Episode Details

Have you ever known what you wanted to say in German—but stayed silent because you were afraid of making a mistake?

In this episode of Deutsch Podcast 101 FM, Emil and Sophia talk about speaking anxiety, leaving your comfort zone, and why one simple sentence can change everything.

You will hear the story of Mia, who understands German well but rarely speaks at work. When a colleague suddenly asks for her opinion, she has to decide: stay silent again—or finally say the first sentence?

This episode will help you:

• understand natural, slow German
• speak even when you feel nervous
• stop waiting for “perfect” German
• take small steps outside your comfort zone
• learn useful phrases for work and everyday life

📚 Useful German sentences from this episode:

„Ich möchte etwas Neues ausprobieren – auch wenn es sich komisch anfühlt.“
I want to try something new—even if it feels strange.

„Ich fange klein an. Nur ein kleiner Schritt heute.“
I’m starting small. Just one small step today.

„Ich habe ein bisschen Angst – aber ich mache es trotzdem.“
I’m a little afraid—but I’m doing it anyway.

„Ich probiere das einfach mal aus.“
I’ll just give it a try.

In natural spoken German, you will often hear:

„Ich probier das einfach mal.“
I’ll just give it a try.

„Das ist neu für mich – aber ich lerne gerade.“
This is new to me—but I’m still learning.

„Können Sie mir kurz helfen? Ich bin noch nicht so sicher.“
Could you help me for a moment? I’m not very confident yet.

„Ich mache vielleicht Fehler – aber ich versuche es.“
I may make mistakes—but I’m trying.

⭐ The most important sentence:

„Du musst nicht bereit sein, um anzufangen. Du wirst bereit, indem du anfängst.“
You don’t have to be ready before you start. You become ready by starting.

📝 Important vocabulary:

schweigen — to remain silent
der Mut — courage
die Angst — fear
die Komfortzone — comfort zone
etwas ausprobieren — to try something
etwas aufschieben — to postpone something
sich anmelden — to register or sign up
trotzdem — nevertheless / anyway
der erste Schritt — the first step

🎯 After listening, choose one small step: say „Guten Morgen“, ask one question in German, or send a short German message.

What is one thing you would like to try? Say your first sentence today.

🎧 Learn German naturally. Understand real conversations. Speak with more confidence.