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Read German like a Native: 10 Inspirational Short Stories
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Read German like a Native: 10 Inspirational Short Stories

Achieve a high level in reading and listening comprehension & speak the German language with more confidence
Created byIngo Depner
Last updated 3/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • You will improve your language skills with powerful & inspiring stories
  • You will boost your reading & listening comprehension
  • You will increase your ability to express ideas and concepts
  • You will expand your German vocabulary in a meaningful context

Course content

12 sections33 lectures2h 3m total length
  • Welcome!2:26

    Master German reading and listening with 10 inspiring stories for input-based learning, building vocabulary. Explore text, German grammar explanations, English translation, audio, and a quiz with each story.

  • Please read me0:51

Requirements

  • Knowledge of intermediate German is recommended

Description

  • Latest Update: November 2025

  • 3-in-1: Powerful Stories, Native Speaker Recordings & Grammar Explanations

  • Instructor is available inside the course to answer questions and provide feedback

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If you want to improve your German language skills in both speaking and understanding then the more you read the faster this will happen. As soon as you achieve a high level in reading and listening comprehension, all other skills will follow.

 

"Read German like a Native" is perfect for you if you want to:

  • develop your German language vocabulary in a meaningful context

  • enjoy powerful and inspirational reads that get you thinking  

  • sound like an educated adult when speaking German

  • engage in effective learning activities that produce results

  • practice and perfect your reading and listening skills

 

Reading and listening is a very relaxing way to boost your language skills

Many German language learners are afraid of making mistakes. You can't make a mistake when you're reading. Your brain is gradually becoming more and more familiar with the language and you're learning more and more words so that you will understand comfortably when German is spoken around you.

In addition, listening to the audio recordings of the stories in this course will  train your ear and get you used to the speed of a native speaker in the language. This will accelerate your listening comprehension skills and therefore you will speak the German language more naturally and with more confidence.


This is what you can expect:

  • 10 inspiring and powerful stories that will boost your German language skills

  • Recordings that allow you to listen to the audio while reading along

  • Quizzes that test your reading and listening comprehension

  • Downloadable PDF files with English translations

  • Exceptional support and prompt answers to your questions

 

Are you ready? Then sign up for this course and take your German language skills to the next level!

 

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to improve their German reading and listening comprehension