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An boarding school and its students during the pre-Christmas period provide a great opportunity to analyze human nature: just before the Christmas holidays, these students rehearse the play "Das fliegende Klassenzimmer" (The Flying Classroom). The pre-Christmas period turns out to be anything but peaceful.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the B1 level.
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The impertinent Luise and the polite Lotte meet by chance at a hostel in the Alps. Soon, they realize that they are not as different as expected. In fact, they are twins who were separated when their parents divorced. Luise is just as eager to meet her mother as Lotte is to meet her father. It's decided: the two girls just have to swap roles. Luise will travel to Munich as Lotte, and Lotte will go to Vienna as Luise.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the A2 level.
A master butcher who not only makes money as a horse trader, but also becomes a millionaire and still remains a master butcher at heart - that's Uncle Franz. His nephew Erich Kästner describes his memories of a time when there were so many poor and poor people there were so few rich people.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the A1-A2 levels.
Ben cannot get Anna out of his head. She is a girl in his class. Her family is from Poland, and he would like her to be his girlfriend. That's why he writes her a letter; however, he'll have to wait a long time for her response.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the A2 level.
Roma, Julia's boyfriend, has died. The word "suicide" crosses everyone's mind, everyone except Julia. That's why she makes a promise to her boyfriend: "They won't get away with this. They'll pay for this!" And she faces everyone who stands in her way alone.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the B1 level.
Margarete Steiff (1847-1909) is not only the "mother" of the teddy bear with the button in its ear, which is known worldwide, but also Germany's first female entrepreneur. Her small sewing workshop quickly became a company that is still globally recognized today.
"Wer ist eigentlich ...?" tells the remarkable story of Margarete Steiff, how her stuffed animals changed children's lives, and what and how children play with them today. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into her biography (life) and her achievements (work) and show us her direct relationship with current topics (impact):
- Biography: Margarete Steiff
- The Teddy Bear: Stuffed Animals as Toys
- Games Then and Now: From Stuffed Animals to Video Games
Robert Koch (1843-1910) was the founder of modern bacteriology. He revolutionized medicine in many areas. "Who is ...?" introduces the Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, delves into the world of bacteria and viruses, and concludes with a look at the current topic of epidemics and pandemics. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into his biography (life) and his achievements (work), and show us his direct relationship with current topics (impact):
- Biography: Robert Koch
- The fascinating world of bacteria
- Epidemics and pandemics – from the flu to the coronavirus
Many people are convinced: Currywurst is a Berlin dish from the late 1950s. But Uwe Timm tells us a very different story! It begins in Hamburg, in 1945, shortly before the end of the war. Lena Brücker meets the young boatswain Hermann Bremer and doesn't want to be separated from him. Later, we learn how the discovery of Currywurst is connected to Lena Brücker, a pilot's badge, a lady drinking whisky, three broken ketchup bottles, and many other things.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the B1+ level.
In the Timm family, the oldest son, Karl-Heinz, is something quite special. Stories about him are told repeatedly. There are many photos of him, and his diary is kept for years. His early death casts a shadow over the entire family. Who was the brother? What did he experience during the war? Why did he voluntarily join the SS? This book tells the story of a family's journey in post-war Germany. And one thing is clear throughout: Someone is missing—the brother.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the B1 level.
Erich Kästner's novel is a love story between a young Berliner, passionate about art, and an Austrian countess posing as a servant. At the Salzburg Festival, they are tasked with overseeing a wealthy American couple. However, the couple discovers their secret, but chooses not to say anything. This leads to misunderstandings and comedic situations.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the B2 level.
It's Emil's first time traveling to Berlin alone, where his grandmother and cousin await him, but Emil is not on board the train. While the family wonders what to do, Emil finds himself caught up in a pursuit through an unfamiliar city, following the trail of the thief who had stolen all his money. Luckily, Emil receives help from Gustav and his gang.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the A2 level.
A dead body on the train. Someone who takes pleasure in striking heads. A dog intervenes, preventing the murder of a liquor salesman. The liquor is the best in the area, but it's not for Tamara. An intriguing tale.
EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
This series is recommended for students at the A2-B1 levels.
In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a man discovers the answer to suspicious activities in the Geißler Museum in the Runde Ecke. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this online reader (12-month license) includes comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a woman is suspiciously followed in Heidelberg. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this online reader (12-month license) includes comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for novice adult learners of the German language, a journalist is last person to see the missing trumpet player from St. Michael's Church in Hamburg. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a bank robbery takes place during carnival season in Mainhattan. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a man discovers the answer to suspicious activities in the Geißler Museum in the Runde Ecke. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
Bastian Balthasar Bux finds a mysterious book in a bookshop: The Neverending Story. He reads enthusiastically about the adventures of the hero Atréju and his mission to save the land of Fantasia and its ruler, the Childlike Empress. The longer Bastian reads, the more he becomes part of the story and soon he himself is in Fantasia. There, Bastian can be everything he is not in his world. But the price is high and he soon asks himself how he can leave this land that has no borders.
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a woman is suspiciously followed in Heidelberg. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for beginner adult learners of the German language, the search begins for a missing person at the Reichstag building in Berlin. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for intermediate adult learners of the German language, a woman sets out to catch a thief in Dresden. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for novice to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a group of women use Swiss watches to conduct illegal activities in the Bodensee, a European lake region that borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for intermediate-high adult learners of the German language, a ballerina's dream to attend ballet school in Vienna and land a role in a movie is jeopardized. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a journalist writing about construction sites in the Ruhrgebiet notices odd things happening to him. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.
This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.
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Today, many of us couldn't imagine our lives without a car. Its success story began in Mannheim in 1886 with Carl Benz's (1844-1929) Benz Patent Motorwagen. "Wer ist eigentlich ...?" introduces the famous inventor, presents the fascinating history of automobile development, and analyzes its environmentally friendly future. Three different nonfiction texts allow us to delve into his biography (life) and achievements (work) and show us his direct relationship with current topics (impact):
- Biography: Carl Benz
- The invention of the automobile
- E-Mobility: the alternative of the future
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.
Angela Merkel (born in 1954) was Germany's first female Chancellor. "Wer ist eigentlich ...?" presents her political career and shows how she has managed to overcome the crises of our time. To conclude, it analyzes why, in Germany, it is still not taken for granted that women can follow a path like Angela Merkel's, whether in politics or the economy. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into her biography (life) and her achievements (work) and show us her direct relationship with current topics (impact):
- Biography: Angela Merkel
- The Chancellor of crises
- Women in Germany
When Timm Thaler laughs, everyone falls into laughter with him. That is why the mysterious and rich Baron Lefuet wants to buy Timm's wonderful laugh. He proposes a deal to the boy: Sell me your laughter and you will win every bet. Timm signs the contract and can now fulfil all his wishes. But without his laughter he is no longer himself and becomes more and more lonely. Timm wants his laughter back and has a clever plan. Will he succeed?
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.
The youth novel DAMALS WAR ES FRIEDRICH was published in 1961. It tells of two boys who were born in 1925. The two neighborhood children become friends. But the rise of National Socialism overshadows their friendship and ultimately brings it to a cruel end. The events take place from 1925 to 1942.
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.
DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information.
This series is recommended for K-12 students.