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Here you'll find all the episodes from Radio D, Deutsche Welle's new radio language course. The material is geared towards beginners who have no or very little previous experience with German. Emphasis is placed on listening comprehension and each of the audio episodes is accompanied by a text manuscript. The course was developed in cooperation with the Goethe Institute and covers levels A1 and A2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF).

Getting Started

Begin learning German with Radio D.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 01

Philipp visits his mother in the country

A Visit to the Countryside

Life in the country isn't always easy.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 02

A Call From Radio D

Philipp receives a message with good news.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 03

A Trip to Berlin

Going to the airport takes longer than planned.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 04

Paula looks through the window as the sky darkens

Waiting For the Co-Worker

Philipp has trouble reaching Paula.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 05

King Ludwig Lives!

Join us on a trip to Neuschwanstein Castle!»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 06

How Did King Ludwig Die?

Research leads to some surprising results.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 07

Ludwig the Fairytale King

Learn more about Ludwig and the world he lived in.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 08

Uncovering a Stranger

Paula reveals the mystery of the fairy tale king.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 09

Music for Ludwig

Is everything just for show?»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 10

Philipp speaks with a man, who appears as a shadow

An Interview with Ludwig

Hear from actors and talking donkeys.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 11

The Talking Owl

Eulalia gives the crew new riddles to solve.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 12

Mail from Listeners

The professor answers listeners' questions.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 13

Philipp, dressed in a witch's hat, points finger at Paula

Carnival Monday

Carnival isn't fun for everyone.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 14

Paula looks annoyed, with confetti in the background

In the Black Forest

The Carnival ruckus is a bit too much for Paula.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 15

Paula stands with scissors in her hand in front of a shadowed man with a chopped off tie

Carnival Costumes

Listen to different dialects on the street.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 16

Icarus

Why you should listen to your father.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 17

Crop Circles

You can do business with aliens.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 18

Glowing eyes and a crescent moon against a dark background

Nighttime Investigation

The reporters make an interesting discovery.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 19

Paula and Philipp talk with a man in the pub

Getting to the Bottom of It

Philipp and Paula manage to solve the riddle.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 20

Listener Survey

The listeners have a chance to ask questions.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 21

Paula smiles, a port is visible in the background

A Shark in Hamburg

A dangerous mission at the harbor in Hamburg.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 22

The Missing Surfer

A mysterious newspaper article leads to confusion.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 23

The Shark Fin

Eulalia helps the others look for the surfer.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 24

The Editor's Desk

Was the shark really just a joke?»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 25

Greeting the Ships

Unusual customs raise new questions.»Mehr zu: title"

Episode 26

Saying Goodbye to Ayhan

Ayhan has to say goodbye to his co-workers.»Mehr zu: title"

Additional programs

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