Reading Practice
Short texts with vocabulary help and comprehension questions.
Level A1
- Sich vorstellenA short self-introduction text.
- Mein Freund JonasDescribe a friend: age, home, studies and hobbies.
- Mein ZimmerDescribe a room and where things are.
- Meine FamilieDescribe your family with simple sentences.
- Im CaféA short dialogue for ordering food and drinks.
- Am BahnhofBuy a train ticket and ask about the platform.
- Im SupermarktAnna does her shopping and pays at the checkout.
- Mein HaustierA short description of a pet dog.
- Das Wetter heuteToday and tomorrow's weather.
- Mein GeburtstagA birthday party with friends.
- Meine WocheA week plan with days of the week and activities.
- Im ParkA Sunday afternoon in the park.
- Beim BäckerBuying bread rolls and cake at the bakery.
- Meine SchuleA German course: times, classmates and teacher.
- Mein SamstagA relaxed Saturday from morning to evening.
- Im BusTom's daily bus ride to work.
- Mein TagA short text about a daily routine with times and frequency words.
- Am TelefonA short phone call: asking for someone.
- Meine FreundeTwo friends from different countries.
- Am MorgenA morning routine in a few simple sentences.
- Kleidung kaufenBuying a jacket in a clothes shop.
- Pizza bestellenOrdering a pizza by phone.
- Meine StadtA short description of Budapest.
- Meine HobbysMusic, swimming and football.
- Im HotelChecking in at a hotel reception.
- Wie spät ist es?Clock times in a school day.
- Beim EinkaufenA dialogue in a small shop with numbers and prices.
- Mein BerufA software developer describes his job.
- Im GartenGrandma's garden in summer.
- Gäste zu HauseGetting ready for guests.
- Die SommerferienA family holiday by the sea.
- Im KinoA Friday evening at the cinema.
- Mein LieblingsessenTalk about food with gern, lieber and am liebsten.
- Mein ComputerA new computer for work and learning German.
- Auf dem MarktShopping at a market: prices and change.
Level A2
- Mein WochenendeA diary entry in the Perfekt about a weekend.
- Eine Einladung zum GeburtstagAn invitation email with plans, wishes and a request.
- Ein Brief an eine FreundinAn informal letter about life in a new city.
- Beim ArztA doctor visit with seit and recommendations.
- FahrkartenkaufBuying a train ticket at a machine and changing trains.
- Der Zug hat VerspätungA delayed train and a call to the boss.
- Bewerbung um ein PraktikumSara writes an email application for an internship.
- Im KaufhausFinding a gift on sale in a department store.
- Eine Hose umtauschenExchanging trousers that are too small.
- Das Handy ist kaputtA broken phone screen and a repair shop.
- Laute NachbarnA polite request to a noisy neighbour.
- Der KochkursA weekly cooking class with an Italian menu.
- Im SportvereinPlaying football in a club.
- Ein Zimmer reservierenBooking a double room in Hamburg by phone.
- Im RestaurantA dialogue with a reservation, an order and the bill.
- Am FlughafenCheck-in, security and waiting at the gate.
- Der WetterberichtA weather forecast for north, south and mountains.
- Bei der BankOpening a bank account.
- Auf der PostSending a parcel abroad.
- Der ElternabendA parents' evening about a class trip.
- Das Fahrrad reparierenA flat tyre and a bike workshop.
- Die GeburtstagsfeierA garden party that moves indoors because of rain.
- Das VorstellungsgesprächPreparing for a job interview.
- Im FitnessstudioNina's workout routine.
- Ein MuseumsbesuchA family visit to the natural history museum.
- Eine Wohnung suchenA message to a landlord and an answer, with questions and polite phrases.
- Sich krank meldenCalling in sick and getting a sick note.
- Einen Sprachkurs buchenRegistering for a German course.
- Der UmzugMoving to a bigger flat with help from friends.
- Den Lebenslauf schreibenThe parts of a German CV.
- Ein Ausflug an den SeeA Sunday trip by train and bike.
- Eine Postkarte aus ItalienA holiday postcard with the Perfekt and opinions.
- Ein Ausflug mit dem RadA day trip story in the Perfekt with reasons and results.
- Eine neue StadtA short story about moving to a new city, told in the Perfekt.
- Der Weg zum BahnhofAsking for and giving directions.
- Mein ArbeitstagA typical working day with separable and reflexive verbs.
Level B1
- Homeoffice: Segen oder Fluch?A short opinion text about working from home.
- Umweltschutz im AlltagPractical tips and cause/effect connectors.
- B1.01 Der erste ArbeitstagA first day at a new job: introductions and new impressions.
- B1.02 Der MietvertragWhat to check before signing a rental contract.
- B1.03 Die KrankenversicherungHow health insurance works in Germany.
- B1.04 Pendeln zur ArbeitA daily commuter and his reasons for not moving.
- B1.05 Ehrenamt: Helfen als HobbyVolunteering in Germany and why people do it.
- B1.06 Online einkaufenAdvantages, disadvantages and returning goods.
- B1.07 Mehrsprachig aufwachsenChildren who grow up with two or more languages.
- B1.08 Gesunde ErnährungAdvice on eating well in everyday life.
- B1.09 Digitale SchuleTablets and online learning in classrooms.
- B1.10 Gute NachbarnHouse rules and living together in an apartment building.
- B1.11 Ausbildung oder Studium?Two paths after school and how to choose.
- B1.12 Stress und BalanceWays to handle stress and keep a work-life balance.
- B1.13 KulturschockAdapting to a new country and its habits.
- B1.14 Zug oder Flugzeug?Comparing two ways to travel in Europe.
- B1.15 Meine ZukunftsplänePlans, wishes and goals for the next years.
- Eine Bewerbung schreibenA formal application email and useful phrases.
- Gesund leben im AlltagA magazine text about healthy habits with advice and opinions.