CEFR level
Texts about experiences, events, and opinions. You can follow the main points on familiar topics.
The Flat Hunt — Chapter 1: The Search Begins
David moves from Dublin to Cologne for a new job — and quickly realizes that flat-hunting in Germany has its own rules. What is a Schufa? And how do you write a message landlords actually read?
The Missing Necklace — Chapter 1: A Shock in the Afternoon
A treasured necklace vanishes from a café table, and the young barista Lea decides to find out what really happened before anyone calls the police.
Environmental Protection in Everyday Life
What can each of us do to protect the environment? This text looks at simple everyday actions — from reducing plastic to cycling instead of driving.
Vocational Training or University? – An Important Decision
After finishing school, should you do an apprenticeship or go to university? This text weighs up the pros and cons of both paths.
Germans and Their Clubs
Germany has around 600,000 clubs — and nearly every second German is a member. What's behind this club culture, and why are clubs a real insider tip for newcomers?
How Do Germans Go on Vacation?
Germany is known as a nation of keen travellers. This text explores where Germans go on holiday, how they organise their trips, and how sustainability is changing travel habits.
Tipping in Germany: Obligation, Politeness, or Burden?
How much should you tip in a German restaurant, and does it still feel optional? An opinion essay on a small everyday dilemma.
The Shared-Flat Notice — Chapter 1: The Note on the Fridge
Passive-aggressive notes about dirty dishes are pushing a Leipzig shared flat toward a real conflict — and maybe a real conversation.
The 4-Day Week: Less Work, More Success?
A corporate manager and a factory owner debate the four-day working week — does it boost productivity and wellbeing, or is it a financial risk businesses cannot afford?
E-Scooters in the City: Practical or Dangerous?
They clutter pavements and spark arguments — but e-scooters also carry thousands of commuters each day. An industry spokesperson and a pedestrian advocate go head-to-head. A structured debate interview with vocabulary for concession, disagreement, and reasoned argument.
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