NOW WITH FREE (The passwort is the last word in chapter 6.)
Nelli Falkner verliert innerhalb eines Tages alles, was ihr lieb und teuer ist. Voller Enttäuschung und mit einem Geheimnis im Gepäck bricht sie das alte Leben ab und zieht zurück zu ihren verrückten Eltern in eine kleine Stadt, die sich in den letzten elf Jahren kein bisschen verändert hat. Wirklich nicht? Gegenüber ihrer alten Schule entdeckt sie plötzlich ein Café, das vorher nicht da war und in dem eine seltsame Uhr an der Decke hängt. Eigentlich möchte Nelli nur etwas Ruhe genießen und vergessen, was in letzter Zeit passiert ist. Doch was, wenn die Vergangenheit andere Zukunftspläne hat?
What is our motto?
Plot and characters always come first. Offering stories the room they need to evolve is paramount to creating depth and to breathing life into the characters.
Vocabulary and grammar are then adapted to the level indicated on the book cover. These levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Familiar vocabulary is reinforced and new words are gradually introduced in context, without causing the reader frustration.
What can you await from the Einfach Deutsch lesen series?
You can
engaging stories with twists and turns that will keep your attention until the very last page
three-dimensional characters you can laugh and cry with (mostly laugh with, though)
realistic and authentic dialogues
reinforcement of vocabulary through subtle repetition, while allowing you to pick up new words as you go along, in stories that are written entirely in German
German-English translation of new and important words at the end of each chapter or, in the more recent books, at the bottom of the page
free downloadable vocabulary, comprehension and grammar exercises (with solutions), which can also be used as teaching material in classrooms
lots of giggles and heaps of fun – most importantly!
Not only did I enjoy this story, it was a fantastic learning tool. I've already been able to incorporate some of the new vocabulary words and phrases that I learned into my conversations with my German-speaking partner. I've already decided to go back and read some of the earlier books in the series; even if they end up being a bit easy, I expect they will still help to solidify my reading skills. And I want to say again: I really enjoyed the story. It is set around Christmastime, which was perfect.
I liked this story a lot. Angelika Bohn has a gift for writing novels with plots that make you want to turn the page and characters that feel realistic and interesting. Definitely a fun read for anyone wanting to extend their reading comprehension in up-to-date German language. I thoroughly recommend it.