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Babbel Nachrichten (EN)

Babbel Nachrichten (EN)

English → German Intermediate - B1 / Upper Intermediate - B2

Babbel Nachrichten helps you keep up with recent events from around the world with exciting news sourced from Reuters – and in German, of course! That way, while you’re learning about technology of the future and discoveries from the past, you’ll be improving your listening skills at the same time. With helpful tips and guidance about the most important words and phrases, you’re sure to learn something new every week! Got any feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at podcasting@babbel.com.

Aventura on the Babbel Express

Aventura on the Babbel Express

English, Spanish → Spanish Beginner - A2

Climb aboard the Babbel Express and help solve a mystery using your Spanish skills! In Babbel's first ever interactive audio experience, you decide what happens in the story. You'll work side by side with an (intrepid) inspector as you uncover clues, question suspects, and, hopefully, solve the case – all while brushing up on your español! Can you find the culprit and save the day before it's too late?

Hoy en el Pasado

Hoy en el Pasado

Spanish only Intermediate - B1

From Colombian Independence Day to the first Malaysian astronaut in space – join us as we explore the high and low points in world history, discovering what happened on this day in years past. Join our host Beatriz on a trip through time, as you practice your Spanish listening skills along the way!

Voices of Bell'Italia

Voices of Bell'Italia

English → Italian Beginner - A2

What's the best way to learn Italian? In Italy itself, of course! Travel across Italy in this bilingual podcast for beginners. In each episode, you'll meet up with a local who explains the regional traditions and culinary specialties of their hometown, and more! Andiamo!

A-Zero to A-Hero

A-Zero to A-Hero

English → Spanish Newcomer - A1

Join our host Catriona, a total beginner, in her journey towards fluency in Spanish and learn along. LIVE NOW – Season One: Catriona explores the ins and outs of the Spanish language with our Spanish editor, Héctor Hernández. Read more in Babbel Magazine

Palabras Bravas

Palabras Bravas

Spanish only Intermediate - B1 / Upper Intermediate - B2

Join Babbel experts Paula and David in this monolingual podcast full of real conversations, useful new vocabulary and simple grammar explanations. LIVE NOW: Season two, in which our hosts are joined each episode by a Spanish-learner to help solve tricky language topics. Read more in Babbel Magazine

La bottega di Babbel

La bottega di Babbel

Italian only Beginner - A2 / Intermediate - B1

What's Ferragosto? When was pizza invented? How is Christmas celebrated in Italy? Eager to find out some curious facts about Italian customs and traditions? Then tune in to our host Gianluca discussing all things Italian with learners and native speakers. Boost your language skills and discover fascinating facets of the Italian life at La bottega di Babbel! Read more in Babbel Magazine

Un día en español: A Spanish learning podcast

Un día en español: A Spanish learning podcast

English → Spanish Newcomer - A1 / Beginner - A2

In this language-learning podcast for Spanish beginners, each episode takes you inside a memorable day in the life of a Spanish speaker in the U.S. or Latin America. Brought to you by the language experts at Babbel, the show features stories told in basic Spanish with helpful guidance and learning tips in English along the way. For extra info, transcripts, and more visit the magazine.

L'Histoire au jour le jour

L'Histoire au jour le jour

French only Intermediate - B1

From Colombian Independence Day to the first Malaysian astronaut in space – join us as we explore the high and low points in world history, discovering what happened on this day in years past. Join our host Myrna on a trip through time, as you practice your French listening skills along the way!

Oggi nella storia

Oggi nella storia

Italian only Intermediate - B1

From Colombian Independence Day to the first Malaysian astronaut in space – join us as we explore the high and low points in world history, discovering what happened on this day in years past. Join our host Stella on a trip through time, as you practice your Italian listening skills along the way!

Babbel Mixtapes

Babbel Mixtapes

English → Spanish Beginner - A2

Another way to boost your Spanish learning routine! Handmade for you by language experts and music enthusiasts at Babbel, we're taking you on an acoustic journey through Latin America. Tune in to discover musical gems, unlock the meaning of your favourite songs, and strengthen your Spanish. Read more in Babbel Magazine

French en route

French en route

English → French Beginner - A2 / Intermediate - B1

I'm Sam, and in this podcast, I'll be your guide on your francophone journeys. Join me on a virtual tour of the French-speaking world! We'll travel from the Atlantic Coast to Corsica, and from the Alps to Africa. In each episode, you'll discover a fascinating new place, and find someone waiting to tell you a real-life story - in French, of course! I'll jump in here and there during each episode to explain important words or to give you some context and background to the story. We'll not only get familiar with the French language, but we'll also dive into the culture and traditions of this incredibly diverse world - no plane ticket required. Read more in Babbel Magazine

Parlez Away

Parlez Away

English → French Beginner - A2

Ted has decided to learn French for love. Join him on his progress as native speaker Caroline guides you through the beautiful oddities and special facets of the French language and culture. Whatever your reason to learn French, this podcast will help you on your journey from beginner to confident language connoisseur! Read more in Babbel Magazine

Speaking of Berlin

Speaking of Berlin

English → German Beginner - A2

Ever wanted to go to a rock concert in a former US Army sports center, or walk around the train tracks encircling the German capital, or maybe experience what it was like to live in a divided city? Then come along with us as we explore every little corner of Berlin, from the past to the present. Real stories told by native speakers at just the perfect speed for you to improve your German skills! Read more in Babbel Magazine

Sam & Ted's Famous Last Words

Sam & Ted's Famous Last Words

English only Advanced - C1

Curious about all of those strange-sounding English idioms and accents? If so, tune in to this lighthearted podcast, where you’ll listen in on a Brit and an American twisting each others' words, getting tongue-tied, attempting to explain the unexplainable and generally reflecting upon that rather odd thing known as the English language! Read more in Babbel Magazine

Un mundo en inglés

Un mundo en inglés

Spanish → English Beginner - A2

Forces of nature in the American wilderness, life at a British boarding school, or bilingual name finding in Hong Kong – join us on our adventures throughout the English-speaking world through real stories told by native speakers in a learner-friendly format to help you improve your English step-by-step.

Auf Sprachreise

Auf Sprachreise

German → English Beginner - A2

Forces of nature in the American wilderness, life at a British boarding school, or bilingual name finding in Hong Kong – join us on our adventures throughout the English-speaking world through real stories told by native speakers in a learner-friendly format to help you improve your English step-by-step. Read more in Babbel Magazine

Destination : anglais !

Destination : anglais !

French → English Beginner - A2

Forces of nature in the American wilderness, life at a British boarding school, or bilingual name finding in Hong Kong – join us on our adventures throughout the English-speaking world through real stories told by native speakers in a learner-friendly format to help you improve your English step-by-step. Read more in Babbel Magazine

Prossima fermata: inglese

Prossima fermata: inglese

Italian → English Beginner - A2

Forces of nature in the American wilderness, life at a British boarding school, or bilingual name finding in Hong Kong – join us on our adventures throughout the English-speaking world through real stories told by native speakers in a learner-friendly format to help you improve your English step-by-step. Read more in Babbel Magazine

English Trips

English Trips

English only Beginner - A2 / Intermediate - B1

Forces of nature in the American wilderness, life at a British boarding school, or bilingual name finding in Hong Kong – join us on our adventures throughout the English-speaking world through real stories told by native speakers in a learner-friendly format to help you improve your English step-by-step. Read more in Babbel Magazine

So ist Berlin

So ist Berlin

German only Intermediate - B1

Ever wanted to go to a rock concert in a former US Army sports center, or walk around the train tracks encircling the German capital, or maybe experience what it was like to live in a divided city? Then come along with us as we explore every little corner of Berlin, from the past to the present. Real stories told by native speakers at just the perfect speed for you to improve your German skills!

Un día en español – monolingüe

Un día en español – monolingüe

Spanish only Beginner - A2 / Intermediate - B1

In this language-learning podcast for Spanish beginners, each episode takes you inside a memorable day in the life of a Spanish speaker in the U.S. or Latin America. Brought to you by the language experts at Babbel, the show features stories told in basic Spanish with helpful guidance and learning tips along the way.

Italien in petto

Italien in petto

German → Italian Beginner - A2

The best way to learn Italian? In Italy itself, of course! Follow Karina, German Editor at Babbel on her journey across Italy with our new bilingual podcast for beginners. Visiting a different city per episode, you'll hear authentic stories told by locals who explain regional traditions, culinary specialties and more. You can expect a lot of interesting facts about the country and its people - and of course you will also learn vocab and expressions typical for the regions. Read more in Babbel Magazine

En route vers le français

En route vers le français

French only Intermediate - B1 / Upper Intermediate - B2

Discover the vast world of En route vers le français and listen to stories in French! These are true stories, told by Francophones living in Africa, America, Europe and the Middle East… a real world tour! My name is Noémie and I am your language guide on this podcast. Every episode I'll give you advice and help you improve your French. Let's get going En route vers le français!

Talking on the job

Talking on the job

English only Intermediate - B1 / Upper Intermediate - B2 / Advanced - C1

Follow and learn from Rahim and Sabine's challenges using business English at work. Our business English mentor, Conor, is ready to provide tips and tricks on how to overcome some tricky workplace challenges!

Babbel News - English Only

Babbel News - English Only

English only Upper Intermediate - B2

Babbel News – English Only helps you improve your English with weekly news sourced from Reuters. Helpful tips and guidance from Babbel language experts ensure that you'll learn something new every week!

Culture

Multilinguish

Multilinguish

English only Advanced - C1

Join the Babbel USA editorial team as they explore all the fascinating and sometimes weird ways language connects us all. From a linguistic take on the latest meme to pro tips from language-learning experts, travel stories, and cultural curiosities, Multlinguish celebrates language in real life. Read more in Babbel Magazine

4 Verticale

4 Verticale

Italian only Advanced - C1

4 Verticale is Babbel’s Italian podcast that breaks the monotony of a learning method based just on books and professors. Your hosts Giulia and Stefano will accompany you on the discovery of foreign languages through fun anecdotes, stories and studio guests. Read more in Babbel Magazine

Habitantes Babbel

Habitantes Babbel

Spanish only Advanced - C1

Join Néstor and Valeria as they want to inspire other latinos to live abroad and discover the world. Listen to Habitantes Babbel with an open mind and a heart full of empathy for those situations in which we all have been while learning a language and leaving our home country. Read more in Babbel Magazine

La Linguacciuta

La Linguacciuta

Italian only Advanced - C1

Do you speak Italian and are passionate about languages? Are you maybe learning a new one? Listen to Ilenia Zodiaco’s podcast on the oddities and wonders of linguistic communication. Her stories will intrigue you and satisfy your curiosity about the fantastic world of languages. Read more in Babbel Magazine

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