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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 559 words in 2 chapters: around 5–10 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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Kinderleicht

Ein Hund für eine Woche

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Lukas wants a dog. Mum and Dad say no. Then Mr Bauer goes to Italy, and his dog Otto stays with Lukas for one week. Otto is small, white and very wild. This is a test for Lukas!

2 chapters · about 550 words · 5–10 min to read.

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How it begins

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Lukas ist neun Jahre alt. Er möchte einen Hund. Er möchte einen Hund am Morgen, am Mittag und am Abend. Er möchte einen Hund jeden Tag.

Lukas is nine years old. He wants a dog. He wants a dog in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening. He wants a dog every day.

„Mama, bitte! Einen Hund!“ „Nein, Lukas. Ein Hund ist viel Arbeit.“

"Mum, please! A dog!" "No, Lukas. A dog is a lot of work."

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Languages

Ein Hund für eine Woche · German (original)A1 Easy · 559 words · ~10 min
Ένας σκύλος για μία εβδομάδα · GreekA1 Easy · 585 words · ~10 min
A Dog for One Week · EnglishA1 Easy · 590 words · ~10 min
Un perro para una semana · SpanishA1 Easy · 549 words · ~10 min
Un chien pour une semaine · FrenchA1 Easy · 635 words · ~10 min
एक हफ़्ते के लिए एक कुत्ता · HindiA1 Easy · 646 words · ~10 min
Seekor Anjing untuk Satu Minggu · IndonesianA1 Easy · 534 words · ~10 min
Un cane per una settimana · ItalianA1 Easy · 536 words · ~10 min
一しゅうかんの犬 · JapaneseA1 Easy
일주일 동안 개 한 마리 · KoreanA1 Easy · 415 words · ~5 min
Um cachorro por uma semana · PortugueseA1 Easy · 595 words · ~10 min
Un câine pentru o săptămână · RomanianA1 Easy · 546 words · ~10 min
Bir Hafta İçin Bir Köpek · TurkishA1 Easy · 422 words · ~5 min
一只狗住一个星期 · ChineseA1 Easy

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Which languages can I read Ein Hund für eine Woche 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 559 words in 2 chapters: around 5–10 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.