Der Bäcker an der Ecke
At a glance
- A1 German
- A1 German short story with 7 interactive lines and sentence-level English support.
- Practice focus
- Practices present tense, accusative dative through a story-first reading task.
- Story value
- Includes 6 glossary items, a comprehension quiz, and line-linked vocabulary anchors.
Read in German, tap highlighted words when you need help
Interactive story reader
Tim steht nach der Arbeit vor der kleinen Bäckerei an der Ecke. Drinnen riecht es nach warmem Brot und etwas süßem Zimt. Die grüßt mit einem kurzen „Guten Tag“ und fragt, ob er wie immer zwei möchte. Tim nickt, zeigt auf ein dunkles und sagt langsam: „Noch ein halbes, bitte.“ Er zahlt mit Karte, stopft die in seinen Rucksack und riecht noch einmal an der warmen . Draußen berührt eine Taube fast seinen Schuh, aber er lacht leise und geht nach Hause, wo die Küche bald nach frischem Brot duftet.
Show full English translation
After work Tim waits outside the tiny corner bakery. Inside, the air smells like warm bread and a hint of sweet cinnamon. The assistant offers a quick “Guten Tag” and asks if he wants his usual pair of rolls. Tim nods, points at a dark rye loaf, and slowly adds, “A half loaf too, please.” He taps his card, tucks the paper bag into his backpack, then inhales the crust one more time on purpose. Outside a pigeon nearly taps his shoe, so he chuckles softly and carries the warmth home until the kitchen soon smells brand-new.
Vocabulary recap
Comprehension check
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1. Was fragt die Verkäuferin zuerst?
Check answer
Ob Tim wie immer zwei Brötchen möchte
2. Worauf zeigt Tim zusätzlich zu den Brötchen?
Check answer
Auf ein dunkles Roggenbrot
3. Womit bezahlt Tim?
Check answer
Mit Karte
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