Which languages can I read Die kleine Ente in?

German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.

The original German is A1 Easy. In translation, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A1 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.

About 452 words in 2 chapters: around 5 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.

Yes. Read it online with no account. The e-reader files (EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account; the PDF doesn't.

Can I read it on a Kindle or Kobo?

Yes. Download the EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most e-readers, or the AZW3 or MOBI for a Kindle, with each paragraph followed by its translation. There is also a side-by-side PDF to print, and each language on its own.

Kinderleicht · First Stories · Geschichte 10

Die kleine Ente

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In each language: Die kleine Ente · The Little Duck · El patito · 小さいあひる · 작은 오리 · O patinho · Rățușca · Küçük Ördek · 小鸭子

A little duck is sitting in the playground. It is alone and very small. Where is its mother? Lina and Noah take the duck back. But the duck has ideas of its own.

In German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese · 2 chapters · about 450 words · 5 min to read.

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Es ist Frühling. Die Sonne scheint. Lina und ihr kleiner Bruder Noah sind auf dem Spielplatz. Der Spielplatz ist im Park, neben einem Teich.

It is spring. The sun is shining. Lina and her little brother Noah are at the playground. The playground is in the park, next to a pond.

Lina ist auf der Schaukel. Noah ist im Sand. Er baut eine Burg. Dann ruft er: „Lina! Komm schnell! Da ist ein Vogel!“

Lina is on the swing. Noah is in the sand. He is building a castle. Then he shouts, "Lina! Come quickly! There's a bird!"

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Languages

Die kleine Ente · German (original)A1 Easy · 452 words · ~5 min
The Little Duck · English481 words · ~5 min
El patito · SpanishA1 Easy · 452 words · ~5 min
小さいあひる · JapaneseA1 Easy · 27 words · ~5 min
작은 오리 · KoreanA1 Easy · 379 words · ~5 min
O patinho · PortugueseA1 Easy · 456 words · ~5 min
Rățușca · RomanianA1 Easy · 426 words · ~5 min
Küçük Ördek · TurkishA1 Easy · 358 words · ~5 min
小鸭子 · ChineseA1 Easy · 27 words · ~5 min

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Which languages can I read Die kleine Ente in?: German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.
What level is it?: The original German is A1 Easy. In translation, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A1 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
How long is it?: About 452 words in 2 chapters: around 5 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.
Is it free?: Yes. Read it online with no account. The e-reader files (EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account; the PDF doesn't.
Can I read it on a Kindle or Kobo?: Yes. Download the EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most e-readers, or the AZW3 or MOBI for a Kindle, with each paragraph followed by its translation. There is also a side-by-side PDF to print, and each language on its own.