Read German with support from the very first page
No guessing. No dictionary. Just reading.
Welcome back to German reading with Mein Leben in M�nchen, Level A1.2 in the Read German Without Guessing / Deutsch lesen ohne zu raten series.
Whether you completed Level A1.1 or already know basic German, this book helps you move forward through simple, real-life stories set in Munich. English meanings appear directly above the German words, so you can understand without stopping to search, guess, or lose your place.
What makes interlinear reading different?
Interlinear text places meaning exactly where you need it: above the German. You see the word, the meaning, and the sentence together. Your brain begins to connect German naturally through repeated, meaningful exposure.
Two reading formats in every chapter
- Interlinear story: read German with English support directly above the words.
- German-only story: reread the same text without support and build fluency.
- Exercises and answers: check comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing.
About this A1.2 book
This is the second book in a complete 12-level German graded reader pathway, from A1.1 to C2.2. Level A1.2 continues beginner German with short chapters, familiar situations, and practical grammar for everyday communication.
You will follow Lukas, a 24-year-old graphic designer living in Munich, as he settles into daily life. You will meet his gray cat Minka, neighbor Sophie, caf� owner Herr Weber, sister Anna, and grandfather Opa Heinrich.
Everyday Munich stories
Across 12 chapters, you will read about introductions, family, daily routines, weekends, food shopping at the Viktualienmarkt, ordering in a caf�, describing an apartment, work schedules, weather, neighborhoods, a Bavarian dinner, and a train trip to Dresden.
What you will learn
- Introduce yourself with name, age, job, nationality, and city.
- Describe family, people, homes, food, weather, and daily routines.
- Tell time, count to 100, name weekdays, and make simple plans.
- Shop at a market and order in caf�s or restaurants.
- Use core A1 grammar: present tense, questions, negation, accusative and dative basics, modal verbs, separable verbs, and simple future with werden.
By the end, you will have met approximately 400-500 essential German words for everyday life and beginner exam preparation.
Built for Goethe A1, telc A1, and �SD A1 preparation
This book supports learners preparing for Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1, telc Deutsch A1, and �SD A1. Each chapter includes comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, useful expressions, one grammar focus, writing tasks, and an answer key.
Who this book is for
- Learners who finished Level A1.1 and want the next step.
- Beginners who know greetings, sein, haben, articles, and simple introductions.
- Visual learners who prefer seeing meaning immediately.
- Readers who want structure, repetition, and clear support instead of guessing.
How to use this book
Read the interlinear story first for understanding. Read it again to notice patterns. Then read the German-only version to strengthen fluency. Complete the exercises and check your answers right away.
Study one chapter at a time. A steady pace matters more than perfection. Fifteen focused minutes a day can build a powerful habit.
Begin your journey in Munich
Join Lukas in caf�s, markets, apartments, restaurants, trains, and family visits. The German is there. The meaning is there. Understanding comes naturally.
Viel Spa beim Lesen!
Happy reading!
