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German Reading Practice
Short German texts graded by level, each with tap-to-hear audio, key vocabulary, and an interactive comprehension quiz. The complete way to build real reading skills — not just word lists.
Choose Your Path: An Evening in Berlin
A branching German story where you decide what happens next. Read, listen, tap for meaning — and find all five endings.
Start the story →Choose your level
Start where you understand roughly 80–90% of the words. Each text gets a little harder.
A1 · BeginnerAnna’s First Day in Berlin
A newcomer explores the city, shops and visits a café. Simple present tense.
Read, listen & quiz →A2 · ElementaryA Weekend in Munich
A trip to Munich told in the past tense — the old town, a beer garden and a museum.
Read, listen & quiz →B1 · IntermediateWhy I’m Learning German
A personal essay with opinions and subordinate clauses — reasons to keep going.
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