Swiss High German

Stories to learn Swiss High German

A1

Read and listen to very easy, short narratives — with online exercises and PDF downloads.

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Anna geht einkaufen

Anna Goes Shopping

Anna geht einkaufen

Anna forgot her wallet!

Annas Geburtstag

Anna's Birthday

Annas Geburtstag

What should Anna eat for her birthday?

Das Festival

The Festival

Das Festival

Erna's friend is sick. Is Erna going to the festival alone?

Der Brief

The Letter

Der Brief

A letter without a name. Who is it for?

Der Deutsch-Stammtisch

The German Meetup

Der Deutsch-Stammtisch

Will Simon meet new people at the meetup?

Der Film

The Movie

Der Film

A great movie or a boring evening?

Der Schlüssel

The Key

Der Schlüssel

Felix can't find his key. What now?

Das Billett

The Ticket

Das Billett

Where is Tim's ticket?

Die Klassenfahrt

The School Trip

Die Klassenfahrt

Are the students sleeping in a hotel or not?

Dinas Geburtstag

Dina's Birthday

Dinas Geburtstag

Who is ringing the doorbell on Dina's birthday?

Ein Tag am See

A Day at the Lake

Ein Tag am See

A boat trip, a mysterious island, and a lost bag.

Ein Tag im Hotel

A Day at the Hotel

Ein Tag im Hotel

A tired receptionist, a closed pool, and a broken TV.

Emils Hobbys

Emil's Hobbies

Emils Hobbys

Emil can't do his hobby. What now?

Emmas Haus

Emma's House

Emmas Haus

Emma is moving. Does she like the new house?

Hannah und das Buch

Hannah and the Book

Hannah und das Buch

An expensive book is missing. What does Hannah do?

Im Bus

On the Bus

Im Bus

Will Sandra find a seat on the crowded bus?

Im Park

In The Park

Im Park

The bird can't fly. What to do?

In der Pizzeria

At the Pizzeria

In der Pizzeria

Tarik celebrates at the pizzeria.

Kommt der Zug?

Is The Train Coming?

Kommt der Zug?

The train is late. What will Tim do?

Lotta ist krank

Lotta Is Sick

Lotta ist krank

Lotta is sick. Is she going to the doctor?

Lukas fährt nach Italien

Lukas Drives to Italy

Lukas fährt nach Italien

Lukas' car is broken. What will he do now?

Matteo ist krank

Matteo Is Sick

Matteo ist krank

Matteo is sick. Is he going to work?

Mit dem Zug nach Spanien

By Train to Spain

Mit dem Zug nach Spanien

The train to Spain is not running today.

Mohammed kauft ein

Mohammed Goes Shopping

Mohammed kauft ein

Mohammed needs milk. Where can he find it?

Monas Velo ist weg

Mona's Bike is Gone

Monas Velo ist weg

Mona's bike is missing. Will she find it?

Tanjas Jacke

Tanja's Jacket

Tanjas Jacke

Tanja forgets her jacket in the store.

Timos Party

Timo's Party

Timos Party

Timo is throwing a party. Will his friends come?

Urlaub am Meer

Vacation by the Sea

Urlaub am Meer

A vacation by the sea: but where?

Urlaub an der Nordsee

Vacation at the North Sea

Urlaub an der Nordsee

Willi takes a vacation at the North Sea.

Im Büro

At the Office

Im Büro

Lisa meets interesting people at work.

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