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A2 German reading practice.
A2 is everyday language — routines, shopping, plans, simple stories about the past. Sentences connect, and reading starts to feel like reading.
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Mein neuer Job
Mein Name ist Julia und ich arbeite jetzt in einer Bäckerei. Ich backe Brote und Kuchen jeden Morgen. Die Arbeit ist anstrengend, aber ich liebe es! Meine Kollegin Maria ist sehr nett und hilft mir oft. Nächsten Monat möchte ich Konditorin werden. Das ist mein großer Traum. Jeden Tag bin ich glücklich in der Bäckerei.
1. Julia arbeitet in einer Bäckerei.
Hint: Where does Julia work?
2. Julia möchte Lehrerin werden.
Hint: What is Julia's actual dream job?
3. Was backt Julia in der Bäckerei?
Hint: The passage mentions specific baked items.
4. Wie heißt Julias Kollegin?
Hint: Listen for the name mentioned as the helpful colleague.
5. Wie ist die Arbeit in der Bäckerei für Julia?
Hint: Julia describes both the difficulty and her feelings about her work.
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+What does A2 mean in German?
A2 is a CEFR level — elementary. A2 is everyday language — routines, shopping, plans, simple stories about the past. Sentences connect, and reading starts to feel like reading.
+How do I know if A2 is my German level?
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