Readers

Reading is an integral part of developing proficiency in a new language. Our graded readers lend themselves to extensive and intensive reading with engaging topics that take students of all ages and levels on an instructional adventure. Our titles are built around carefully graded German and are accompanied by activities that help students develop confidence in German.

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Our bestselling series

Complete series for beginner to advanced learners in which students acquire a deeper understanding of the language, in class or at their own pace.

Beginners level

leicht & logisch

Entertaining stories from the lives of Pia, Paul, Robbie, and Nadja, the characters from Portfolio Deutsch.

leicht und klasse

Perfectly tailored to the textbook KLASSE!, the readings in the LEICHT & KLASSE series offer entertaining stories.

Stadt - Land - Abenteuer

These exciting adventure stories for reading and listening take young people to original locations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Intermediate level

Literatur-COMIC DaF

Discover German-language literary classics in a fun, accessible way.

Tatort DaF

TATORT DAF features gripping crime stories for adult learners. The storylines take place in various settings in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps can be found throughout the book.

Advanced level

Wer ist eigentlich ...?

WER IST EIGENTLICH ...? introduces well-known characters from the fields of science, politics, culture and society.

Other series

Deutsch³

One story told from three perspectives in three proficiency levels.

Dreimal Deutsch

Everyday life and culture in the German-speaking world.

Einfach loslesen!

EINFACH LOSLESEN! consists of short and clever stories that feature cross-cultural encounters in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Kletts bunte Lesewelt

Teacher's manual accompanies some of our readers.