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.
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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
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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-PDFBallspielen am StrandPopularPremiumWill you make new friends by the sea?A2-Ein neuer Mitschüler in unserer KlassePopularPremiumWill you make a new friend today too?A2-Eine echte KuhPopularPremiumWill you spot a giant cow up close?A2-Im KrankenhausPopularPremiumWill a broken arm change your daily life?A2-Die kleine Lena im SchwimmbadPopularPremiumWill you feel safe learning to swim this way?A2-Das ArbeitsamtPremiumFind out how people get help finding work.A2-Unser HundPopularPremiumWhy is life better with a playful friend?A2-Der Clown im ZirkusPopularPremiumWill you get a surprise before the show starts?A2-Das KonzertPopularPremiumFeel the energy when the music takes over!A2-VogelfütterungPremiumWhy do some birds stay in the cold?A2-Ein BewerbungsgesprächPremiumWill you get the job after this interview?A2-BarbesuchPremiumWho will win our fun game at the bar?A2-Die Affen im ZooPremiumDiscover why monkeys are so much like us!A2-Wo ist Micky?PremiumWill he ever find his way back home?A2-Der sprechende VogelPremiumWill this clever bird say something funny next?A2-Im ReisebüroPremiumPlan your dream trip with expert insider tips!A2-Vor dem SchlafengehenPremiumHow do you relax after a busy, long day?A2-In der ApothekePopularPremiumWhich medicine is safe for young teenagers?A2-Weihnachtsmarkt - Teil 1PremiumWill du wissen, was ich für Mama finde?A2-Ich nehme ein BadPremiumLet the warm bubbles wash your stress away.A2-Ein FernsehabendPremiumWhat happens when different movie tastes meet?A2-SternenhimmelPremiumHave you ever dreamed of seeing endless stars?A2-FantasieweltenPremiumReady to explore worlds where anything can happen?A2-Der erste Schultag nach den SommerferienPopularPremiumNew subjects, fresh faces—what surprises wait for you?A2-Minka muss zum TierarztPremiumWhy is the trip to the vet so hard?A2-Meine beste FreundinPremiumFind out how music brings us back together.A2-Ein kleiner UnfallPremiumEver had breakfast turn into a kitchen disaster?A2-Tina feiert ihren GeburtstagPremiumShe's excited to celebrate her birthdayA2-Frau SchmidtPopularPremiumWhy makes a teacher so special for you?A2-Am FlughafenPopularPremiumMeet new friends while waiting for your flight.A2-Emma muss zum ArztPremiumEmma woke up not feeling well and goes to the doctor.A2-Eine spannende ZugfahrtPremiumWill the tickets show up before the next stop?A2-Ein HerbstspaziergangPremiumWill something surprising happen on this walk?A2-An der NordseeküstePremiumDiscover what makes a beach trip feel new!A2-Der UmzugPremiumWill friendship survive when distance comes between us?A2-Mein NebenjobPremiumDiscover how hard work brings a big reward.A2-Die BeerdigungPremiumFinding hope and comfort when saying goodbye foreverA2-Urlaub am StrandPremiumFamily vacations on a beach in SpainA2-Der erste FrühlingstagPremiumSee why today feels extra special and bright.A2-HöhenangstPremiumWould you cross a high bridge with shaky hands?A2-Der BrunchPremiumWhy not start your Sunday with laughter and friends?A2-Die TaxifahrtPremiumWill a late-night taxi ride be relaxing?A2-Die FlugshowPremiumWill flying high change your life too?A2-WegbeschreibungPremiumLost without your phone? Try asking for help!A2-Die AbschlussfeierPremiumI hope we find a pretty dress.A2-Ich brauche neue SportschuhePremiumWill you choose comfort, style, or something unique?A2-Meine MusikPremiumLearn why playing music can change your mood.A2-Mein großer BruderPremiumGrowing up together can change everything between siblings.A2-Eine gruselige GeschichtePremiumWould you sleep here after hearing that story?A2-Die BlumenwiesePremiumDiscover spring colors and tiny creatures around you!A2-Mein NachbarPremiumDiscover why friendly chats make every day brighter!A2-Mein PapaPremiumFind out what makes their bond so special.A2-Die NachrichtensendungPremiumCurious what big stories make it on TV?A2-Der MatheunterrichtPremiumWhich subject could change your future adventures?A2-Sabines LieblingsliedPremiumFirst love makes every day feel exciting, right?A2-Unterricht – aber online!PremiumSnow day fun? Lessons start on your screen!A2-Ticket nach HamburgPremiumHow will you spend the money you save?A2-Plötzlich wieder WinterPremiumWill spring finally come, or will it snow again?A2-Begegnung im WaldPremiumEver stared into wild eyes deep in the forest?A2-Die Kaffeemaschine im BüroPremiumWhy is the coffee machine so popular here?A2-VampirgeschichtenPremiumAre vampires really scary, or maybe sometimes kind?A2-Im SupermarktPremiumMaking a small purchase at the grocery storeA2-Die WeihnachtsfeierPremiumFind out what sweet surprises wait after dinner!A2-Luci liebt das LesenPremiumWho will finish this huge book first?A2-Bei der PolizeiPremiumWill the missing bike ever come back?A2-Ein Wiedersehen unter FreundinnenPremiumThey meet again after a few years.A2-GartenarbeitPremiumWill you find surprises while working in the garden?A2-Der blaue BallonPremiumDid you ever lose something and find it again?A2-Der Junge aus dem KinderheimPremiumLiving in a home can be pretty cool, too!A2-Aua!PremiumWhat happens when your hobby becomes a big risk?A2-Ein Tag im ZooPremiumMom and Philipp spend the day with the animals.A2-Verloren im FreizeitparkPremiumLost in fun—would you find your way back?A2-Meine StadtPremiumDiscover summer fun and tasty treats in town.A2-Im SchwimmbadPremiumWill you dare to try the highest slide?A2-Die VerwechslungPremiumA simple mistake turns into a funny story.A2-In der SchulePremiumEmma really likes her teacher.A2-Ich sage „Nein“PremiumWhy saying “no” can sometimes keep you safeA2-Referat in der SchulePremiumDiscover fun facts and tips for your presentation!A2-Ein ganz normaler SchultagPremiumWhy does running at school help me focus?A2-Der SpieleabendPremiumSnacks, surprises, and one very lucky winner!A2-Ein Tag voller ArbeitPremiumDiscover what happens before the store opens.A2-Ich kaufe eine ZugfahrkartePremiumWill the train ride bring a happy reunion?A2-Beim ZeltenPremiumWould you try camping after reading these adventures?A2-BewerbungenPremiumNeuer Job, neue Chancen – bist du bereit?A2-FamilienfeierPremiumZum Geburtstag kommt die ganze FamilieA2-Meine kleine SchwesterPremiumCan a promise fix a fight between siblings?A2-Am EsstischPopularPremiumWill you try the tasty dessert after dinner?A2-Ich ziehe umPremiumReady for a fresh start in your own space?A2-Zu Besuch bei OmaPremiumDiscover simple joys from family visits and memories.A2-Das HotelzimmerPremiumExplore relaxing moments and cozy luxury surprises together!A2-Was würde ich tun?PremiumHow would you react when something just won’t work?A2-Sommer am SeePremiumWhy not try a relaxing day by the water?A2-Das BabyPremiumWill your first meeting with a sibling feel magical?A2-Hannah und ihr HasePremiumWould you like to teach your pet a trick?A2-Das fehlende PuzzleteilPremiumWill you find the last missing puzzle piece?A2-Wer kümmert sich um Susi?PremiumWho takes care of pets when you travel?A2-Von wem ist der Brief?PremiumWho left this secret message in my bag?A2-Dreck unter den NägelnPremiumWill the surprise for mama work as planned?A2-BusfahrenPremiumDiscover how easy taking the bus can be.A2-Mein besonderer TagPremiumHow does it feel to plan your dream day?A2-Zu Besuch bei OmaPremiumToday we'll go visit grandmaA2-Das SchulfestPremiumExcited for music, games, and lots of fun?A2-Im StreichelzooPremiumWill you make friends with these gentle animals?A2-Pommes in BerlinPremiumHave you ever tasted fries with ketchup and mayo?A2-Auf dem VolksfestPremiumTry tasty food and join the fun crowds!A2-Verhandlung auf dem FlohmarktPremiumWill you find your next treasure at the market?A2-Unsere KatzePremiumFind out why cuddling a pet feels so good!A2-Im RestaurantPremiumWhich surprise will make this night unforgettable?A2-Waffel oder Becher?PremiumWaffel oder Becher – was passt besser zu dir?A2-Im KinoPremiumWill the movie night be a real adventure?A2-Beim BäckerPremiumWhat tasty treat will make your lunch special?A2-Eine Nacht im HotelPremiumStuck at the airport—will their luck change soon?A2-Unser HausPremiumDiscover where the best family moments happen every day!A2-Ein StädtetripPremiumDiscover hidden stories behind ancient Roman landmarks!A2-Im AquariumPremiumTouch sea creatures and discover amazing ocean secrets!A2-Drive-InPremiumA long road trip suddenly turns into a fun adventure.A2-Ein Tag bei den GroßelternPremiumThe children like being with their grandparents.A2-Ein NickerchenPremiumHow does a quick nap change your day?A2-Unsere HausaufgabePremiumWill you remember your homework next time?A2-In der FußgängerzonePremiumMax needs to buy some clothesA2-Ich bin erkältetPremiumSick day at home—what makes it special?A2-MädelsabendPremiumPizza, Filme und Lachen machen den Abend perfekt!A2-Simones ZimmerPremiumWhat secrets hide in this very messy room?A2-Ein Brief an meine FreundinPremiumReady for French adventures, fresh food, and friendship?A2-Mein neues ZimmerPremiumDiscover small joys in a room made yours.A2-VergleichePremiumWho is tallest, smartest, or friendliest in my group?A2-HöflichkeitPremiumSmall words open many doors in daily life.A2-Ein Geschenk für meine SchwesterPremiumWill she like a homemade music-themed surprise?A2-Aufgaben im HaushaltPremiumFind out how teamwork makes chores much easier.A2-Beim FrisörPremiumIch lasse mir die Haare schneidenA2-Neue FreundePremiumWill you meet new friends at the city festival?A2-Wir gehen ZeltenPremiumDiscover more freedom than any hotel can offer.A2-Mia in MünchenPremiumWill she find her way in the big city?A2-Frühling in DeutschlandPremiumAfter a long winter, spring is finally here.A2-Meine AbschlussfeierPremiumReady for new adventures after a special night?A2-Im ParkhausPremiumWill you remember where your parking ticket is?A2-Ausflug in den ParkPremiumSpending the day at the park with the kidsA2-Der plätschernde FlussPremiumFind peace where only birds and water speak.A2-HaustierePremiumThe animals in the city and in the countryA2-Was sollen wir heute tun?PremiumI don't know what to do on this rainy dayA2-Ein Tag im FreizeitparkPremiumA day full of thrills and sweet surprises awaits.A2-Meine aktive WochePremiumDiscover how a busy week still feels fun!A2-Mein Tag (Uhrzeiten)PremiumHow do you make busy days more relaxed?A2-Am KioskPopularPremiumWho knew a simple walk could bring surprises?A2-Wenn…PremiumWill you tell your secret crush the truth?A2-Die freundliche ZiegePremiumWill a curious dog make a new friend?A2-Meere in DeutschlandPremiumThe seas that bathe the German coastsA2-Mein LieblingsmärchenPremiumWho saves the trapped girl with magic hair?A2-Fahrradtour durch BerlinPremiumDiscover why exploring cities by bike feels so fun!A2-Lisa beim ArztPremiumFind out what helps you feel better fast!A2-Im ElektronikgeschäftPremiumFind out what’s most exciting in this store!A2-Meine MamaPremiumWarm hugs, funny voices – every day feels special.A2-Weihnachtsmarktbesuch mit FreundenPremiumWe're going with friends to the Christmas market.A2-
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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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