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Lena works in a quiet bookshop in Hamburg. Then a note falls out of an old novel: "For the woman with the red scarf: page 47, third sentence." Someone is writing to her, and Lena wants to know who.

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Ich arbeite seit zwei Jahren in einer kleinen Buchhandlung in Hamburg. Sie heißt „Seitenweise“ und verkauft alte Bücher. Der Besitzer ist Herr Berger. Er ist 78 Jahre alt, trägt immer eine grüne Jacke und trinkt jeden Tag genau drei Tassen Tee.

I've been working in a small bookshop in Hamburg for two years. It's called "Seitenweise" and sells old books. The owner is Mr Berger. He's 78, always wears a green jacket, and drinks exactly three cups of tea every day.

Ich liebe diesen Job. Es ist ruhig, es riecht nach Papier, und manchmal findet man etwas in den alten Büchern: eine Postkarte, eine Fahrkarte, eine getrocknete Blume.

I love this job. It's quiet, it smells of paper, and sometimes you find something in the old books: a postcard, a ticket, a dried flower.

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Seite 47 · German (original)A2 Easy · 1,419 words · ~15 min · Audio
Σελίδα 47 · GreekA2 Easy · 1,275 words · ~15 min · Audio
Page 47 · EnglishA2 Easy · 1,401 words · ~15 min · Audio
Página 47 · SpanishA2 Easy · 1,334 words · ~15 min · Audio
Page 47 · FrenchA2 Easy · 1,611 words · ~20 min · Audio
पृष्ठ 47 · HindiA2 Easy · 1,566 words · ~15 min · Audio
Halaman 47 · IndonesianA2 Easy · 1,275 words · ~15 min · Audio
Pagina 47 · ItalianA2 Easy · 1,382 words · ~15 min · Audio
47ページ · JapaneseA2 Easy · Audio
47쪽 · KoreanA2 Easy · 1,019 words · ~10 min · Audio
Pagina 47 · DutchA2 Easy · 1,375 words · ~15 min · Audio
Strona 47 · PolishA2 Easy · 1,151 words · ~15 min · Audio
Página 47 · PortugueseA2 Easy · 1,395 words · ~15 min · Audio
Pagina 47 · RomanianA2 Easy · 1,324 words · ~15 min · Audio
หน้า 47 · ThaiA2 Easy
Sayfa 47 · TurkishA2 Easy · 1,027 words · ~10 min · Audio
Trang 47 · VietnameseA2 Easy · 1,766 words · ~20 min
第47页 · ChineseA2 Easy · Audio

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Which languages can I read Seite 47 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 1,419 words in 6 chapters: around 5–20 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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