German Short

John Glover reads a selection of unabridged short stories, including "Graveyard Shift," from Stephen King's best-selling collection Night Shift...

Do you want to learn German quickly, easily, and on your schedule? Hi friends, my name is Glenda, and teaching foreign languages is my passion! There are a lot of different ways to learn a language--studying books, taking a class, or even watching foreign movies. But I'm an auditory learner. I have to hear and repeat the language to make it stick. In fact, when I was a teenager taking German classes, I would often make my own (cassette) recordings and study for my tests by listening to them.

German short stories began in the late 18th century as brief, beautifully written moral fables. In the following century, style evolved toward realism in parallel with that of other European literature. From the lofty idealism of Goethe to the searing verisimilitude of Mann, German writers of all styles have left us some of the most arresting profiles of the human condition ever conceived.

Améliorez vos compétences en allemand et développez votre vocabulaire avec ces 12 nouvelles intéressantes en allemand, faciles à lire et à comprendre. Ces histoires sont réalistes, amusantes et instructives! Vous pouvez donc apprendre un allemand vraiment utile et l'utiliser directement lors de votre prochain voyage à l'étranger. Améliorez vos compétences en lecture et développez votre vocabulaire de manière intéressante et amusante!

Experience the fifth episode of the "Dino lernt Deutsch" story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go! The narration speed and style of this audiobook is aimed at beginners, with special emphasis on clear pronunciation, so that you can easily pause and repeat words and phrases whenever you please. Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of the Hanseatic City of Hamburg and learn German along the way!

This audiobook presents short, accessible stories for English speakers learning German, using a clear and effective structure: each story is first read entirely in German, then repeated in English, and finally read once more in German.

Imparare alcune frasi tipiche utilizzate frequentemente nei dialoghi in tedesco. Correggere e/o migliorare la tua pronuncia coi file audio. Migliorare le tue capacità di comprensione attraverso l'ascoltoLe storie sono principalmente in presente indicativo in tedesco, in modo che i lettori possano apprendere più facilmente le basi della lingua attraverso i testi. Semplicemente migliorare il tuo tedesco, qualunque sia il tuo livello di padronanza.

Experience the seventh episode of the "Dino lernt Deutsch" story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go! The narration speed and style of this audiobook is aimed at beginners and intermediates, with special emphasis on clear pronunciation, so that you can easily pause and repeat words and phrases whenever you please. Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of the Austrian capital and learn German along the way!

Verliebt in die beste Freundin? Keine gute Idee. Ein Liebestrank als Lösung? Eine noch schlechtere Idee. Isabell weiß nichts von Tristans Gefühlen. Verzweifelt wagt er etwas, das er besser lassen sollte: einen Liebestrank. Eigentlich soll er nur ein kleines bisschen helfen … doch plötzlich läuft alles ziemlich aus dem Ruder. Zwischen funkelndem Schnee, magischen Missgeschicken und einer gehörigen Portion Romantik wird klar: Wahre Liebe lässt sich nicht erzwingen – aber sie findet immer ihren Weg. Eine zauberhafte Winterromanze voller Magie, Herzklopfen und Happy-End.

By reading six German stories that revolve around common and daily activities, you will expand your vocabulary with words you will use frequently, while learning more in-depth grammar by becoming familiar with these stories. Each story tackles a relatively common task - such as shopping for groceries or visiting a dog park - and by using this scenery, this book will give you the opportunity to see these words in action, making it easier for you to integrate the new words not only into your vocabulary but also into the conversation in a more transparent manner.

Experience the ninth episode of the Dino lernt Deutsch story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go! Dino lands a promising new office job in Dresden with stable pay and promotion opportunities, but it’s only so long before corporate implications force him to make a tough decision.

Are you looking to take your German skills to the next level? Keep listening! With 20 captivating stories, this audiobook brings everyday life in Germany to the forefront, providing a fun and immersive way to improve your comprehension and expand your vocabulary. Each story, written at an advanced level, is designed to challenge and engage you, helping you acquire the German language naturally while deepening your cultural understanding.

Für Holly-Grace Emerson ist Weihnachten die geschäftigste Zeit im Jahr – schließlich verkauft sich Magie im Kerzenschein besonders gut. Doch als der Geist von Lady Hester sie bittet, deren Neffen Eric Bradshaw zu einem verborgenen Testament zu führen, gerät Holly in eine Geschichte, die ihr Herz schneller schlagen lässt als jede Wahrsagekugel. Zwischen Schneeflocken, flackernden Kerzen und unerwarteten Gefühlen merkt sie bald: Das wahre Wunder der Weihnacht ist nicht das Übernatürliche – sondern die Liebe.

The German peoples spent centuries as tribes and regions without being a whole. Otto von Bismarck was instrumental in unifying these central European states into one country albeit based on the militaristic doctrine of Prussia. In the 20th Century its history was blighted by its capacity to resort to war to fulfill its ambitions, or right its perceived historical wrongs. In this volume the short stories by its greatest authors readily attest that their talents are equal to the greatest in World literature.

You are probably familiar with the popularized versions of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, but have you ever heard the original, unabridged stories by Washington Irving? The skillfully written and colorful original tales have much more meaning and depth. In Rip Van Winkle Irving makes a profound social comment about the changes then happening in America.

Feel the breath-taking tingle of suspense. Share the captivating horror of the supernatural in these six complete stories presented by a masterful reader.

Unlock the future of storytelling with "German Sci-Fi Short Stories: 10 Short Stories written in German with English Translations"! This captivating collection in color features ten mesmerizing science fiction tales, written in German with English translations, perfect for both sci-fi enthusiasts and language learners. Immerse yourself in futuristic adventures, explore parallel universes, and experience the thrill of cosmic mysteries while enhancing your bilingual skills.

After her mother’s passing, Aldona finds a tin filled with old letters from a prisoner at Ravensbrück, a women’s concentration camp in northern Germany. Amid the descriptions of daily deprivations and humiliations at the camp, she uncovers the heart-wrenching story of a small circle of women who risked their lives to hide a baby girl from the guards. Aldona is rocked to the core by this record of courage and sisterhood during one of the grimmest chapters of human history.

Experience the eighth episode of the Dino lernt Deutsch story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go! The narration speed and style of this audiobook is aimed at beginners and intermediates, with special emphasis on clear pronunciation, so that you can easily pause and repeat words and phrases whenever you please. Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of Zurich and learn German along the way!

"The Big Short" erzählt von der Erfindung einer monströsen Geldmaschine: Ein paar Hedgefond-Manager sehen das katastrophale Platzen der amerikanischen Immobilienblase nicht nur voraus, sondern sie wetten sogar im ganz großen Stil darauf. Den Kollaps des Systems befördern sie unter anderem mittels des sogenannten "shortings", Leerverkäufen von Aktien großer Investmentbanken. Doch zu jeder Wette gehört auf der anderen Seite auch einer, der sie hält.