B1 German News | Germany's Driving Licence Could Cost 1,000 Euros Less

Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: Winterthur in Switzerland is testing whether autumn leaves should remain in parks to enrich the soil and support wildlife. Also: Germany's transport minister says planned driving-licence reforms could save learners up to 1,000 euros, while driving instructors warn about safety.

Today’s German focus: Wenn der Versuch erfolgreich ist = If the experiment is successful. Vocabulary: der Stamm (tree trunk), der Zaun (fence), die Nährstoffe (nutrients).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-10-11

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