"Four years," said Father Tom. "You have taught at this school for four years, Miss Novak. And you have never once said no to me."
How it begins
"Four years," said Father Tom. "You have taught at this school for four years, Miss Novak. And you have never once said no to me."
„Vier Jahre", hat Father Tom gesagt. „Sie unterrichten seit vier Jahren an dieser Schule, Frau Novak. Und Sie haben noch nie Nein zu mir gesagt."
He sat on one of the children's chairs in my classroom. It was much too small for him, and he laughed at it, his big, happy laugh. It was half past three. My Year 4 children were gone. Outside, it was already getting dark over St Nicholas Square.
Er hat auf einem der Kinderstühle in meinem Klassenzimmer gesessen. Der Stuhl war viel zu klein für ihn, und er hat darüber gelacht, sein großes, fröhliches Lachen. Es war halb vier. Die Kinder aus meiner 4. Klasse waren schon weg. Draußen war es über dem St Nicholas Square schon fast dunkel.
"What do you want, Father?"
„Was möchten Sie, Father?"
Languages
- Big Enough · English (original)A2 Easy · 905 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Groß genug · GermanA2 Easy · 940 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Lo bastante grande · SpanishA2 Easy · 914 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Assez grand · FrenchA2 Easy · 1,048 words · ~10 min · Audio
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Questions
Which languages can I read Big Enough 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 A2 Easy. In translation, German, Spanish and French are A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.
How long is it?
About 905 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?
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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.