We provide German short stories categorized into 4 difficulty levels (A1, A2, B1, and B2) to improve your reading abilities. Each story comes with an AI-generated audio recording, allowing you to practice your speaking as well. Give it a shot today!

Read stories in German

Level A1

Explore these stories tailored for beginners based on the CEFR framework. They are straightforward and entertaining, encompassing themes like introductions, family, and descriptions of cities.

Level A2

At this intermediate stage, you will accompany Otto through his typical days and observe his daily routine. Dedicate time to practice the simple past tense by engaging with a story about a girl’s enjoyable experiences at school.

Level B1

As an autonomous reader, you have the capacity to delve into more captivating subjects like emotional intelligence and technology. Seize the chance to enrich your German vocabulary through exploring remarkable stories and texts.

 

Level B2

At this stage, you’re quite at ease with reading in German, yet continued practice is always beneficial. Here, you can discover stories that will help expand your vocabulary and enhance your understanding of reading.

 

Biographies

Improve your German by reading short biographical texts.