Fourteen girls wanted to be the angel with the big line, and every one of them read it to me.
How it begins
Fourteen girls wanted to be the angel with the big line, and every one of them read it to me.
Vierzehn Mädchen wollten der Engel mit dem großen Satz sein, und jede hat ihn mir vorgelesen.
"Do not be afraid!" shouted the first. A shepherd fell off his chair.
„Habt keine Angst!", hat die Erste gerufen. Ein Hirte ist vom Stuhl gefallen.
"Do not be afraid," whispered the second. Nobody heard it, not even me.
„Habt keine Angst", hat die Zweite geflüstert. Niemand hat es gehört, nicht einmal ich.
Languages
- Do Not Be Afraid · English (original)A2 Easy · 887 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Habt keine Angst · GermanA2 Easy · 933 words · ~10 min · Audio
- No tengan miedo · SpanishA2 Easy · 831 words · ~10 min · Audio
- N’ayez pas peur · FrenchA2 Easy · 1,026 words · ~10 min · Audio
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Questions
Which languages can I read Do Not Be Afraid 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 887 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.