German Texts for Beginners Beta
German texts for beginners to practice reading and comprehension in German language. Understanding written German is both demanding and critical. Here is one simple and enjoyable way to see how you are doing.
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Experienced German teachers prepared easy articles and simple conversations in German for beginners (level A1 and A2) and intermediates (level B1 and B2) to evaluate your comprehension and leave you feeling challenged and satisfied. Just click, read, and then answer the multiple-choice questions of the associated test. Your answers get evaluated immediately, and you are ready to move on to the next exercise. It's easy, enjoyable and free.
As an added convenience, you can download and print a pdf version of all texts and exercises.
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The Reading Score shows how much of the reading section you have already worked through. Every text counts the same, whatever its length — 100% means every text answered without a mistake.
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Popular texts from easy to more challenging - pick one that suits you. Once you have finished your first texts, you will get recommendations that match your level.
VorstellungPopularAnna introduces herselfA1Not trained-In der SchulePopularDiscover what makes break time the best part!A2Not trained-Der Weg zur PostPopularMarco has to mail a letterA2Not trained-Am FlughafenPopularWe're taking a family vacation.B1Not trained-BerlinWoman tells about her life in BerlinB1Not trained-Das WetterDiscover how each season surprises you in Germany!B2Not trained-
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About a person5About me3Activities17Adventure4Animals14Birthday4Body1Career6Christmas8Cities10Clothes3Colors1Cooking6Countries1Culture1Daily routine11Directions4Doctor7Emotions4Everyday situations23Family25Famous people1Food3Friendship8Health2History2Hobbies5Holidays3House2Letter to friend3Moving house2Music2My city3Nature8Pets15Plans2Professions2Restaurant3Room2School16Seasons7Shopping13Sights1Special day16Sports6Stories16Summer3Technology1Traditions2Transport4Travelling24Weather5Winter3Work4Other Text2
Level A2
In der SchulePopularDiscover what makes break time the best part!A2Not trained-PDFNeu in der StadtPopularI moved to another city for college.A2Not trained-PDFGesundheit: Beim ArztPopularWill he recover soon and play sports again?A2Not trained-PDFVerkehrsmittelOverview of means of transport in GermanyA2Not trained-PDFUrlaub in den BergenPopularText about holidays in the mountainsA2Not trained-PDFTagesablaufPopularAnna's Saturday routineA2Not trained-PDFPläne für die FreizeitPopularLazy weekends or wild trips—what would you choose?A2Not trained-PDFMein TagPopularDaily routine: Learn to talk about a normal dayA2Not trained-PDFDer Weg zur PostPopularMarco has to mail a letterA2Not trained-PDFMeine WochePopularFind out how I balance fun and schoolwork!A2Not trained-PDFJuliana in DeutschlandPopularTaking a language class in GermanyA2Not trained-PDFPremium: 153 more texts
Level B1
Mein bester FreundText about my best friendB1Not trained-PDFDie vier JahreszeitenDiscover how each season brings new surprises!B1Not trained-PDFWandern in der NaturDiscover mountain adventures and seaside fun in one trip!B1Not trained-PDFBerlinWoman tells about her life in BerlinB1Not trained-PDFAm FlughafenPopularWe're taking a family vacation.B1Not trained-PDFIm RestaurantHow do you handle small problems at dinner?B1Not trained-PDFDie FarbenFind out why every color has its own magic!B1Not trained-PDFEinkauf im SupermarktI'm going grocery shopping with my brother.B1Not trained-PDFFeste und Feiertage in DeutschlandWhich festival tradition would you try first?B1Not trained-PDFLänder und NationalitätenSix stories, one language: why do they learn?B1Not trained-PDFEin Tag in WienText about a family that visits Vienna (Wien)B1Not trained-PDFKleidungDiscover how clothes make life easier every day.B1Not trained-PDFBerufeIt's not that big, but it has everything I needB1Not trained-PDFOsternHow do Germans celebrate Easter?B1Not trained-PDFMein LebenLiving abroad helped me improve my English.B1Not trained-PDFEin Tag in HamburgOne day in Hamburg: Things to do and seeB1Not trained-PDFBewerbungHow can you make your application really stand out?B1Not trained-PDFDer KörperDiscover why your muscles and bones work as a team!B1Not trained-PDFWeihnachtenFind out how winter magic fills German homes.B1Not trained-PDFFeste und Brauchtum in DeutschlandSome of the most important celebrations in GermanyB1Not trained-PDFLebensmittel einkaufenWill everything fit into his shopping cart today?B1Not trained-PDFEin Tag in BerlinDiscover Berlin’s secrets through a student adventure.B1Not trained-PDFMeine FamiliePresentation of family and relativesB1Not trained-PDFMeine StadtMy city, one of the biggest in GermanyB1Not trained-PDFFreizeitgestaltungThree lives, three hobbies—whose style fits you?B1Not trained-PDFPremium: 138 more texts
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and really understand what you are reading! 300 texts with questions are online and that's only the beginning.
and really understand what you are reading! 300 texts with questions are online and that's only the beginning.