Ben didn't leave that night. He was angry with me, and he had every right to be, but Edith needed him, and Ben does what Edith needs. He sat down again and picked up the pen. He didn't look at me.
How it begins
Ben didn't leave that night. He was angry with me, and he had every right to be, but Edith needed him, and Ben does what Edith needs. He sat down again and picked up the pen. He didn't look at me.
Ben ist an dem Abend nicht gegangen. Er war wütend auf mich, und er hatte jedes Recht dazu, aber Edith brauchte ihn, und Ben tut, was Edith braucht. Er hat sich wieder hingesetzt und den Füller genommen. Er hat mich nicht angesehen.
"Amara," said Edith. "We must answer Amara first. I still don't know what to say."
„Amara“, hat Edith gesagt. „Wir müssen zuerst Amara antworten. Ich weiß immer noch nicht, was ich sagen soll.“
I stood up. "Give me an hour," I said.
Ich bin aufgestanden. „Geben Sie mir eine Stunde“, habe ich gesagt.
Languages
- Go, Then · English (original)B1 Intermediate · 1,790 words · ~15 min · Audio
- Dann geh doch · GermanB1 Intermediate · 1,872 words · ~15 min · Audio
- Pues vete · SpanishB1 Intermediate · 1,699 words · ~15 min · Audio
- Pars, alors · FrenchB1 Intermediate · 2,021 words · ~15 min · Audio
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Which languages can I read Go, Then in?
English, German, Spanish and French. 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 English is B1 Intermediate. In translation, German, Spanish and French are B1 Intermediate. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.
How long is it?
About 1,790 words: around 15 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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