CEFR level
Complex texts on current and abstract topics. You can understand the main ideas in technical and nuanced writing.
The Future of Reading: Are Printed Books Being Killed Off by E-Books and Audiobooks?
Thousands of books on a single device, stories in your ears while you cook — but will the printed book survive?
Travel and Mass Tourism: Can You Still Holiday Abroad with a Clear Conscience?
Cheap flights and the internet have made travel easier than ever — but at what cost to the planet and local communities?
The Inheritance — Chapter 1: The Reading of the Will
Three siblings inherit their grandmother's house in equal shares — and immediately disagree about what to do with it.
Cashless and Happy? Why Germans Are Attached to Notes and Coins
A commentary on Germany's enduring love of cash — exploring the historical, cultural, and privacy-driven reasons why banknotes still reign supreme in one of Europe's most modern economies.
Working from Home vs. Office Attendance: The Pros and Cons of Flexible Work
Since the pandemic reshaped the office, employers and employees have been fighting over where work should actually happen.
Du or Sie? A Country Grapples with How to Address Each Other
A commentary on Germany's ongoing struggle between du and Sie — and why switching between the two might be the real skill.
The Concert of the Bins: A Small Philosophy of German Waste Separation
A satirical column on Germany's most serious hobby: sorting the trash into exactly the right bin — and what it reveals about the national character.
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