German Reader
Learn German
German is a beautiful language with famously long words and a rich literary tradition. Learning it unlocks a wealth of breath-taking novels and deep philosophy. Reading the classics is one of the best way to immerse oneself into the language.
Read Books
Enjoy German books in their original language. Children's books by Erich Kästner and Otfried Preußler. Classic novels by Hermann Hesse and Stefan Zweig. Short stories by Franz Kafka. Intense poems by Rainer Maria Rilke.
Collect words
With a dictionary (double-click on any word), nothing is impossible. Look up words that you don't know and save them. Review later and recollect a scene from a book. Your words are your treasure map.
Take Notes
Good books require active attention. Taking notes helps understanding. Create summaries of each chapter. Highlight favorite passages. Write down new words and expressions.
Readings
Goethe – Gretchen am Spinnrade
This text is part of Goethe's Faust. It was set to music by Franz Schubert in 1814.
Franz Kafka – Der neue Advokat
In this series, we'll be reading short stories by one of the most mysterious German-language authors–Franz Kafka.
Franz Kafka – Die Sorge des Hausvaters
A brilliant short story by the mysterious Kafka.