Which languages can I read Der neue Kollege 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 1,020 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.

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Der neue Kollege

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In each language: Der neue Kollege · The New Colleague · El nuevo compañero · 新しい同僚 · 새로운 동료 · O novo colega · Noul coleg · Yeni İş Arkadaşı · 新同事

Hamburg, 2061. The new man in the office never eats, never drinks coffee and is never a minute late. Jonas is sure he is a robot, and he is going to prove it.

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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Come comincia

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Im März 2061 hat ein neuer Kollege in unserem Büro angefangen. Unser Büro ist im zehnten Stock, direkt am Hafen von Hamburg. Wir sind nur sechs Leute im Team. Wir verkaufen Versicherungen für Raumschiffe.

In March 2061 a new colleague started in our office. Our office is on the tenth floor, right by the port of Hamburg. There are only six of us on the team. We sell insurance for spaceships.

Das ist keine spannende Arbeit. Wir telefonieren mit Firmen auf dem Mond und auf dem Mars. Wir schreiben Verträge und rechnen Preise aus. Jeden Tag ist es das Gleiche.

It isn't exciting work. We talk on the phone with companies on the Moon and on Mars. We write contracts and work out prices. Every day it's the same.

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Languages

Der neue Kollege · German (original)A2 Easy · 1,020 words · ~10 min
The New Colleague · English960 words · ~5 min
El nuevo compañero · SpanishA2 Easy · 922 words · ~10 min
新しい同僚 · JapaneseA2 Easy · 54 words · ~5 min
새로운 동료 · KoreanA2 Easy · 735 words · ~10 min
O novo colega · PortugueseA2 Easy · 956 words · ~10 min
Noul coleg · RomanianA2 Easy · 944 words · ~10 min
Yeni İş Arkadaşı · TurkishA2 Easy · 707 words · ~10 min
新同事 · ChineseA2 Easy · 54 words · ~5 min

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Which languages can I read Der neue Kollege 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 1,020 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.