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Tobi works through one knowledge topic per episode with a child asking the questions, at the same gentle pace and clarity as the Maus.

The children's classic explaining how the world works — how a toilet is made, how Lego is made — in simple German with unusually clear pronunciation.

Cari and Manuel pick topics for learners and stop to explain the hard words as they go. Transcripts, vocabulary lists and the practice platform sit behind their membership.

The day's news read slowly for learners. You already know what happened, so instead of decoding the meaning you can listen to how it is said.

Longer general-knowledge episodes made for teenagers and young adults, so you get everyday German and a fair bit of slang along with the facts.

Der Spiegel's ideas podcast on the things that shape your daily life, well researched and often with a specialist in the room. Nobody slows down for you here.