The sheep couldn't see.
How it begins
The sheep couldn't see.
Die Schafe konnten nichts sehen.
There were six of them, the smallest children in the play, in white wool costumes with sheep heads. Somebody's grandmother made the heads last year. They are beautiful heads. They have tiny holes for eyes.
Es waren sechs, die kleinsten Kinder im Spiel, in weißen Wollkostümen mit Schafsköpfen. Eine Großmutter hat die Köpfe letztes Jahr gemacht. Es sind schöne Köpfe. Sie haben winzige Löcher als Augen.
"Sheep, walk to the stable, please," I said. "Slowly."
„Schafe, geht bitte zum Stall", habe ich gesagt. „Langsam."
Languages
- A Test from God · English (original)A2 Easy · 838 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Eine Prüfung von Gott · GermanA2 Easy · 850 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Una prueba de Dios · SpanishA2 Easy · 812 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Une épreuve de Dieu · FrenchA2 Easy · 966 words · ~10 min · Audio
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Which languages can I read A Test from God 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 838 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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