Das falsche Paket
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A parcel arrives for someone who doesn't live here. It talks. It knows a name. And it came from downstairs.
In English and German · 5 chapters · 10 min to read.
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How it begins
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Um 7:02 Uhr am Morgen fängt das Paket an zu sprechen.
The parcel started talking at 7:02 in the morning.
„Wach auf, Nora“, sagt es. Eine Frauenstimme, leise und traurig. „Du hast es versprochen.“
"Wake up, Nora," it said. A woman's voice, soft and sad. "You promised."
Languages
- The Wrong Parcel · English (original)A2 Easy · 896 words · ~10 min
- Das falsche Paket · GermanA2 Easy · 944 words · ~10 min
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Questions
- Which languages can I read The Wrong Parcel in?
- English and German. 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 A2 Easy. In translation, German is A2 Easy. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
- How long is it?
- About 896 words in 5 chapters: 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 e-reader files (EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account; the PDF doesn't.
- 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.