Follow us on a trip to the river Mosel with Johanna. The river winds its way from France to Germany through towns and vineyards. But what else is there to discover next to good wine? 

Find the free transcript, translation and photos to this episode online at https://moinmarc.com/podcast/the-river-mosel/

Mosel - Adv. Beginner Learn easy German by Postcard

This week we will be introducing culture episodes at MoinMarc, where you can hear about daily life in Germany, while listening to the language and learning new words along the way. This episode we shall be hearing a story about Lena and Finn from Berlin. Let’s follow them on a few adventures and learn about how they get from A to B.

Find the transcript, translation and photos to this episode online at https://moinmarc.com/podcast/wegfahren-a-culture-episode/

Wegfahren - a culture episode - Beginners Learn easy German by Postcard

Join us on a trip to Lübeck with Emma. Where we shall be hearing about the Holstentor, the river Trave and small secretive passages.
Lübeck is a beautiful city on the northern coast, also known as the city of the seven spires. Home of the famous Niederegger Marzipan, Lübeck is a delightful area to visit.

Find the transcript, translation and photos to this episode online at https://moinmarc.com/podcast/walking-through-lubeck/

Lübeck - Beginners Learn Easy German By Postcard

Following our episode in Lübeck, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to tell you about this much loved sweet treat. Marzipan has been made in Lübeck since 1806 and has a long history with royalty. 

Find our recipe to make Marzipan, the transcript to follow along and the translation on our website https://moinmarc.com/podcast/marzipan-a-culture-episode/

Marzipan - a culture episode - Intermediate Learn easy German by Postcard

Following our adventures along the Mosel River, we stop in Trier. An ancient Roman city with iconic landmarks such as the 'Porta Nigra'. Join Johanna on her trip to visit an Australian-expat friend, Olivia. As they explore the best bits of Trier.

Find the free transcript, translation and photos to this episode online at https://moinmarc.com/podcast/old-city-trier/

Trier - Adv. Beginner Learn easy German by Postcard

Join Jan in this episode to hear how he spends his Sunday in Köln.
In Germany, Sundays are the day of rest, also called 'Ruhetag'. 
The precious day of Sunday is usually enjoyed with nature walks, bakery visits and quality time with friends and family. 

Check out our website for the transcript, translation and additional information https://moinmarc.com/podcast/sonntag-a-culture-episode/

Sonntag - a culture episode - Intermediate Learn easy German by Postcard

Lüneburger Heide is a purple landscape, carpeted in the heather plant. Set in Northern Germany, this heathland sits between Hamburg, Bremen and Hanover. It is a beautiful area to explore for hikers and cyclists.
Join us in this episode and hear how Christian hikes through this colourful landscape, seeing wildlife and watching sheepdogs round up their flock. 
Free transcript, translation  -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/hiking-in-luneburger-heide/

Lüneburger Heide - Adv. Beginner Learn easy German by Postcard

Church bells can be heard regularly throughout Germany, on every hour, half hour and and even sometimes every quarter hour! Living next to a church can be quite noisy, especially during the night, but it can also have advantages.
In this episode we follow Jonas on his first few days of moving to Hamburg. Join us and hear more about this wonderfully green city.

Free transcript, translation  -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/kirchenglocken-a-culture-episode/

Kirchenglocken - a culture episode - Adv. Beginners learn easy German by Postcard

Flensburg is the most northern city in Germany, residing on the eastern coastline. From the harbour, you can see Denmark only 2 km away.  

Join us in this episode and find the free transcript, translation on our website: https://moinmarc.com/podcast/flensburg-beach-trip/

Flensburg - Intermediate Learn easy German by Postcard

Today I would like to share some insights and memories from my childhood in Germany. Even though I am not the greatest football fan today, I still loved playing football with my friends after school.

Football is the most loved Sport in Germany. Growing up in Germany, you will probably not be able to avoid kicking a ball once or twice. Even as an adult, watching a match at least every four years during the worldcup is a must.

Check the transcript in both German and English, to follow along with the audio -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/fussball-a-culture-episode/

Fußball - a culture episode - Beginners learn easy German by Postcard

Today we will listen to Tatianas story of how she experienced this special event, about 30 years ago, when she lived in West Germany.

We start this season with a culture episode about the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunion of west and east Germany, that we still celebrate every 3rd of October.

Check the transcript in both German and English, to follow along with the audio -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/season3/mauerfall-a-culture-episode/

Mauerfall - a culture episode - Intermediate learn easy German by Postcard

My friend Johanna traveled to the tranquil town Bad Bentheim and stayed overnight in a tiny house. This is a popular experience, that I would definitely like to try one day!

Check the recipe for pumpkin soup and transcript in both German and English, to follow along with the audio -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/bad-bentheim/

Bad Bentheim - Adv. Beginner learn easy German by Postcard

With Halloween coming up soon, I would like to tell you about the famous brothers Grimm.
I went on a short trip to a museum in Kassel to find out more about these fairytale writers in the town they were born.

Check out the the free transcript, pictures and translation of todays episode -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/bruder-grimm-a-culture-episode/

Gebrüder Grimm - a culture episode - Adv. Beginner learn easy German by Postcard

Goslar is a popular town in central Germany. Sat among the Harz Mountain range, ramblers and nature-lovers like to explore the town in between hikes. Come with us on a trip to this medieval town.

Check out the the free transcript, pictures and translation of todays episode -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/trip-to-goslar/

Goslar - Adv. Beginner learn easy German by Postcard

In this weeks episode we will be hearing from Emilia and her first time baking “Plätzchen”.
"Plätzchen" are the biscuits German families make at Christmas. Traditionally the entire family will come together to bake, decorate and taste the delicious cookies!

Check out the the free transcript, pictures and translation of todays episode -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/baking-weihnachtsplatzchen/

Weihnachtsplätzchen - a culture episode - Intermediate learn easy German by Postcard

Frankfurt am Main is a modern city with many impressive high buildings and skyscrapers. In today's episode you will hear about Frankfurt’s the amazing skyline and a very unpleasant experience I had in the middle of the night.

Check out the the free transcript, pictures and translation of todays episode -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/frankfurt-am-main/

Frankfurt am Main - Adv. Beginner learn easy German by Postcard

We are back for the second more Christmassy episode from Frankfurt! 

Known Worldwide for their amazing 'Weihnachtsmarkt' (Christmas market) in the Frankfurter Römer district. The market is filled with sparking lights and food, & is surrounded by classically old wooden houses.

Check out the the free transcript, pictures and translation of todays episode -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/frankfurter-weihnachten/

Frankfurter Weihnachten - Adv. Beginner learn easy German by Postcard

In this weeks episode we will be hearing from Emilia and her first time on a German Christmas market. I hope you enjoy this little journey through a Christmas market exploring festive food and drinks.

Check out the the free transcript, pictures and translation of todays episode ->
https://moinmarc.com/podcast/weihnachtsmarkt/

Weihnachtsmarkt - a culture episode - Adv. Beginner learn easy German by Postcard

Bremen is a tranquil city in the north of Germany. Divided by many quarter, the 'must see' section "Schnoorviertel" is popular to tourists for its' charming alleyways.
In today's episode you will hear about a weekend trip with friends around the city, seeing the best sights & drinking the best beer!

Check out the the free transcript, pictures and translation of todays episode -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/bremen/

Bremen - Intermediate learn easy German by Postcard

In this episode, a plan goes wrong (as they sometimes do)! Instead of a day trip to the wonderfully ornate palace of Würzburg, Lea spent the day at the hospital!

Check out the the free transcript, pictures and translation of todays episode -> https://moinmarc.com/podcast/wuerzburg-nearly/

Würzburg (nearly) - Intermediate learn easy German by Postcard

Travel with us to Germany and improve your German along the way. Find inspiration for your next trip, new recipes to try or learn more about the vast German culture, by listening to postcards from all over Germany.

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