German reading practice: short stories A1–B1
18 original German stories for learners, sorted by level. Each one has 3 short chapters, an English translation under every sentence, a word list and a quick question to check you understood.
A1 · Beginner
🏠 Der neue NachbarThe New Neighbour🐱 Die verschwundene KatzeThe Lost Cat☕ Der falsche KuchenThe Wrong Cake🧥 Die rote JackeThe Red Jacket⏰ Ein sehr langer MontagA Very Long Monday🗺️ Der Tourist mit dem StadtplanThe Tourist with the Map
A2 · Elementary
🚆 Die Tasche im ZugThe Bag on the Train🎁 Das GeburtstagsgeschenkThe Birthday Present🩺 Die rätselhaften BauchschmerzenThe Mystery Stomach Ache🌈 Das PicknickThe Picnic⚽ Das FinaleThe Final🍲 Omas GeheimrezeptGrandma's Secret Recipe
B1 · Intermediate
📱 Falsch verbundenWrong Number🧳 Der verlorene KofferThe Lost Suitcase💼 Das VorstellungsgesprächThe Job Interview🏠 Die zu billige WohnungThe Flat That Was Too Cheap🌶️ Zu scharfToo Spicy💞 Zwei Tassen KaffeeTwo Cups of Coffee
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