Which languages can I read Zwei Minuten zurück 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 A2 Easy. In translation, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.

About 1,025 words in 7 chapters: 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.

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.

Perfekt-Geschichten · Simple Stories · Geschichte 14

Zwei Minuten zurück

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In each language: Zwei Minuten zurück · Two Minutes Back · Dos minutos atrás · 二分前 · 2분 전 · Dois minutos atrás · Două minute înapoi · İki Dakika Geri · 回到两分钟前

Jonas's grandmother left him an old silver watch and one strange rule: press the little button only once a day. In Leipzig he learns what two minutes can change, and that his grandmother kept more than one secret.

In German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese · 7 chapters · about 1,000 words · 5–10 min to read.

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Izquierda · leesDerecha · de ayuda

Lees en alemán, a la izquierda. A la derecha tienes el inglés para ayudarte; mientras lees, el botón del ojo lo difumina o lo oculta.

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Cada párrafo seguido de su versión en inglés, para tu lector electrónico o tablet, o un PDF en paralelo para imprimir. ¿Qué archivo necesito?

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GermanEnglish

Die Uhr hat meiner Großmutter gehört. Sie ist alt und schwer, aus Silber. Auf der Rückseite sind zwei Buchstaben: „E. W.“ Oma hat sie mir vor ihrem Tod gegeben.

The watch belonged to my grandmother. It is old and heavy, made of silver. On the back there are two letters: "E. W." Grandma gave it to me before her death.

Ich heiße Jonas, ich bin achtundzwanzig und wohne in Leipzig. Ich arbeite in einem Büro in der Nähe vom Hauptbahnhof. Mein Leben ist ruhig. Vielleicht ein bisschen zu ruhig.

My name is Jonas, I'm twenty-eight and I live in Leipzig. I work in an office near the main station. My life is quiet. Maybe a little too quiet.

Los primeros párrafos, tal como los muestra el lector. Seguir leyendo

Languages

Zwei Minuten zurück · German (original)A2 Easy · 1,025 words · ~10 min
Two Minutes Back · English986 words · ~5 min
Dos minutos atrás · SpanishA2 Easy · 956 words · ~10 min
二分前 · JapaneseA2 Easy · 51 words · ~5 min
2분 전 · KoreanA2 Easy · 745 words · ~10 min
Dois minutos atrás · PortugueseA2 Easy · 972 words · ~10 min
Două minute înapoi · RomanianA2 Easy · 986 words · ~10 min
İki Dakika Geri · TurkishA2 Easy · 711 words · ~10 min
回到两分钟前 · ChineseA2 Easy · 51 words · ~5 min

Open in the reader: German with English · Spanish with English · Japanese with English · Korean with English · Portuguese with English · Romanian with English · Turkish with English · Chinese with English

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Questions

Which languages can I read Zwei Minuten zurück 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 A2 Easy. In translation, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese are A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
How long is it?: About 1,025 words in 7 chapters: 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 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.