At 9:15 on Monday the first seat is empty.
How it begins
At 9:15 on Monday the first seat is empty.
Am Montag um 21:15 Uhr ist der erste Platz leer.
People get on. The nurse. Mr Kaplan. Two students. No tall man. No black case.
Menschen steigen ein. Die Krankenschwester. Herr Kaplan. Zwei Studenten. Kein großer Mann. Kein schwarzer Koffer.
I wait. One minute. Two minutes. Three. The doors are open and the cold comes in.
Ich warte. Eine Minute. Zwei Minuten. Drei. Die Türen sind offen und die Kälte kommt herein.
Languages
- The Red Scarf · English (original)A1 Easy · 628 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Der rote Schal · GermanA1 Easy · 633 words · ~10 min · Audio
- La bufanda roja · SpanishA1 Easy · 577 words · ~10 min · Audio
- L’écharpe rouge · FrenchA1 Easy · 739 words · ~10 min · Audio
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Questions
Which languages can I read The Red Scarf in?
English, German, Spanish and French. 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 English is A1 Easy. In translation, German, Spanish and French are A1 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.
How long is it?
About 628 words: around 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.