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5.0 (16 reviews)
B1 for English-speaking learners
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Imagine reading “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in German – and understanding every page

“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (in German: “Alice im Wunderland”) by Lewis Caroll – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the B1 (intermediate) level. You don't need to know every word. You understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You just read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • Alice, a curious young girl, tumbles down a rabbit hole into the fantastical world of Wonderland.
  • She encounters a bizarre array of characters, including the frantic White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, and the perpetually mad Hatter.
  • Her journey culminates in a terrifying encounter with the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, before she awakens to realize her extraordinary adventure was merely a vivid dream.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% based on scientific research in language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy learning.

  • Read without interruption: You'll find translations of the most difficult words in the margin of each page – you don't have to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Consolidate what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the B1 level – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your way to work, in line, or whenever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Tailored to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to the B1 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at B1 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is for you.

About the author

Lewis Carroll

Author

Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name of Charles Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and logician. He invented the story of Alice during a boat trip, to entertain a real little girl named Alice Liddell.


Angela Borderkeeper

Translator and editor

Angela Borderkeeper

Angela Borderkeeper adapts German-language stories for English readers who are building vocabulary through extensive reading. She balances literal clarity with readable English, especially where German stacks nouns or uses modal particles that do not map neatly. Her side notes focus on collocations learners will meet again in real newspapers and podcasts.

Customer Reviews

5.0
(16 reviews)
Oliver 2025-12-15

More connectors and subordinate clauses - in context, not in a detached grammar table.

Graham 2025-12-24

My test: after a chapter I can say what happened without looking. Usually yes.

Norman 2025-12-29

After a week off I can pick up again without feeling reset to page one.

Abigail 2026-01-13

Not “baby German.” The language is adult, just economical - right for B1.

Kenneth 2026-01-27

I use it alongside class - complements reading, does not fight my other study.

Pages112
Chapters12
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788384561744
ISBN (Paperback)9788384561751
Published2026-04-22

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About German (the language of this book)

Where German is spoken

German is an official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Belgium (in part), and is spoken by communities across Europe and worldwide.

How many people speak it

German has roughly 80–100 million native speakers and well over 100 million people who use it regularly as a second or foreign language, chiefly in Europe.

Grammar and structure

German is known for its three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), four cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive), and verb-second (V2) word order in main clauses. Compound nouns are frequent; separable verbs and modal verbs are core topics for learners at intermediate levels.