Learn German through story, history, and calm A1-level language - with immediate English support when you need it.
New Paths, New People is the second book in the Augsburg Saga.
It is written in clear, carefully graded A1 German and presented in an interlinear German-English format, sentence by sentence.
Each German sentence is followed directly by its English translation.
The English is not word-for-word and not polished literary prose. It stays close to the German in meaning and structure and serves purely as a reading aid - allowing you to continue reading without constant dictionary use.
🏛️ A story of growth and renewal around AD 800
The story takes place in Augsburg around the time of Charlemagne.
The Roman Empire is long gone, but its traces remain: old walls, broken roads, Latin words, and quiet memories.
A new world is forming.
You follow the Hartwig family as:
- craftsmen arrive in the city
- old Roman roads are repaired
- a small chapel is built near the ancient walls
- travelers, workers, and strangers pass through
- a young outsider slowly finds work and belonging
The focus is on everyday life: work, cooperation, trust, and small moments of quiet humor.
The tone remains calm, human, and adult - while the language stays fully accessible at A1 level.
📖 What this A1.2 reader includes
- One complete A1.2 story (self-contained)
- Interlinear German-English format (sentence by sentence)
- Short English historical foreword
- Clear chapter structure
- Chapter summaries
- Simple questions and answers for comprehension
- Carefully controlled A1 vocabulary with natural repetition
👥 Who this book is for
- Beginners at A1 / A1.2 level
- Adult learners who want real reading practice
- Self-study learners avoiding grammar-heavy textbooks
- Teachers looking for structured beginner material
- Readers interested in early medieval history and daily life
📚 Part of a larger series
This book can be read on its own.
It is also part of the Augsburg Saga, a long historical reading series that follows the same family from A1 through C1, across many centuries.
For longer reading stretches and better value, A1 Omnibus editions are available:
- German-English interlinear A1 Omnibus
- German-only A1 Omnibus
These combine all A1 books in one volume and are more affordable than purchasing the single books individually.
Continue with the next story - and let your German grow naturally through reading.
