Short German readings · A1–B2
Read 16 short German texts with two comprehension questions each, from everyday introductions to B2 arguments and decisions.
Read the passage once for its main idea, then look for the details that support each answer. Reveal explanations when you are ready, or use interactive practice for word meanings and saved progress.
- A quick introductionA1 · Wikibooks excerpt or adaptation
- Who is who?A1 · Wikibooks excerpt or adaptation
- A table for twoA1–A2 · Wikibooks excerpt or adaptation
- Different appetitesA1–A2 · Wikibooks excerpt or adaptation
- Whose doll is it?A2 · Wikibooks excerpt or adaptation
- Grandparents at the doorA2 · Wikibooks excerpt or adaptation
- Getting ready for AdventA2 · Wikibooks excerpt or adaptation
- A home for the decorationsA2 · Wikibooks excerpt or adaptation
- A first week at workB1 · Original DeutschLearner text
- Making time for a courseB1 · Original DeutschLearner text
- A second life for a lampB1 · Original DeutschLearner text
- When the weekend plan changesB1 · Original DeutschLearner text
- A street redesigned—for a trialB2 · Original DeutschLearner text
- Working flexibly, togetherB2 · Original DeutschLearner text
- A headline is not the whole storyB2 · Original DeutschLearner text
- A garden needs more than enthusiasmB2 · Original DeutschLearner text