Sommer im Zitronenhaus · Episode 9 of 10
Das Kleid
DuoText original
Tom says no to Marco – and Marco shows what he really plans. Suddenly Giulia's wedding is this Saturday, Nonna's ninth letter leads to an old tin box, and at midnight somebody knocks on the door.
In German and English · 4 chapters · about 750 words · 10 min to read · chapter 1 free, the rest with Reader.
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How it begins
Mitternacht
Midnight
„Hallo, Marco.“
“Hello, Marco.”
Marco: Eine Stunde, Tom. Ja oder nein? Zweieinhalb Millionen. Du kannst morgen Abend in London sein.
Marco: One hour, Tom. Yes or no? Two and a half million. You can be in London tomorrow evening.
Languages
All 2 editions: titles, levels and lengths
- Das Kleid · German (original)A2 Easy · 749 words · ~10 min
- The Dress · EnglishA2 Easy · 802 words · ~10 min
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Questions
Which languages can I read Das Kleid 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 749 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?
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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.