Sommer im Zitronenhaus · Episode 10 of 10

Der zehnte Brief

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The big finale: what is in Nonna's tin box? Can Giulia be free? The whole village meets at the town hall – and on the tenth evening, Tom reads the last letter and makes his choice.

In German and English · 4 chapters · about 800 words · 10 min to read · chapter 1 free, the rest with Reader.

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How it begins

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Die Blechdose

The tin box

Ich bringe Giulia in die Küche. Elena kommt im Bademantel herunter, sieht das nasse weiße Kleid und fragt nichts. Sie macht Tee. So ist Elena.

I bring Giulia into the kitchen. Elena comes down in her dressing gown, sees the wet white dress and doesn't ask anything. She makes tea. That is Elena.

„Öffne sie mit der Person, die sie am meisten braucht“, sage ich. „Giulia, ich glaube, das bist du.“

“Open it with the person who needs it most,” I say. “Giulia, I think that is you.”

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All 2 editions: titles, levels and lengths

Der zehnte Brief · German (original)A2 Easy · 779 words · ~10 min
The Tenth Letter · EnglishA2 Easy · 807 words · ~10 min

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Which languages can I read Der zehnte Brief 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 779 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.