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German, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, 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, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A1 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.

About 422 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.

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Brumm fährt Zug

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Mia and her teddy Brumm take the train to Grandma's with Dad. At the station Mia is there, Dad is there, Grandma is there. But Brumm is still on the train, and the train goes on. Where is Brumm tonight?

2 chapters · about 400 words · 5 min to read.

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How it begins

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Mia ist sechs Jahre alt. Sie hat einen Teddy. Der Teddy heißt Brumm. Er ist braun und weich, und er hat nur ein Ohr. Brumm ist immer bei Mia: beim Essen, beim Spielen und in der Nacht.

Mia is six years old. She has a teddy. The teddy is called Brumm. He is brown and soft, and he has only one ear. Brumm is always with Mia: when she eats, when she plays and at night.

Heute fahren Mia und Papa mit dem Zug zu Oma. Die Fahrt ist lang. Zwei Stunden! Mia sitzt am Fenster. Brumm sitzt auf dem Tisch. Sie sehen Kühe, Bäume und einen Fluss.

Today Mia and Dad are going to Grandma's by train. The journey is long. Two hours! Mia sits by the window. Brumm sits on the table. They see cows, trees and a river.

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Brumm fährt Zug · German (original)A1 Easy · 422 words · ~5 min
Ο Μπρουμ ταξιδεύει με το τρένο · GreekA1 Easy · 432 words · ~5 min
Brumm Takes the Train · EnglishA1 Easy · 451 words · ~5 min
Brumm viaja en tren · SpanishA1 Easy · 438 words · ~5 min
Brumm prend le train · FrenchA1 Easy · 513 words · ~5 min
ब्रुम्म रेलगाड़ी में जाता है · HindiA1 Easy · 491 words · ~5 min
Brumm Naik Kereta · IndonesianA1 Easy · 404 words · ~5 min
Brumm prende il treno · ItalianA1 Easy · 399 words · ~5 min
ブルム、でんしゃにのる · JapaneseA1 Easy
브룸이 기차를 탄다 · KoreanA1 Easy · 344 words · ~5 min
Brumm anda de trem · PortugueseA1 Easy · 437 words · ~5 min
Brumm merge cu trenul · RomanianA1 Easy · 401 words · ~5 min
Brumm Trenle Gidiyor · TurkishA1 Easy · 330 words · ~5 min
布鲁姆坐火车 · ChineseA1 Easy

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Which languages can I read Brumm fährt Zug in?: German, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, 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, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, 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 422 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 downloads (PDF, EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account.
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.