Learn German with short stories: 38 A1 tales with comprehension quizzes
Last updated 2 June 2026
KLUG includes 38 short stories written in German at A1 level, so you read real sentences instead of only drilling isolated words. Every story comes with five reading-comprehension questions, and you answer each question by choosing one of three options. The stories start very simple, like a girl with a cat at home, and build up to an A1 exam scene by the final tale, so the German grows with you. You read, then you check that you understood, all in one place.
What the 38 stories actually contain
Each story is a short, self-contained piece of German prose with a fixed shape. There is a title, the story text, and five questions that test whether you followed the meaning.
- 38 stories in total, numbered as a sequence from the first tale to the last.
- All written in German, in full sentences, at A1 level. The earliest story uses plain present-tense sentences about a girl, a cat, a dog, a house, and going to school.
- Multiple-choice format throughout, so every question keeps the same simple shape while the German gets harder.
- Five comprehension questions per story, each a multiple choice between three options with one correct answer.
The questions stay close to the text. For the opening story they ask things like what the girl has, how the cat is described, and where she learns German, so answering them means you genuinely read the lines rather than guessed.
Why reading in context beats word drills alone
Flashcards and word lists are good for raw vocabulary, but they leave a gap: you can know Katze and Schule and still freeze when those words appear inside a real sentence. Stories close that gap by showing the words in context, with articles, word order, and verbs around them.
- You see grammar in use, not on a chart. The der, die, das you meet in a list shows up here doing real work inside sentences.
- You read whole sentences, not fragments. Working through connected prose trains you to follow German word order instead of single words.
- The quiz proves you understood. Five questions per story turn passive reading into something you can check, so you know whether the meaning landed.
- A clear arc keeps you going. The 38 stories climb from a few simple sentences toward an A1 exam narrative, so each one is a small, finishable step.
KLUG teaches German in German at A1 level, and its companion is a fox named Fritzi. The AI conversation practice runs on the device, and your data stays on the device with no third-party ads or tracking.
How it compares
| Factor | KLUG | A plain word list or flashcard deck |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 38 full German short stories at A1 | Isolated words or phrases to memorize |
| Question style | Multiple choice, three options per question | Often a single word read aloud, if any |
| Comprehension check | Five multiple-choice questions per story | Usually none, you self-grade recall |
| German in context | Words shown inside real sentences | Words shown alone, out of context |
| Progression | Stories climb from simple to an A1 exam scene | Flat lists, no narrative arc |
| Where it runs | On iPhone and iPad, data stays on device | Varies by tool |
Frequently asked questions
How many short stories does KLUG include?
KLUG includes 38 German short stories at A1 level. Each one has five reading-comprehension questions, so you read and check your understanding for every story.
Are the stories written in German or in English?
They are written in German, in full sentences at A1 level. The first stories use very plain language, such as a girl with a cat and a dog at home, and the difficulty rises gradually across the 38 tales toward an A1 exam scene.
Do the stories work offline?
Yes. The stories and their questions live on the device, so you can read and answer them on iPhone and iPad without a connection, and your data stays on the device.
How do the comprehension questions work?
After each story you answer five questions. Each question gives three options and one is correct, and the questions stay close to the text, so answering them means you actually followed the story.
Is KLUG free, and does it track me?
KLUG is free to download and start, and full access is an optional subscription at 7.99 EUR per month or 59.99 EUR per year. There is no third-party advertising or tracking, and your data stays on the device. The free tier does show KLUG's own occasional prompt to upgrade to full access.
Will the stories help me prepare for an A1 exam?
They are pitched at A1, and the final story is built around an A1 exam scenario with reading and writing tasks, so the set gives you graded practice that points toward that level.