Radio D

What it actually is

DW's classic beginner audio course follows two journalists through a light mystery plot while a narrator explains vocabulary and grammar in English between scenes. Being audio-first makes it usable while commuting, which is rare for true-beginner material. Free with downloadable manuscripts and worksheets; it's an older production and sounds it, but the pedagogy is solid.

What it covers

• Listening
• Vocabulary
• Grammar

Listed for

• German

Official links

• Apple Podcasts ↗

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