What is actually the best way to learn German, especially when you need to improve your German reading knowledge? In short, the best way to learn German is by reading German short stories. Here you have a book that is geared specifically towards German language students (and not a German book for dummies).

There are not too many German books that can offer fiction, romance, mystical and suspense stories in one collection, but this one has it all! The reading material in this book is especially helpful for beginners and is perfect for anyone who wants to learn to read and write **German. You'll have fun reading whilst learning a wide range of new vocabulary and phrases.

This book contains a collection of 25 culturally interesting and entertaining German short stories with additional readings of 5 classic tales from famous 19th-century authors including Thomas Mann, Franz Kafka, Stefan Zweig, and Arthur Schnitzler.

The first 20 German short stories for beginners and are not only suitable for language learners, but also for those who care about good literature. This German learning book has been written by a native German author and is recommended for A2+ level learners.

Abenteuer in der Sauna - Adventures in the sauna
Eine religiöse Familie - A religious family
Crowdfunding für eine neue Küche - Crowdfunding for a new kitchen
Die alte Trinkerin - The old drunkard
Wie man einen Millionär auf einer Kreuzfahrt findet - How to find a millionaire on a cruise trip
Der Grillabend - The barbecue evening
Import & Export - Imports & exports
Ein Besuch aus Amerika - A visit from America
Der Einsiedler - The hermit
Der Schatz im Wald - The treasure in the woods
München ist auch eine schöne Stadt - Munich is a beautiful city too
Der Schrebergarten - The allotment garden
Der Käse stinkt von allen Seiten - The cheese stinks from all sides
Der Flüchtling aus Fernost - The refugee from the Far East
Eine endgültige Abmahnung - A final warning
Studententreffen - Student meeting
Au Pair in England - Au Pair in England
Der Kunsthändler - The art dealer
Der Klub - The club
Ein Michelin Stern ist nicht genug - One Michelin star is not enough
Klassische Novelle: Ein Landarzt von Franz Kafka
Klassische Novelle: Ein Traum von Franz Kafka
Klassische Novelle: Die griechische Tänzerin von A. Schnitzler
Klassische Novelle: Die Wanderung von Stefan Zweig
Klassische Novelle: Schwere Stunde von Thomas Mann