Which languages can I read Die Kirchenmauer in?

German and English. 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, English is A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.

About 761 words in 4 chapters: around 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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How it begins

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Der neue Preis

The new price

Am nächsten Morgen steigen zwei Männer aus dem Dorf aufs Dach. Sie schütteln oft den Kopf.

The next morning, two men from the village climb onto the roof. They shake their heads a lot.

Sophie findet mich im Garten. Sie trägt wieder ihren weißen Blazer, und sie hat neue Papiere in der Hand.

Sophie finds me in the garden. She is wearing her white blazer again, and she has new papers in her hand.

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Die Kirchenmauer · German (original)A2 Easy · 761 words · ~10 min
The Church Wall · EnglishA2 Easy · 784 words · ~10 min

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Which languages can I read Die Kirchenmauer in?: German and English. 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, English is A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
How long is it?: About 761 words in 4 chapters: around 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.