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Summary: Pukka German podcast - German slang, colloquial language, german idioms and cool phrases
German podcast to learn useful and popular German words and phrases, colloquial German, German slang and cool lingo.
Learn German podcast PG37 - Luck
Luck sure does come and go. One moment everything seems to be going your way and the next thing you feel like you've drawn the shortest straw and no matter how hard you try, you don't seem to be able to break your unlucky streak. Oh well, such is life. You win some and you lose some. Wherever your luck is now, at least after today's German lesson you will know all the popular German words, phrases and idioms to talk about it. That's pretty lucky isn't it?
Finally I've struck it lucky and won something!
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Learn German podcast PG36 - House-Hunt 2
Today we continue where we left off last time with more useful German words and phrases related to moving home. A few of today's gems are the German equivalent for "out in the sticks" or "the middle of nowhere", the German translation of "to be hell bent" as well as the German version of "concrete jungle" (funny enough the German phrase doesn't refer to a jungle at all, but a desert!)
Moving is no walk in the park.
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Learn German podcast PG35 - House-Hunt
Today you'll learn loads of useful German words and phrases to talk about moving house. You'll encounter German vocabulary from flat shares to estate agent fees. In addition you'll learn the German equivalent of cool expressions like "a stone's throw" and "no walk in the park". Get ready to experience a German move without the stress.
Munich is not exactly a stone's throw from Freiburg
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Learn German podcast PG34 - Bar Scene
Today we teach you some useful German words and phrases to describe trendy cocktail bars. Ever wondered what the German word for "hip" or "in" is? Well today you'll find that out as well as learn cool German expressions to talk about both rompish parties and laid back-scenes. Get ready to have it shaken and stirred!
the bar scene
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Learn German podcast PG33 - Elections
On the pulse of current affairs, today's German podcast is all about the recent American presidential election. In today's lesson not only will you learn loads of vital vocabulary to discuss this historical event, but as usual we also chuck in plenty of useful German expressions including how to say "to be on the wrong track", "to reinvent oneself" and "to live up to expectations". Can Pukka German get you talking politics like a pro? "Yes we can! - Yes we can!"
the land of opportunity
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Learn German podcast PG32 - Kitchen
Back in action with our first German lesson from Munich. Today's podcast is inspired by our new kitchen and based on a text found in the Ikea kitchen catalogue. Learn the German idiom for "too many cooks spoil the broth" as well as useful German phrases for magicians who magically make things disappear and reappear. Abracadabra - now let's get on with the show!
Too many cooks spoil the broth
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Learn German podcast PG31 - Sixth sense
In today's podcast we introduce a collection of common German phrases and German sayings related to the word "Sinn". Learn the German translation of "to take leave of one's senses", "the meaning of life" and "the sixth sense" among others. It'll make good "sense" to learn these phrases well.
That suits me just fine
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Learn German podcast PG30 - Knowledge is power!
Today you will learn some common German idioms and sayings that will keep in the know. Learn the German translation of "Knowledge is power" and "What you don't know, doesn't bother you". Who knows, with a bit of luck we might just be able to impart some really useful German knowledge.
I should have known
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Learn German podcast PG29 - Hangover
Today's German podcast lesson will teach you common German sayings and German slang phrases to talk about your severe hangover and splitting headache. We all know what it's like to have a few more drinks than a few too many and have suffered the consequences. Learn useful German slang phrases to say that you're feeling rough or that your head is splitting. Also learn a multitude of ways to talk about hurling your guts out. I don't think you'll be sleeping this hangover off to easily!
to have a hangover
(lit. to have a huge skull)
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Learn German podcast PG28 - Oktoberfest - Beer! Beer! Beer!
Germany is famous for the October Beer Festival more commonly known as the Oktoberfest. Germany's Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria during late September (and running to early October). The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture and is the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. For the culture vultures out there, get ready for a marathon piss up of beer, beer and more beer! Let's get legless in our "lederhosen" and "dirndls" German style.
to be tanked up
(lit. star hail full)
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Learn German podcast PG27 - Parental concerns
This Pukka German podcast takes a look at typical parent concerns. Admit it, you used to be one of the rebellious, cool kids and hung about with your clique. Maybe you were never completely off the rails but you have to admit having lacked direction. You told your folks that life is short and that it's better to live for the day. Now the shoe is on the other foot and it's your teenage kid causing YOU grief. As usual get ready to learn loads of funny German phrases and useful sayings. This is Pukka German afterall.
Peer pressure
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Learn German podcast PG26 - Teenager Troubles
It's hard work being a teenager. Nobody understands you and people constantly rattle your cage. You are clearly no longer a kid but you are definitely not respected like an adult. Then of course there are the rules and constant nagging not to mention the social pressures! In today's German podcast we learn common and funny german phrases, colloquial language and useful adjectives to have a good old fashioned teenage moan. Go on - get it off your chest!
they can't put themselves in my shoes
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Learn German podcast PG25 - 2Cents
This week you will learn common German phrases useful for asking or expressing opinions in German. Although this lesson is less focused on German colloquial language and German slang, we felt it important that you feel confident in giving your 2 cents in German (deinen Senf dazu geben).
I am firmly convinced
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Learn German podcast PG24 - Codswallop!
"Verarschen", "veräppeln" and "vergackeiern" are just a few of the many popular German slang words in todays learn German podcast. I for one know that our Pukka German fans are way too smart to get taken for a ride and won't sit back and let the Germans take the piss or give them the runaround. Afterall you guys and gals weren't born yesterday were you?
I'll eat my hat if that's true
(lit. I'll eat a broom if that's true.)
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Learn German podcast PG23 - Gobsmacked!
Today we look at cool German phrases and idiomatic expressions to use when you’re stunned, lost for words and simply don’t believe a word you’re hearing. “jdm die Spucke weg bleiben”; and “im Wald stehen” are just two of today’s gems from a long list of popular and funny German sayings.
I must be seeing / hearing things!
(lit. I think an elk is kissing me)
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