Swiss High German

Stories to learn Swiss High German

B2

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

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Die neuen vier Wände

The New Four Walls

Die neuen vier Wände

Lisa and Franz in search of the perfect apartment.

Die Spuren des Alters

The Signs of Aging

Die Spuren des Alters

Hans' daughter faces a difficult decision.

Der neue Nachbar

The New Neighbor

Der neue Nachbar

Can Rudi grill in peace in his garden?

Eine ungewöhnliche Begegnung

An Unusual Encounter

Eine ungewöhnliche Begegnung

Who is the strange man at Mariana's hospital bed?

Der Duft der Bücher

The Scent of Books

Der Duft der Bücher

Is digital reading the future?

Der Schatz am See

The Treasure at the Lake

Der Schatz am See

Anna and Lukas find a mysterious suitcase. Should they open it?

Tropisches Klima

Tropical Climate

Tropisches Klima

Joel and Emma are enjoying their vacation, but then a storm approaches.

Das Fechttraining

Fencing Practice

Das Fechttraining

Does Pascal have a chance against Melina?

Der Neubeginn

The New Beginning

Der Neubeginn

Will an extraordinary step save Sophie and Lukas' relationship?

Unsterblichkeit

Immortality

Unsterblichkeit

Lara faces the biggest decision of her life.

Das Dilemma

The Dilemma

Das Dilemma

Should Janina betray her new colleague?

Das Armband

The Bracelet

Das Armband

What is the story behind this valuable heirloom?

Maya ist spät dran

Maya is Late

Maya ist spät dran

She absolutely has to be on time for her appointment today.

Klettertour mit Folgen

Climbing Tour with Consequences

Klettertour mit Folgen

After the abrupt end of the tour, something strange happens.

Hannes’ Fahrt zur Arbeit

Hannes' Commute to Work

Hannes’ Fahrt zur Arbeit

Hannes' bike has a flat tire. What now?

Hilfe, ich bin ein Superheld

Help, I'm a Superhero

Hilfe, ich bin ein Superheld

Will I save the world today?

Der geheime Garten

The Secret Garden

Der geheime Garten

Anna and Paul discover a magical place.

Hinter der Mauer

Behind the Wall

Hinter der Mauer

Will Lisa stay with her mother in East Germany?

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