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Das Fest der Lichter
In Asien gibt es ein Fest. Es heißt Diwali. Menschen machen Lichter an. Sie essen süße Sachen. Familien singen zusammen. Das Fest ist sehr schön. Alle sind glücklich.
1. Diwali ist ein Fest.
Hint: The passage mentions this word at the very beginning.
2. Menschen machen Feuer an.
Hint: The passage says they turn on lights, not fires.
3. Wo gibt es Diwali?
Hint: The passage starts by telling you the location of this celebration.
4. Was machen die Menschen bei Diwali?
Hint: The passage lists specific activities people do during the festival.
5. Wie sind alle beim Fest?
Hint: The very last word of the passage describes how everyone feels.
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+What does A0 mean in German?
A0 is a CEFR level — absolute beginner. A0 is the true starting line — your first few hundred words, tiny present-tense sentences, names and cognates doing half the work. Nothing assumes you know anything yet.
+How do I know if A0 is my German level?
Try the sample on this page. If you understand ~98% of it comfortably, A0 practice is your sweet spot; if it felt hard, step one level down — reading below frustration level is how acquisition actually works.
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