiction - German: From Skepticism to Blossoms: A Balcony's Green Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Die Nachmittagssonne tauchte die Einkaufsmeile in Hamburg in ein warmes, goldenes Licht. En: The afternoon sun bathed the shopp…
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Around 40 million people around the world have bipolar disorder, which involves cyclical swings between moods: from depression to mania. Kay Redfield Jamison is one of those people. She's also a professor of psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and has written extensively about the topic, from medical textbooks to personal memoirs. To…
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