Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST
Luxembourgish with Anne
Show overview
Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 124 episodes. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 12 min and 16 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-GB-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 47 episodes published. Published by Luxembourgish with Anne.
From the publisher
Improve your Luxembourgish vocabulary, pronunciation, listening skills and boost fluency by listening. Gain the confidence you need to speak with ease about your everyday life with friends, neighbours, colleagues. Moien, I’m Anne your dedicated host and the driving force behind Luxembourgish with Anne. I’m specialised in preparing candidates to sit the language test to acquire Luxembourgish citizenship. With this dynamic podcast, improve your Luxembourgish skills with interesting short vocabulary lessons or real life conversations from level A1 to B1. I’ll also share exclusive learning strategies and special insights for the Sproochentest. Join me on this exciting Luxembourgish learning journey!
Latest Episodes
View all 124 episodes🎙️ 15 useful Luxembourgish phrases for expressing Stress & Overwhelm
🎙️ Conversation Workout #5 - Talk about food
🎙️ 15 words that show you already have a B1 level of Luxembourgish vocabulary
🎙️ How to ask follow-up questions in Luxembourgish
🎙️ How to talk about the Future in Luxembourgish
🎙️ Are You Really A2 in Luxembourgish? Put Your Skills to the Test
🎙️ How to build a phrase with "well" or "wann" in Luxembourgish
🎙️ Luxembourgish for Parents: Talking to teachers or childcare staff
🎙️ Level Up Your Luxembourgish Conversations: How to talk about opinions
🎙️ Luxembourgish Conversation: How to Tell a Story 🇱🇺
Ep 113🎙️ At the commune: asking for information and clarification
Going to the commune can be stressful even in your own language! 😅Learners with B1 Luxembourgish often tell me:"I understand a lot… but when I speak at the commune, or on the phone, I suddenly don’t know what to say."📞 Phone calls are even trickier: no visual cues, sometimes fast speech. Feeling unsure? So if you sometimes feel unsure in these situations, that’s completely normal.That’s exactly what we’ll practise today’s episode:How to ask for information and clarification at the commune.🎧 Listen to the episode to practise real conversations and boost your confidence: 👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.If you’re ready to move from understanding to speaking, my Speaking Practice Group B1 is designed for you:Small group (max 6), realistic workplace topics, guided practice, and supportive feedback - all at B1 level.👉 Check it out here: https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu/speaking-practice-group-b1/#Lëtzebuergesch #LuxembourgishAtWork #Luxembourgish #LanguageLearning #B1 #PracticalLanguage #CommunicationskillsFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 112🎙️ Improve your Listening skills & understand native speakers - Part 2
How are your Luxembourgish listening skills? Do you sometimes find it hard to follow native speakers in a conversation, understand colleagues at work, or keep up with the news on the radio?Listening is the most challenging skill.In Part 1 of my podcast episode “Improve Your Listening Skills & Understand Native Speakers”, I explained why spoken Luxembourgish often sounds different from what you learned in class. We looked at:• weak forms of personal pronouns• weak forms of verbs• how sounds change when applying the n-ruleIf you missed Part 1, I recommend starting there. It will make today’s episode much easier to understand.In Part 2, we continue exploring why listening can be challenging and, more importantly, how you can train your ear to better understand native speakers.If you want to better understand your coworkers, feel confident for the listening part of the Sproochentest, or just improve your overall comprehension, this episode is for you. 🎧 I’ll share 3 key things to focus on to take your listening skills to the next level. 🎯👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.👉 Curious what learning Luxembourgish with purpose looks like? Let’s talk.Schedule a Consultation Call to discuss how we can help to enhance your learning journey and reach your goal(s): https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu/consultationcall/#Luxembourgish #LanguageLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceSkills #ListeningSkills #LuxembourgishAtWork #LanguageConfidence #Sproochentest #CareerGrowth #LanguageTipsYou can find more information and register HERE:Formal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 111🎙️ Reacting to bad news or problems in Luxembourgish
How do you react to bad news at work in Luxembourgish?A colleague shares a problem. Something goes wrong. Many learners stay silent — not because they don’t care, but because they lack the words.In this lesson, we practise simple, natural ways to respond to bad news — confidently and without sounding awkward.💬 How do you usually react when a colleague shares bad news?“If reacting in situations like this still feels difficult for you in Luxembourgish, then check our Speaking Practice Group for the workplace - we practise exactly these real-life moments - calmly, repeatedly, and in a supportive environment.Confidence doesn’t come from knowing more. It comes from practising in the right space.You can find more information and register HERE:🎧 Listen here:👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.#Luxembourgish #LanguageLearning #WorkplaceSkills #CommunicationSkills #LanguageConfidenceFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 110🎙️ Improve your Luxembourgish sentences with “deen”, “déi” “dat” (Level B1)
What are relative pronouns and why do they matter? ✨In Luxembourgish - or any language - relative pronouns help you:1️⃣ Point out clearly the person or thing being referred toBeispill: D’Meedchen, dat gëschter operéiert ginn ass, huet 8 Joer.2️⃣ Add extra information about that person or thingBeispill: Den Dokter, deen op der Intensivstatioun schafft, ass ganz jonk.In grammatical terms, relative pronouns connect a dependent (relative) clause to the main clause.Am Beispill: Den Dokter, deen op der Intensivstatioun schafft, ass ganz jonk, the relative clause is “deen op der Intensivstatioun schafft,” and the main clause is “Den Dokter ass ganz jonk” Understanding relative pronouns is key to making your sentences more precise and fluent—both in writing and speaking.Unlock practical examples and tips you can use today to sound more fluent in Luxembourgish!🎧 Listen here: 👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.Want to move beyond A2 and speak confidently at B1 in just four months?Join our B1 Bootcamp - a small, friendly group of up to four motivated learners. Practise speaking in discussions, learn practical phrases, and really boost your confidence.🔗 More info: luxembourgishwithanne.lu/b1-hybrid-course#Luxembourgish #GrammarTips #LanguageLearning #CommunicationSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #LanguageConfidence #LuxembourgishAtWork #B1BootcampFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 109🎙️New Podcast Episode: Practical tips to improve your Luxembourgish B1 speaking skills at work
You understand your colleagues, the clients, Luxembourgish in meetings… but can’t find the words to speak Luxembourgish at work?At B1, many learners think:“I need more words.” or “Maybe more grammar.”But … what you need is regular speaking practice with structure, real work situations, and supportive feedback.In my latest podcast episode, I share simple tips to start speaking confidently, even if you’re not 100% comfortable yet, and why clear communication matters more than perfect grammar at this stage.🎧 Listen to this episode and start speaking with confidence👉 👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.💡 If you’re ready to move from understanding to speaking, my Speaking Practice Group B1 is designed for you:Small group (max 6), realistic workplace topics, guided practice, and supportive feedback - all at B1 level.👉 Check it out here: https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu/speaking-practice-group-b1/#Lëtzebuergesch #B1 #Sprachpraxis #BusinessLuxembourgish #LéierenAmBeruff #Sprachlerner #ConfidenceOverPerfection #LuxembourgishAtWorkFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 108🎙️ Improve your Listening skills & understand native speakers - Part 1
How are your Luxembourgish listening skills? 👂Do you sometimes struggle to follow native speakers in conversations, understand your colleagues at work, or catch the news on the radio?Improving listening skills is no secret - it’s challenging, especially if you’re not exposed to Luxembourgish daily. The key? Listen as much as possible.Easier said than done, right? Not only is vocabulary a hurdle, but understanding native speakers can be tricky because of connected speech and dropped sounds like the final “-n” in words. These little reductions make the language flow smoothly, naturally, and not choppy but they can make comprehension harder at first.If you want to better understand your coworkers, feel confident for the listening part of the Sproochentest, or just improve your overall comprehension, this episode is for you. 🎧 I’ll share 5 key things to focus on to take your listening skills to the next level. 🎯👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.👉 Curious what learning Luxembourgish with purpose looks like? Let’s talk.Schedule a free Consultation Call to discuss how we can help to enhance your learning journey and reach your goal(s): https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu/consultationcall/#Luxembourgish #LanguageLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceSkills #ListeningSkills #LuxembourgishAtWork #LanguageConfidence #Sproochentest #CareerGrowth #LanguageTipsFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 107🎙️10 Luxembourgish adverbs to make your sentences more interesting
Do your Luxembourgish sentences sometimes feel… a bit flat?Take this example:👉 Ech hu keng Zäit.Correct but …. not very expressive.Now add just one adverb:☛ Ech hu leider keng Zäit.Suddenly, the sentence sounds more natural, more human, more real.That’s the power of adverbs.They add detail, attitude, and context without complicated grammar.In this podcast episode, I show you:✔️ how adverbs change the meaning and tone of a sentence✔️ where to place them correctly in Luxembourgish✔️ 10 practical adverbs you can start using right awayYou’ll learn words like:• leider (unfortunately)• onbedéngt (absolutely)• bestëmmt (certainly / definitely)With clear examples you can reuse at work and in everyday conversations.🎧 Episode: 10 Luxembourgish Adverbs to Make Sentences More Interesting👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.Adverbs are one of the easiest ways to sound more confident in Luxembourgish.👉 Have a favourite Luxembourgish adverb already? Share it in the comments 👇Discover what really works to use Luxembourgish confidently at work and in daily life.Join our community of 4,000+ learners today: https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu#Luxembourgish #LearnLuxembourgish #LuxembourgishWithAnne #Lëtzebuergesch #Luxembourgishforwork #CorporateLuxembourgish #LanguageLearning #LuxembourgLifeFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 106🎙️ What it means to learn a language especially Luxembourgish
Why learn Luxembourgish — when everyone already speaks English?It’s a question I hear often from expats in Luxembourg.And honestly, on the surface, it makes sense.Luxembourg is multilingual.English, French, and German are part of everyday life.Almost half of the population is foreign.So why invest time and energy in learning Luxembourgish?Because learning a language has never really been about efficiency.Yes, vocabulary and grammar matter. But they’re only the starting point.Learning a language is about people.It’s about connection.It’s about feeling less like an outsider and more like you belong.And this is especially true when it comes to Luxembourgish.In today’s podcast episode, I explore what learning Luxembourgish really means beyond grammar and vocabulary:• how language creates connection at work• how it supports integration in everyday life• and why Luxembourgish still matters — even in a multilingual country🎧 If you’ve ever wondered whether learning Luxembourgish is “worth it”, this episode is for you.👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.💬 I’d love to know: What motivated you to start learning Luxembourgish — or what’s holding you back?#LearnLuxembourgish #LuxembourgishLanguage #LanguageLearning Formal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 105🎙️New Podcast Episode: You understand Luxembourgish… but still feel awkward talking to your co-workers?
Many professionals working in Luxembourg tell me this:“My job isn’t the problem, but social conversations at work are hard.”The fast speech.The slang.The lunchroom noise.The cultural codes no one ever explains.That’s exactly why I recorded the next episode of my podcast:🎧 Social Luxembourgish at Work: Easy Tips to Talk to Your Co-workersIn this episode, we talk about social Luxembourgish and specifically:Why understanding co-workers can feel so difficult (and how to make it easier)How to connect socially at work — even if you’re shy or newSimple small-talk strategies that actually workCultural differences, formality (du vs Dir), and unspoken workplace rulesUseful tips to open small talk conversations🎧 Listen to the episode and learn practical tips you can use tomorrow at work.👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.👉 P.S. Want to feel more confident speaking?Check out our B1 Hybrid Bootcamp!🗣 Small-group sessions designed to help you speak more naturally, more often, and with greater confidence. 👉 Reserve your spot here: https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu/b1-hybrid-course/#Luxembourgish #Lëtzebuergesch #LearnLuxembourgish #LuxembourgishWithAnne #LanguageLearning #Podcast #A2Luxembourgish #LifeStories #CulturalFluencyFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA
Ep 104🎙️ New Episode: Why I Don’t Recommend Using AI to Learn or Translate Luxembourgish
AI is everywhere and I get this question regularly:“Can’t I just use AI to learn Luxembourgish or translate everything?”Here’s the honest truth:AI can support your learning, but relying on it as your main teacher for Luxembourgish will slow you down more than it helps.Why? Because Luxembourgish is a less widely represented language in AI training data. That means AI often guesses and sometimes gets it very wrong. Here are some real examples of mistakes AI can make:German words: Et ass bewölkt→ Correct: Et ass bedecktWrong Grammar: D’Kanner spillen an den Gaart → Correct: D’Kanner spillen am (an dem) GaartLiteral translations from English: Ech si spannend fir dech ze gesinn → Correct: Ech freeë mech drop, dech ze gesinnWrong pronouns/formality: Kann ech dir hëllefen? → Correct (formal): Kann ech Iech hëllefen?Wrong n-rule - Ech hu Zäit . → Correct Ech hunn ZäitAnd the biggest danger?Learners don’t always notice the mistakes… until they become habits.AI is great for inspiration or extra practice but not for accuracy, natural phrasing and learning the language correctly.In today’s episode, I break down:🔹 When AI can be useful🔹 When it can mislead you🔹 Real examples of where it goes wrong🔹 How to use AI safely without sabotaging your progressIf you’re learning Luxembourgish (or supporting others who are), this one will save you hours of frustration.🎧 Listen to the episode here: 👉 Spotify👉 Apple📄 Read along on my blog - Here.🚀 Want to improve your Luxembourgish language skills? Join one of our courses and get confident in Lëtzebuergesch—we’ll guide you through the language and its nuances to make sure you speak like a pro!Discover what really works to use Luxembourgish confidently at work and in daily life.👉 Join our community of 4,000+ learners today: https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu#Luxembourgish #LearnLuxembourgish #LuxembourgishWithAnne #Lëtzebuergesch #LanguageLearning #AIEthics #AIandLanguageLearning #PolyglotCommunity #LuxembourgLife #TranslationTipsFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA