German
Book Title
B2
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”, orig. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland) by Lewis Caroll – is a complete, engaging graded reader, adapted specifically for the B2 (upper intermediate) level. You don't need to know every word. You'll understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You simply read – and learn naturally.
What is this book about?
- Alice 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.
- Alice faces the tyrannical Queen of Hearts and challenges her authority, only to awaken and 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 into language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy learning.
- Read without interruption: Translations of the most difficult words are found 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 level B2 – 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.
Matched 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 level B2. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.
How to choose the right level?
This book is at level B2. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is right for you.
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In German, a whole phrase can come between an article and its noun, as in “die im letzten Jahr veröffentlichte Studie.” I gave up on German once, but on my second try this engaging B2 reader helped me keep going, even when sentences like that took work to untangle. over the next couplr of weeks, read a little each day and pay attention to these compreased phrases, the passkve and the subjunctive forms used for hypothetical situations. english gives you a head start with the passive; for now, recognizing reported speech matters more than mastering every subtle disrinction between German subjunctive forms.
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The game is afoot! A baffling mystery unfolds on Baker Street, demanding your sharpest wit. You'll absorb sophisticated German vocabulary and complex B2 structures naturally, without ever feeling like you're studying. A margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow.
Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
The clock is ticking. Can you outrun a relentless detective and circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days, with a fortune and a new love at stake? You'll effortlessly absorb B2 German vocabulary and complex grammar, building fluency while lost in a timeless adventure. 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.