A: Yes. Play the Begegnungen audio into Google Docs voice typing. If the computer transcribes the word wrong, your pronunciation is off. This gives you objective, "better" feedback than just trusting your ears.
To improve your German using this specific textbook, you can access official resources and tools: Official Downloads begegnungen+a1+audio+better
Begegnungen is great for grammar and structure, but it can feel academic. To make the audio experience "better," pair your studies with the YouTube channel or podcast. Hearing the same A1 vocabulary (like Berufe , Einkaufen , or Freizeit ) used in real street interviews provides the context that textbooks sometimes lack. A: Yes