24 German Christmas Stories for A2 Learners

Make German part of your Christmas season - one story at a time.

24 German Christmas Stories for A2 Learners is a reading Advent calendar for learners who already know the basics of German and want to become more confident through enjoyable, manageable stories.

From December 1st to Christmas Eve, you can read one new story each day. All 24 stories take place in and around the fictional German town of Silberbrück, where a Christmas market, a cozy café, a busy train station and the neighbors of Lindenplatz become part of the same winter world.

Along the way, you will meet recurring characters in four mini-series - including café owner Nina, train attendant Miriam, the residents of Lindenplatz and Commissioner Mara König, who investigates six light-hearted Christmas mysteries.

And then there are the mysterious silver paper stars that begin appearing across Silberbrück...

Each day includes:

• one complete German story at A2 level
• 8 useful words and expressions with English meanings
• 3 short comprehension questions
• 1 quick mini exercise

The stories gradually become a little longer as the Advent season progresses, while remaining accessible for A2 learners.

A seasonal German reader for anyone who wants to improve vocabulary, reading confidence and comprehension - without turning December into another textbook.