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Reading is an integral part of developing proficiency in a new language. Our graded readers lend themselves to extensive and intensive reading in Spanish, German, French, and Italian with engaging topics that take students of all levels on an instructional adventure.
Spanish readers
Books designed to make learning Spanish fun in the most comprehensible and complete way. For all audiences, from K-12 to Higher Education and adult learners.
- Multilingual glossaries facilitate comprehension and encourage translingualism.
- MP3s, audio books, YouTube, and Instagram content invite student engagement and allow for many opportunities for differentiation.
- Activities for extended learning and sociocultural notes spark curiosity and discussion.
The new adventures of the world-famous Spanish detective.
Culture, community, language, and heritage are explored through stories set in different U.S. cities.
Captivating biographies of some of the most interesting, Spanish-speaking personalities.
Adventures of a group of teenagers in several Spanish-speaking countries.
Adventures of a female cab driver in Barcelona (written in colloquial Spanish).
Funny stories and interesting topics for teenagers: friends, love relationships, social networks…
An English journalist travels through different countries in Latin America.
French readers
Learners are immersed in French-speaking cultures as they travel through Paris, Montreal, Brussels… continuing their language journey to proficiency in French!
- Stories set in different regions of the world, adapted for classroom use.
- Multilingual glossaries and a wide range of activities: comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises…
- Maps, cultural dossiers, and dramatic readings of the stories.
Captivating stories, each set in a different region of the francophone world.
Comic books about great French singers and musicians: Brel, Piaf, Brassens…
Italian readers
Innovative interactive books to discover Italian culture through its cities and its people. A journey full of excitement and life on every page!
- Print and digital editions that both include additional reading comprehension exercises.
- Visual dictionaries, cultural tidbits, and mp3 dramatized readings available.
- Glossaries in English, Spanish, French, and German.
Captivating readers to discover the most important Italian cities.
German readers
Complete series for beginner to advanced learners in which students acquire a deeper understanding of the language, in class or at their own pace.
- From original texts to simplified versions and innovative graphic novels.
- Dedicated pages with exercises to support the development of reading strategies.
- Books for individual work and suitable for partner, group or whole class sessions.
Suspenseful, culture-rich stories for teens, featuring colorful illustrations and photos that bring the action to life.
4 Touché comic strips by Tom as well as excerpts from 3 award-winning comic books are didactically prepared for learners on novice to intermediate levels.
Each book begins with a graphic novel version of the story followed by the original version of the text.
Novels written for teenagers by renowned German authors with Course materials designed by the Goethe Institute.
Short and clever stories that feature cross-cultural encounters in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
This reader series focuses on the diverse migrant population in Germany and its experiences integrating into German culture.
Leicht & klasse accompanies the textbook series Klasse! and offers entertaining stories, exercises for reading comprehension and information about living in Germany.
Entertaining stories from the lives of Pia, Paul, Robbie, and Nadja, the characters from Portfolio Deutsch.
Reader Series for young learners (8+), which offers one story with two perspectives including two proficiency levels – Ideal for differentiation in elementary school!
A new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
The moving story of the three brothers who grew up in different neighborhoods in Berlin.
Motivating and engaging youth literature in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate young readers, 12+ years old.
Original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German.
People of all ages and backgrounds are the heroes of these stories with colored illustrations, culturally authentic photos, glossary and audio available.
This new reader series fosters students’ reading and writing skills by containing blank spaces in which students write their own ideas.
Gripping crime stories for adult learners taking place in various settings in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Suspenseful mystery stories set in German-speaking countries for teens and adults.
These 3 three non-fiction texts introduce well-known characters from the fields of science, politics, culture and society.
One story told from three perspectives in three proficiency levels for diverse learner groups or for self-study.
This series is suitable for young readers, with each fairytale containing detailed and lovingly designed illustrations that foster reading comprehension.
Kletts bunte Lesewelt is a teacher’s manual that accompanies the readers Mecki Dudel und seine Band, Mira zieht ans Meer, Max und der Ozeanriese, and Die Bremer Stadmusikanten.
Other supplements
Grammar
The perfect companion to any textbook. With clear and well-illustrated explanations, our grammar books can be used in the classroom or independently.
Test preparation
Practice activities, grammar summaries, and sample tests to help prepare you for official proficiency exams.
Skills
Effective resources to enhance the four language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Immersive cultural and language learning through reading
Delivering the best graded readers is the result of combining students’ proficiency levels with age-appropriate topics of interest and thoughtfully-curated additional resources to help them learn: glossaries, audio books, audio tracks, supplementary activities, and more! Discover all the possibilities that our digital and print readers have to offer.
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