"Rosa! You're back!"
How it begins
"Rosa! You're back!"
„Rosa! Du bist wieder da!“
The nurse from the hospital gets on at the station. She laughs and shakes the cold off her coat. It is Monday, 30 November. It is eight o'clock in the evening.
Die Krankenschwester aus dem Krankenhaus steigt am Bahnhof ein. Sie lacht und schüttelt die Kälte von ihrem Mantel. Es ist Montag, 30. November. Es ist acht Uhr am Abend.
"I'm back!" I say. "Cold tonight, eh?"
„Ich bin wieder da!“, sage ich. „Kalt heute Abend, oder?“
Languages
- The 9:15 · English (original)A1 Easy · 621 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Der 9:15-Bus · GermanA1 Easy · 633 words · ~10 min · Audio
- El de las 9:15 · SpanishA1 Easy · 610 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Le 9 h 15 · FrenchA1 Easy · 698 words · ~10 min · Audio
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Questions
Which languages can I read The 9:15 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 A1 Easy. In translation, German, Spanish and French are A1 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.
How long is it?
About 621 words: 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.