"Sign here, Rosa."
How it begins
"Sign here, Rosa."
„Unterschreiben Sie hier, Rosa.“
It is Friday, three o'clock, in Mr Hale's office. On his desk there is a letter from Mrs Lund. Under it there is a paper for me. It says WRITTEN WARNING at the top.
Es ist Freitag, drei Uhr, in Herrn Hales Büro. Auf seinem Schreibtisch liegt ein Brief von Frau Lund. Darunter liegt ein Papier für mich. Oben steht: SCHRIFTLICHE WARNUNG.
"A side street, with passengers," says Mr Hale. "Doors open for three minutes at 9:15. Mrs Lund sees it all."
„Eine Seitenstraße, mit Fahrgästen“, sagt Herr Hale. „Um 21:15 Uhr drei Minuten offene Türen. Frau Lund sieht alles.“
Languages
- No Entry · English (original)A1 Easy · 607 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Kein Zutritt · GermanA1 Easy · 595 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Prohibido el paso · SpanishA1 Easy · 592 words · ~10 min · Audio
- Entrée interdite · FrenchA1 Easy · 699 words · ~10 min · Audio
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Questions
Which languages can I read No Entry 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 607 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.