Aesop

The Fox and the Crow

Der Fuchs und die Krähe

One bright morning, a fox searching the wood for a bite to eat spots a crow on a tree limb with a bit of cheese in her beak. He stops beneath the tree and greets her warmly, praising her shining feathers and wondering what her voice must be like.

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One bright morning, the fox was following his sharp nose through the woods, looking for something to eat. He saw a crow on a branch of a tree above him. This was by no means the first crow the fox had ever seen.

An einem hellen Morgen folgte der Fuchs seiner feinen Nase durch den Wald und suchte nach etwas zu essen. Über sich sah er eine Krähe auf dem Ast eines Baumes sitzen. Das war keineswegs die erste Krähe, die der Fuchs jemals gesehen hatte.

What caught his attention this time, and made him stop for a second look, was that the lucky crow was holding a piece of cheese in her beak.

Was diesmal seine Aufmerksamkeit weckte und ihn dazu brachte, ein zweites Mal hinzusehen, war Folgendes: Die glückliche Krähe hielt ein Stück Käse in ihrem Schnabel.

"No need to look any farther," thought sly Master Fox. "Here's a tasty treat for my breakfast."

„Ich muss nicht weitersuchen“, dachte der schlaue Meister Fuchs. „Hier ist ein leckerer Happen für mein Frühstück.“

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The Fox and the Crow · English (original)B1 Intermediate · 284 words · ~5 min · Audio
Der Fuchs und die Krähe · GermanB1 Intermediate · 282 words · ~5 min · Audio
Η αλεπού και το κοράκι · GreekB1 Intermediate · 273 words · ~5 min
El zorro y el cuervo · SpanishB1 Intermediate · 288 words · ~5 min · Audio
Le Renard et le Corbeau · FrenchB1 Intermediate · 314 words · ~5 min · Audio
लोमड़ और कौआ · HindiB1 Intermediate · 305 words · ~5 min
Rubah dan Burung Gagak · IndonesianB1 Intermediate · 244 words · ~5 min
La volpe e la cornacchia · ItalianB1 Intermediate · 274 words · ~5 min
キツネとカラス · JapaneseB1 Intermediate
여우와 까마귀 · KoreanB1 Intermediate · 205 words · ~5 min
De vos en de kraai · DutchB1 Intermediate · 295 words · ~5 min
Lis i kruk · PolishB1 Intermediate · 231 words · ~5 min
O Raposo e a Gralha · PortugueseB1 Intermediate · 285 words · ~5 min
Vulpea și cioara · RomanianB1 Intermediate · 278 words · ~5 min
Tilki ile Karga · TurkishB1 Intermediate · 211 words · ~5 min
Cáo và Quạ · VietnameseB1 Intermediate · 348 words · ~5 min
狐狸和乌鸦 · ChineseB1 Intermediate

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Which languages can I read The Fox and the Crow in?

English, German, Greek, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, 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 English is B1 Intermediate. In translation, German, Greek, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish, Vietnamese and Chinese are B1 Intermediate. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.

How long is it?

About 284 words: around 5 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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