A0 German Stories
Practice reading at A0 with graded stories, audio, images, vocabulary support, and comprehension quizzes.
Der Drache am Rhein, der kein Feuer spuckt
A gentle story about a green dragon who finds a new way to shine with the help of a friend.
Der falsche Schlüssel im Erdgeschoss
Leon is trying to enter his apartment on the ground floor, but his key is not working.
Die Brezel, die zu früh kam
A young boy named Luca cannot resist the smell of his grandmother's freshly baked pretzel.
The Red Apple
A story about Mia and a red apple.
Die Trommel, die allein spielt
In a quiet music room, Lena discovers a drum that seems to play by itself.
The Blue Cup
A story about Mia receiving a blue cup of water from her mother.
Die Wasserfrau vom Königssee, die nur Fragen beantwortet
A curious boy meets a mysterious woman at the Königssee who only speaks when asked a question.
Mother Gives Bread
A story about a mother giving bread to her child.
My Little Dog
A simple story about a small dog, a red ball, and water.
Der fremde Schlüssel im Briefkasten
A woman finds a mysterious key in her mailbox and helps an elderly neighbor in need.
The Red Book
A mother gives Anna a red book, and Anna is happy.
Die gestohlene Quittung im Nürnberger Antiquariat
In a small bookshop in Nuremberg, a missing receipt causes a moment of worry for Anna and her customer Max.
The Cat and the Dog
A cat gives a dog a red ball, and they are both happy.
Where Is the Ball?
Mia looks for her red ball after a cat takes it.
Der erste Hammerschlag gegen die Berliner Mauer
A man named Klaus takes a hammer to the Berlin Wall during the historic events of November 1989.
Die falsche Etage
Maria is looking for her hotel room but accidentally gets off on the wrong floor.
Die Nixe, die dem Fischer nur eine Frage erlaubt
An old fisherman meets a mysterious mermaid in a lake and must choose his one question wisely.
Das Fenster im dritten Stock, das sich jede Nacht öffnet
A man investigates a mysterious blue window that opens every night in an old, quiet house.
Das geschlossene Stadttor in Rothenburg
A tourist named Anna finds a surprising way into the beautiful old city of Rothenburg when the main gate is closed.