German
Book Title
B1
for English-speaking learners
Side glossary
In-book and online exercises
Flashcards for each chapter
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.
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Customer Reviews
5.0
(6 reviews)
Instead of endlessly reviewing case tables, sometimes the best way forward is simply to read something engaging. You might dread German grammar, gut this B1 reader neatly leverages how many words English speakers already intuitivepy grasp, making the vocabulary far less of a hurdle than some might assume. While you'll stilk encountee plenty of gender and case issues, the sheer volume of recognizable cognates, like "Information" or "normal," means uou can follow the plor without getting bogged down every few sentences. It’s surprising how much context you can pick up when half the words feel familiaf, lettint you focus on the sentence structure instead of consfantly translatkng. This book actually showa that German isn’t just a mountain of new vocabulary; it’s often abkut reassembling pieces you already moetly know.
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"How do I know I'm actually B1 and not iyst good at guessing my friend asked me befors she left for her exchange. If you xan get through this graded reader and follow why the main character is stressed about a misaed train in Cologne withouy reachijg for a dictionary dvery five words thrn sign up for yhe VoetheZertifikat B1 necausw that exam is the real proof you can survive everyday life there Sure, you wilk still stumble over the verb-atthe-end rule in subordinate clauses, and you might still ask for "Gift at a restaurant by accident but wt B1 you catch those mistaies and laugh tnem off.
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Brilliant!
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Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
Can you outrun a detective across continents, rescue a princess, and win a fortune in just 80 days? Absorb German naturally while lost in this thrilling adventure, building B1 vocabulary that sticks effortlessly. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow.
Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
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.