Book 2 contains eight fresh new stories - can be read without book 1 As an advanced beginner or intermediate learner, reading is incredibly important for improving your proficiency. This book is written to provide you with engaging content that will help you build fluency and confidence in German. Specifically designed for language learners, each story introduces practical vocabulary, real-life dialogue and interesting plots to make your language journey both effective and relaxing. German Through Stories is perfect for self-study, as a supplement to classes or for in-classroom usage. ■ Entertaining stories: Written for grown-ups who enjoy a good story, each plot is unique to keep you engaged while improving your level of German. ■ Right level: Designed to include words, idioms, and grammar at the right level, to make it ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate learners. ■ Vocabulary lists: Key words and idioms are highlighted, translated, and repeated throughout the book to grow your skills without becoming overwhelmed. ■ Summaries: Brief recaps to help you understand each story before or after reading it. ■ Exercises and answers : Test yourself with true/false questions after a story to check your understanding. ■ Open-ended questions: Story-themed questions that can spark a conversation or be answered through writing. Book 2 has eight fresh new stories in the same format as book 1. They are realistic, contemporary and ranging from drama to thriller and from romance to adventure. Language : German (vocabulary list and introduction in English) Genre : Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Romance, Crime Level : Learners at A2/B1 A sample from one of the stories: "... Die Räume im Museum waren wunderschön. Alle trugen elegante Kleidung und genossen gutes Essen und französischen Wein. Aber an diesem Abend hatte eine Gruppe von Dieben andere Pläne. Sie hatten wochenlang geübt. Jeder Dieb hatte eine eigene Spezialität. Sie waren bereit, das berühmte Gemälde zu stehlen ..."