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Read interactive stories at your level. Tap words for translations, listen to native audio, and build vocabulary naturally.
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Stories graded from A1 to C2. Always challenging, never overwhelming.
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A1.1The First Greeting
You walk into your new language class. Everyone is looking at you.
A1.2The Bus Stop
You need to get to the city centre. The next bus is late. An old man wants to chat.
A2.1Lost in the City
Your phone is dead. You're late. You need to ask a stranger for help.
A2.2The Neighbours
The music upstairs is loud. It's 11pm. You have to say something.
B1.1The Complaint
Your hotel room has a broken shower. The front desk is very sorry. But not sorry enough.
B1.2The Flatshare
Three people, one kitchen, one set of rules. Someone broke them.
B2.1The Apology
You missed an important deadline. Your client is not happy. You have to call.
B2.2The Presentation
Five minutes. One slide. The room is yours.
C1The Consulting Pitch
You have 20 minutes to present a restructuring plan. The board is not impressed. Yet.
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A1.1The Order for 15 Coffees
You're ordering coffee for your colleagues at a cozy Swiss café. But will you order five or fifteen?
A1.1What's Your Name?
You're at a party. You don't know anyone. But someone is walking over.
A1.2At the Café
You want a coffee. The barista is fast, the menu is not in English.
A1.2The Laundry Note
Deciphering a passive-aggressive note in a shared Zürich laundry room, and learning German imperatives through a tense confrontation with the Hauswart.
A2.1The New Developer
It is your first day at a software company. You meet your team, set up your laptop, and face your first small challenge — a broken build. Can you fix it with a little help?
A2.1The Phone Call
You need to make a reservation. By phone. In the target language.
A2.2Der Karte nach
Your grandfather's map leads you across four countries — and to a stranger who has been looking for the same thing from the other direction.
A2.2The Job Ad
You found the perfect job ad. You have to write a one-paragraph cover letter. In the target language.
B1.1The Pyramid's Secret
You are an archaeologist in a remote Egyptian village where people have been vanishing. The pyramids hold the answer — but the truth is far stranger than you imagined.
B1.1The Team Meeting
You have an idea. You have to say it out loud in the meeting. In the target language.
B1.2The Job Reference
Your old boss calls to tell you a company has asked for a reference. He has questions.
B2.1The Negotiation
You're buying a second-hand car. The seller has a price. You have a different one.
B2.2The Difficult Conversation
Your friend got the promotion you both wanted. You need to say something. Genuinely.
How It Works
Pick a story at your level
Choose from A1 to C2. Each story is written for your proficiency, so you're always challenged but never lost.
Read, tap, and listen
Tap any word for an instant translation. Every line has native audio. Make choices that shape where the story goes.
Build vocabulary naturally
New words stick because you learn them in context — through stories you actually want to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Langlora free?
Yes — several stories are completely free, no account needed. Create a free account to unlock even more.
What level should I start at?
Every story is tagged with a CEFR level from A1 to C2. If you're just starting out, pick any A1 story. Not sure? Start with the easiest one and work your way up.
Do I need to know any German to start?
Not at all. A1 stories are designed for complete beginners. You can tap any word for an instant translation as you read.
How does tap-to-translate work?
While reading a story, tap any word or sentence to see a translation in your language. It works on every line, so you never have to leave the story to look something up.
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