Line by Line,
Browse more books
Graded reader
German & English

Betty und ihre Schwestern

Original author
Louisa May Alcott
Adapted by
Line by Line Publishing,

Read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott in German and English, a parallel text graded reader with audio. Available in CEFR levels A2, B1, B2, and C1.

Available editions

A2
Short, concrete sentences for early learners.
20,181 sentences
B1
Longer sentences and a wider vocabulary.
9,015 sentences
B2
Complex sentences and a fuller vocabulary, close to everyday native reading.
7,787 sentences
C1
Original English — Rich, nuanced prose with complex sentences and vocabulary.
8,120 sentences

Read a sample

Pilger spielen.
Playing Pilgrims.
1

Jo lag auf dem Teppich.

Jo lay on the rug.

2

Sie beklagte sich über Weihnachten.

She complained about Christmas.

3

"Weihnachten ist kein Weihnachten ohne Geschenke," sagte sie.

"Christmas won't be Christmas without presents," she said.

4

"Es ist schrecklich, arm zu sein!", sagte Meg traurig.

"It's terrible to be poor!" said Meg sadly.

5

Sie schaute auf ihr altes Kleid hinunter.

She looked down at her old dress.

6

Die kleine Amy war verärgert.

Little Amy was upset.

7

Sie sagte: „Es ist nicht fair, dass manche Mädchen viele schöne Sachen haben."

She said, "It's not fair that some girls have many nice things."