Which languages can I read Marco 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.

The original German is A2 Easy. In translation, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.

About 840 words in 4 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.

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.

Sommer im Zitronenhaus · Episode 3 of 5

Marco

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Marco Ferri comes early, with a bigger offer and Giulia on his arm. Then Nonna's third letter holds an old photo – and a name that changes everything.

4 chapters · about 850 words · 5–10 min to read.

Part of a series best read in order.

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How it begins

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Ein früher Besucher

An early visitor

In dieser Nacht schlafe ich nicht viel. Giulias zwei Briefe liegen auf meinem Tisch. Meine Briefe. Ich öffne sie nicht. Noch nicht.

I don't sleep much that night. Giulia's two letters lie on my table. My letters. I don't open them. Not yet.

Am Morgen höre ich ein Auto auf den Steinen vor dem Haus. Ein großes schwarzes Auto. Dann höre ich Sophie in der Halle lachen.

In the morning, I hear a car on the stones in front of the house. A big black car. Then I hear Sophie laugh in the hall.

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Languages

Marco · German (original)A2 Easy · 840 words · ~10 min
Μάρκο · GreekA2 Easy · 831 words · ~10 min
Marco · EnglishA2 Easy · 846 words · ~10 min
Marco · SpanishA2 Easy · 854 words · ~10 min
Marco · FrenchA2 Easy · 925 words · ~10 min
मार्को · HindiA2 Easy · 991 words · ~10 min
Marco · IndonesianA2 Easy · 785 words · ~10 min
Marco · ItalianA2 Easy · 787 words · ~10 min
マルコ · JapaneseA2 Easy
마르코 · KoreanA2 Easy · 657 words · ~5 min
Marco · PortugueseA2 Easy · 876 words · ~10 min
Marco · RomanianA2 Easy · 807 words · ~10 min
Marco · TurkishA2 Easy · 626 words · ~5 min
马可 · ChineseA2 Easy

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Which languages can I read Marco 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 A2 Easy. In translation, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
How long is it?: About 840 words in 4 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.