Augsburg Saga – German Reader

Learn German through story, history, and clear A1-level language - all in one complete beginner's edition.Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – A1 German Reader (A1 Omnibus) brings together the full A1.1–A1.5 sequence into one immersive volume of over 107,000 words (more than 500 pages in paperback). Written for adult learners and returning students, this edition combines simple German text with a continuous historical narrative that makes reading natural, intuitive, and enjoyable.Set in and around the ancient city of Augsburg, the five novellas follow one family across several centuries - from the last days of Roman rule to the dawn of early modern life. Each story is told in carefully graded A1 German, designed to build confidence through repetition, gentle pacing, and meaningful context.What this A1 Omnibus includes• Five complete A1 novellas (A1.1–A1.5) in one continuous volume• English introductions to each novella (context, setting, and historical background)• German-only main texts, written exclusively at A1 level• Clear chapter structure with summaries, questions, and full-sentence answers• Simple vocabulary supported by naturally repeated patterns• Historical everyday scenes that make new words easier to understand and rememberWhy this method worksMany German readers present learners with short, isolated stories that stand alone and never build into something larger. While helpful for quick practice, these ad hoc texts do not create long-term immersion or emotional continuity.The Augsburg Saga takes a different approach. This Omnibus is the first volume in a multi-level narrative series that follows the Hartwig family from A1.1 all the way to C1. Because the same characters and settings accompany the learner across many levels, vocabulary becomes easier through repetition, familiarity, and genuine emotional engagement. You begin to care about this family - and you learn German almost without noticing.All stories are written by a German native speaker from Munich with personal ties to Augsburg - a city he knows and loves. This regional authenticity gives each novella a strong sense of place and cultural realism.Inside the novellas, grammar appears naturally through meaningful situations: family conversations, daily work, small dangers, quiet moments, and the rhythms of everyday medieval life. This sustained narrative makes German feel intuitive, memorable, and motivating - even for complete beginners.Who this book is for• Absolute beginners starting at A1.1• Learners returning to German after a long break• Self-study readers who want natural, context-rich language• Teachers seeking structured, chapter-based reading material• Fans of history who enjoy simple but atmospheric storytellingA gateway to a much larger journeyThis A1 Omnibus is the opening chapter of a 1600-year saga that continues across many books and CEFR levels. Each volume introduces new eras, new challenges, and new language structures - always through clear, accessible German.Start your journey into the Augsburg Saga today - and learn German the natural way, through stories you'll remember.

Learn German through immersive storytelling, lived history, and clear A2-level language - all in one continuous volume.Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – A2 German Reader (A2 Omnibus) brings together the complete A2.1–A2.5 sequence into a single reading experience of more than 124,000 words (print edition approx. 505 pages). Written for adult learners and returning students, this collection expands the world of the Hartwig family across 150 years of changing German history - always in carefully graded A2 German designed to build confidence naturally and sustainably.Set in Augsburg and its surrounding region, these five novellas follow new generations of the Hartwig family through wars, cold years, political unrest, love and quiet acts of everyday resilience. While the historical backdrop becomes broader and more complex, the language remains accessible: familiar vocabulary, gentle pacing, meaningful repetition, and longer A2-style sentences that guide learners into the next stage of reading fluency. What this A2 Omnibus includes• Five complete A2 novellas (A2.1–A2.5) in one continuous volume• English introductions before each novella (setting, historical background, cultural notes)• German-only main texts written strictly at the A2 level• Clear chapter structure with summaries, comprehension questions, and full-sentence answers• Natural vocabulary recycling across all five stories• Calm, historically grounded scenes that support intuitive language acquisition• A continuous family narrative that reinforces memory through emotional connection Why this method worksMost German readers for A2 learners offer short, unrelated stories with abrupt changes in setting and vocabulary. While useful for quick exercises, they rarely create long-term immersion or give learners a reason to keep reading.The Augsburg Saga takes a different approach.This Omnibus continues a multi-level narrative that accompanies the learner from A1.1 all the way to C1. Because the same family, locations, habits, conflicts, and relationships reappear across many centuries, vocabulary becomes easier through repetition and familiarity. You begin to recognize names, gestures, fears, hopes - and German becomes something you experience rather than memorize.Each novella is written by a German native speaker with personal ties to Augsburg, giving the stories a strong sense of cultural authenticity: real markets, regional customs, believable daily work, and intimate details of life in southern Germany from 1703 to 1848.Inside the stories, grammar unfolds naturally through meaningful situations: letters sent across uncertain borders, a priest confronting a fraudster, families preparing for hard winters, young people navigating the hopes of 1848, and ordinary citizens reacting to rumors of Napoleon's return. This narrative approach makes grammar intuitive, memorable, and emotionally grounded. Who this book is for• Learners progressing from A1 or restarting German after a break• Self-study readers who enjoy structured, immersive storytelling• Teachers seeking reliable chapter-based material for A2 courses• Fans of history who appreciate calm, atmospheric narratives• Students preparing for B1 who want strong reading stamina A gateway to the next chapterThe A2 Omnibus is the second stage in a 1600-year family saga that continues through B1, B2, and beyond. Each level introduces new historical eras, cultural shifts, and language structures - always through clear, accessible German rooted in daily life.Begin the next part of your German journey - and experience the Augsburg Saga at a deeper level.