"You again! Good evening!"
How it begins
"You again! Good evening!"
„Sie schon wieder! Guten Abend!“
It is Tuesday, 9:15. The tall man with the black case gets on. The long coat. The sad face. The first seat.
Es ist Dienstag, 9:15 Uhr. Der große Mann mit dem schwarzen Koffer steigt ein. Der lange Mantel. Das traurige Gesicht. Der erste Platz.
"Good evening."
„Guten Abend.“
Languages
- Tools · English (original)A1 Easy · 526 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Werkzeuge · GermanA1 Easy · 530 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Herramientas · SpanishA1 Easy · 522 words · ~5 min · Audio
- Des outils · FrenchA1 Easy · 639 words · ~10 min · Audio
German with English · Spanish with English · French with English · English with German · English with Spanish · English with French · German with Spanish · German with French · Spanish with German · Spanish with French · French with German · French with Spanish
Questions
Which languages can I read Tools 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 526 words: around 5–10 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.