A table for two · German reading A1–A2

Read “A table for two”, a A1–A2 German text in five short paragraphs, then check two comprehension questions and continue into guided practice.

Greta: Ich möchte Salat, Brot und Wasser.

Franz: Hast du jetzt keinen Hunger?

Greta: Doch, ich habe großen Hunger. Was bekommst du?

Franz: Ich bekomme ein Stück Apfelstrudel und einen Eisbecher.

Greta: Warum das? Du sollst eine Bratwurst nehmen.

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What does Greta want to drink?

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Water

Greta asks for “Wasser”, which means water.

What does Franz say he is getting?

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Apple strudel and ice cream

He names “ein Stück Apfelstrudel” and “einen Eisbecher”: a piece of apple strudel and a bowl of ice cream.

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