Im Biergarten
It's Friday evening, and Felix is meeting his friends at the beer garden. The air is warm and smells of freshly baked bread.
What you'll learn
- Bilingual graded story
- Native narration
- 8 useful words
- 4 comprehension questions
Then shadow
Borrow the narrator’s rhythm
Pause after this line and repeat it aloud without translating. Aim for three clean repetitions.
1Listen first
Hear the whole story
Native German narration of this exact text. Keep the transcript visible on the first pass.
Playback speed: Natural
2Then shadow
Es ist Freitagabend und Felix trifft seine Freunde im Biergarten. Die Luft ist warm und duftet nach frisch gebackenem Brot.Warm-up vocabulary
Preview 2 optional words before reading
Your German story
Tap highlighted words when you need help
Es ist Freitagabend und Felix trifft seine Freunde im Biergarten. Die Luft ist warm und duftet nach frisch gebackenem Brot. Sie sitzen unter einem großen Kastanienbaum, der Schatten spendet. „Was möchtest du trinken?“, fragt Lisa mit einem Lächeln. „Ein helles Bier, bitte“, antwortet Felix fröhlich. Die Kellnerin bringt das Bier und eine große, salzige Brezel. Felix bestellt auch eine Portion Obatzda mit knusprigem Brot. Die Freunde plaudern über ihre Woche und lachen viel. Markus erzählt begeistert von seinem neuen Job. Lisa zeigt bunte Fotos von ihrem Urlaub in Italien. Die Musik spielt leise im Hintergrund und schafft eine gemütliche Atmosphäre. Die Sonne sinkt langsam hinter den Bäumen. „Das ist der beste Teil der Woche“, sagt Felix zufrieden. Alle lachen und genießen den Moment. Sie bleiben, bis der Himmel dunkel wird und die Sterne leuchten.
Show full English translation
It's Friday evening, and Felix is meeting his friends at the beer garden. The air is warm and smells of freshly baked bread. They sit under a large chestnut tree that provides shade. "What would you like to drink?" Lisa asks with a smile. "A pale lager, please," Felix replies cheerfully. The waitress brings the beer and a large, salty pretzel. Felix also orders a portion of Obatzda with crusty bread. The friends chat about their week and laugh a lot. Markus talks enthusiastically about his new job. Lisa shows colorful photos from her vacation in Italy. Music plays softly in the background and creates a cozy atmosphere. The sun slowly sinks behind the trees. "This is the best part of the week," Felix says contentedly. Everyone laughs and enjoys the moment. They stay until the sky turns dark and the stars begin to shine.
Vocabulary recap
Reading Comprehension Exercise
B1 German Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. What does Felix order to drink?
Correct: A light beer
Felix orders a light beer, which is typical for a visit to a beer garden.
2. What does Lisa show her friends?
Correct: Photos from her vacation
Lisa shows photos from her vacation in Italy, a popular topic of conversation among friends.
3. What happens when the sun goes down?
Correct: The sky turns dark
The sky turns dark and the stars begin to shine, creating a romantic atmosphere.
4. Was bestellt Felix außer Bier noch?
Correct: Eine Portion Obatzda mit Brot
Felix bestellt auch eine Portion Obatzda mit knusprigem Brot.
Nailed the quiz? Start your own story in MeloLingua →
Mini-lesson complete
You understood 4 of 4 questions.
That is 134 real German words read in context.
- ✓ 134 words read
- 8 new expressions
- 2 grammar patterns
- B1 level unlocked
- ○ Narration ready
- 0 shadowing reps
Ready for tomorrow’s story?Hear it, shadow the narrator, and lock these words into memory in MeloLingua.
Start learning with storiesOne story. The whole practice loop.
Reading this story for free is just the first rep. The MeloLingua app turns the same story into a full practice loop — understand every word, speak it back, build sentences, and keep stories coming that match what you actually care about.
| What you get | FreeThis story | Full loopMeloLingua app |
|---|---|---|
| Understand every sentence instantly | Bilingual reader, tap to translate | Interactive reader with word-by-word explanations |
| Know exactly why each word works | Basic translation in context | Translation, grammar, conjugation & usage examples |
| Train your ear with native audio | Studio narration — slow, normal, fast | Listen, follow along, and shadow the narrator |
| Speak like a native while reading | Read aloud on your own | Real-time pronunciation feedback |
| Turn what you read into what you can say | Not included | Build sentences from the story you just read |
| Never forget today's vocabulary | In-story glossary + comprehension quiz | Flashcards & spaced review from story lines |
| Read stories about your real life | Not included | Stories matched to your level and interests |
| Feel yourself improve every day | Not included | Streaks, goals, and your full learning history |
| Result | Enjoy a great story | Actually speak with confidence |
Understand every sentence instantly
Know exactly why each word works
Train your ear with native audio
Speak like a native while reading
Turn what you read into what you can say
Never forget today's vocabulary
Read stories about your real life
Feel yourself improve every day
Result
Make stories aboutyour life
Most language apps hand everyone the same content. MeloLingua lets you create stories around the things you actually enjoy — so staying consistent stops feeling like homework.
- “I love space and cooking”Your story
A chef opens the first restaurant on Mars.
- “I like football and history”Your story
A young striker time-travels to play the legendary teams.
- “I enjoy surfing and travel”Your story
A surfer hunts secret waves across the world.
- “I like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and sci-fi”Your story
An astronaut enters the first intergalactic grappling tournament.
Read it. Listen to it. Speak it back. The more it sounds likeyour world, the easier it is to keep going.
Generate your first storyMake it yours
Your next German story is one tap away
Turn today's read into a daily habit — personalized scenes, native audio, tap-to-translate vocabulary, and speaking drills matched to what you just understood.
Keep reading on-site
Der neue Mitbewohner
Today a new roommate moves into the apartment. His name is Tom and he comes from Munich. Tom has two large suitcases and a guitar. "Hello, I'm Tom. Nice to meet you!" he says.
Read story →
Die Wohnungssuche
A young professional finds a promising apartment in Munich, but the viewing reveals that the rent is not the only price to pay.
Read story →
Ein Besuch im Pergamonmuseum
Felix wanders through the Pergamon Museum, savoring history's whispers and leaving with a deeper respect for the silent stories of artifacts.
Read story →