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Rebecca and Nicholas continue their journey through Germany to Freiburg, a beautiful city in the Black Forest. They discover the famous “Bächle” and Rebecca has a small mishap at a café.

Rebecca and Nicholas arrive in Trier, the oldest city in Germany, and begin tracing the footsteps of Rebecca’s grandmother. Between first impressions, small disappointments, and warm conversations, this A2/B1 learning story helps you practice listening comprehension and speaking through guided questions

In this introductory episode, you meet Rebecca and Nicholas Whitmore from Toronto. A family story about emigration, memory, and twenty mysterious letters that can only be opened in Germany – told in clear German for A2/B1 learners.

In this episode, I’m talking about Christmas, consumption, and how the tradition of giving presents has changed over time. I share personal memories from my childhood and reflect on how Christmas used to be a quieter family celebration. I also look at the historical roots of gift-giving, from the Wise Men to the rise of modern consumer culture, and ask a simple question: when did Christmas become so stressful?

In this episode, I talk about the four seasons in Germany and share memories of hot summers, cold winters, and unusual weather in countries like Peru and Argentina. I also go through each month and explain what people in Germany typically do — from skiing in February to barbecues in May.

In this episode, I talk about my trip through Bolivia — from Lake Titicaca to the salt flats of Uyuni. I share what everyday life at 4,000 meters feels like and why Bolivia was one of my most unusual travel experiences.

Why are witches so fascinating and why did people in earlier centuries accuse especially women of being a witch? Listen to this episode and find out.

Integration or tradition? When families move abroad, some completely adapt, while others keep their language and culture over generations. In this episode, I talk about German emigrants in the USA, Latin American families, and communities that preserve their traditions.

In this podcast episode, I introduce the German with Stories Reading Challenges. You’ll discover how reading step by step with others can help you improve your German, stay motivated, and connect with fellow learners in Telegram or WhatsApp groups.

In this episode, I reflect on my personal experiences with artificial intelligence. Why I use AI regularly – and why I’m becoming increasingly skeptical. I talk about the flood of AI-generated content, the loss of critical thinking, and what happens when everything becomes faster but less human.