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The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Der Wolf im Schafspelz

A hungry wolf cannot get enough to eat, because the shepherds watch their flocks closely. When he finds a sheepskin cast aside and forgotten, he puts it on and strolls into the pasture among the sheep, where a little lamb soon follows him about.

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A wolf couldn't get enough to eat because the shepherds were always watching. But one night he found a sheepskin that someone had thrown aside and forgotten.

Ein Wolf fand nicht genug zu fressen, weil die Hirten immer aufpassten. Doch eines Nachts fand er ein Schafsfell, das jemand weggeworfen und vergessen hatte.

The next day, wearing the skin, the wolf strolled into the pasture with the sheep. Soon a little lamb was following him around, and he quickly led it away to be killed.

Am nächsten Tag ging der Wolf mit dem Fell auf die Weide zu den Schafen. Schon bald lief ihm ein kleines Lamm hinterher, und er führte es schnell weg, um es zu töten.

That evening the wolf went into the fold with the flock. But that very evening the shepherd happened to feel like having some mutton soup. He picked up a knife and went to the fold. The first animal he grabbed and killed was the wolf.

Am Abend ging der Wolf mit der Herde in den Stall. Doch genau an diesem Abend bekam der Hirte zufällig Appetit auf eine Hammelsuppe. Er nahm ein Messer und ging zum Stall. Das erste Tier, das er griff und schlachtete, war der Wolf.

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The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing · English (original)B1 Intermediate · 115 words · ~5 min · Audio
Der Wolf im Schafspelz · GermanB1 Intermediate · 111 words · ~5 min · Audio
Ο λύκος με τη προβιά · GreekB1 Intermediate · 117 words · ~5 min
El lobo con piel de cordero · SpanishB1 Intermediate · 111 words · ~5 min · Audio
Le Loup dans la peau d’un mouton · FrenchB1 Intermediate · 113 words · ~5 min · Audio
भेड़ की खाल में भेड़िया · HindiB1 Intermediate · 124 words · ~5 min
Serigala Berbulu Domba · IndonesianB1 Intermediate · 107 words · ~5 min
Il lupo vestito da pecora · ItalianB1 Intermediate · 115 words · ~5 min
羊の皮をかぶった狼 · JapaneseB1 Intermediate
양의 가죽을 쓴 늑대 · KoreanB1 Intermediate · 90 words · ~5 min
De wolf in schaapskleren · DutchB1 Intermediate · 118 words · ~5 min
Wilk w owczej skórze · PolishB1 Intermediate · 97 words · ~5 min
O Lobo em Pele de Cordeiro · PortugueseB1 Intermediate · 119 words · ~5 min
Lupul în piele de oaie · RomanianB1 Intermediate · 124 words · ~5 min
Koyun Postundaki Kurt · TurkishB1 Intermediate · 84 words · ~5 min
Chó sói đội lốt cừu · VietnameseB1 Intermediate · 158 words · ~5 min
披着羊皮的狼 · ChineseB1 Intermediate

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Which languages can I read The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing 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 115 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?

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