Der neue Junge

The New Boy

Today a new boy joins the class. His name is Luca and he comes from Italy. He doesn't speak any German, and Ella doesn't speak any Italian. What now?

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How it begins

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Ella ist acht. Sie geht in die zweite Klasse. Ihre Lehrerin heißt Frau Sommer. Frau Sommer ist nett.

Ella is eight. She is in the second year at school. Her teacher is called Mrs Sommer. Mrs Sommer is nice.

Heute ist Montag. Neben Ella ist ein Platz frei. Da sitzt heute ein neuer Junge.

Today is Monday. There is a free seat next to Ella. Today a new boy is sitting there.

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Der neue Junge · German (original)A1 Easy · 460 words · ~5 min · Audio
Το νέο αγόρι · GreekA1 Easy · 484 words · ~5 min · Audio
The New Boy · EnglishA1 Easy · 468 words · ~5 min · Audio
El chico nuevo · SpanishA1 Easy · 458 words · ~5 min · Audio
Le nouveau garçon · FrenchA1 Easy · 543 words · ~10 min · Audio
नया लड़का · HindiA1 Easy · 553 words · ~10 min · Audio
Anak Laki-Laki yang Baru · IndonesianA1 Easy · 444 words · ~5 min · Audio
Il nuovo ragazzo · ItalianA1 Easy · 430 words · ~5 min · Audio
新しい男の子 · JapaneseA1 Easy · Audio
새 친구 · KoreanA1 Easy · 380 words · ~5 min · Audio
De nieuwe jongen · DutchA1 Easy · 465 words · ~5 min · Audio
Nowy chłopiec · PolishA1 Easy · 402 words · ~5 min · Audio
O menino novo · PortugueseA1 Easy · 484 words · ~5 min · Audio
Băiatul cel nou · RomanianA1 Easy · 453 words · ~5 min · Audio
เด็กผู้ชายคนใหม่ · ThaiA1 Easy
Yeni Çocuk · TurkishA1 Easy · 368 words · ~5 min · Audio
Cậu bé mới · VietnameseA1 Easy · 565 words · ~10 min
新来的男孩 · ChineseA1 Easy · Audio

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Which languages can I read Der neue Junge 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 A1 Easy. In translation, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese and Chinese are A1 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.

How long is it?

About 460 words in 2 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 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.

Der neue Junge

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