Which languages can I read Ein Kuchen für Mama in?

German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese. 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.

The original German is A1 Easy. In translation, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A1 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.

About 467 words in 2 chapters: around 5 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.

Yes. Read it online with no account. The e-reader files (EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account; the PDF doesn't.

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.

Kinderleicht · First Stories · Geschichte 4

Ein Kuchen für Mama

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In each language: Ein Kuchen für Mama · A Cake for Mum · Un pastel para mamá · ママのケーキ · 엄마의 생일 케이크 · Um bolo para a mamãe · Un tort pentru mama · Anneye Bir Pasta · 给妈妈的蛋糕

Tomorrow is Mum's birthday. Emma and Ben bake a chocolate cake with Dad. The recipe is easy. But there are two white tins in the kitchen.

In German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese · 2 chapters · about 450 words · 5 min to read.

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Morgen hat Mama Geburtstag. Emma und Ben haben einen Plan. Sie backen einen Kuchen. Einen Schokoladenkuchen! Mama liebt Schokolade.

Tomorrow is Mum's birthday. Emma and Ben have a plan. They are going to bake a cake. A chocolate cake! Mum loves chocolate.

Papa hilft. Aber Papa kann nicht gut backen. Er kann gut Nudeln kochen. Und er kann gut Pizza bestellen.

Dad helps. But Dad isn't good at baking. He is good at cooking pasta. And he is good at ordering pizza.

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Languages

Ein Kuchen für Mama · German (original)A1 Easy · 467 words · ~5 min
A Cake for Mum · English497 words · ~5 min
Un pastel para mamá · SpanishA1 Easy · 480 words · ~5 min
ママのケーキ · JapaneseA1 Easy · 28 words · ~5 min
엄마의 생일 케이크 · KoreanA1 Easy · 388 words · ~5 min
Um bolo para a mamãe · PortugueseA1 Easy · 504 words · ~5 min
Un tort pentru mama · RomanianA1 Easy · 453 words · ~5 min
Anneye Bir Pasta · TurkishA1 Easy · 374 words · ~5 min
给妈妈的蛋糕 · ChineseA1 Easy · 28 words · ~5 min

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Which languages can I read Ein Kuchen für Mama in?: German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese. 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 German is A1 Easy. In translation, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A1 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
How long is it?: About 467 words in 2 chapters: around 5 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 e-reader files (EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account; the PDF doesn't.
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.