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Apr 4
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German Listening: Why it's so HARD and h...

Michael Schmitz
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Why do native Germans feel impossible to understand? From strange sounds to fast speech, we explore why understanding spoken German is so tricky, and what you can do to get better.

Michael sits down with Alessio to explore how to improve your German listening skills. With concrete techniques, real-life examples, and useful materials to become a better listener.  Enjoy!

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