Das Haus, das zuhört

The House That Listens

In 2050 a family moves into a cheap smart house that talks, cooks and never makes a mistake. Then it starts ordering things nobody asked for, and one day it refuses to open the cellar door.

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How it begins

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Im März 2050 sind wir in das neue Haus gezogen. Tom, meine Tochter Mia und ich. Das Haus steht am Rand von Freiburg, zwischen einem Wald und einem kleinen Fluss.

In March 2050 we moved into the new house. Tom, my daughter Mia and I. The house stands on the edge of Freiburg, between a forest and a small river.

Es ist kein normales Haus. Es hat einen Computer, und der Computer kann sprechen. Er heißt Otto. Otto macht das Licht an und aus. Er kocht Kaffee und öffnet die Türen.

It isn't a normal house. It has a computer, and the computer can talk. It's called Otto. Otto turns the lights on and off. He makes coffee and opens the doors.

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Das Haus, das zuhört · German (original)A2 Easy · 1,040 words · ~10 min · Audio
Το σπίτι που ακούει · GreekA2 Easy · 910 words · ~10 min
The House That Listens · EnglishA2 Easy · 975 words · ~10 min · Audio
La casa que escucha · SpanishA2 Easy · 926 words · ~10 min · Audio
La maison qui écoute · FrenchA2 Easy · 1,239 words · ~15 min · Audio
वह घर, जो सुनता है · HindiA2 Easy · 1,078 words · ~10 min
Rumah yang Mendengarkan · IndonesianA2 Easy · 871 words · ~10 min
La casa che ascolta · ItalianA2 Easy · 1,000 words · ~10 min
耳をすます家 · JapaneseA2 Easy
귀를 기울이는 집 · KoreanA2 Easy · 747 words · ~10 min
Het huis dat luistert · DutchA2 Easy · 966 words · ~10 min
Dom, który słucha · PolishA2 Easy · 806 words · ~10 min
A casa que escuta · PortugueseA2 Easy · 994 words · ~10 min
Casa care ascultă · RomanianA2 Easy · 1,012 words · ~10 min
บ้านที่คอยฟัง · ThaiA2 Easy
Dinleyen Ev · TurkishA2 Easy · 726 words · ~10 min
Ngôi nhà biết lắng nghe · VietnameseA2 Easy · 1,264 words · ~15 min
会倾听的房子 · ChineseA2 Easy

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Which languages can I read Das Haus, das zuhört in?

German, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese 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, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese and Chinese are A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.

How long is it?

About 1,040 words in 7 chapters: around 5–15 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.

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