Progressive German Reader is a beginner‑friendly reading book that pairs carefully chosen German selections with notes and a vocabulary to support real reading from day one.

Designed to be used alongside Ollendorff’s German Grammar, this edition introduces learners to modern and classic German writing through gradually longer and more challenging pieces, while keeping explanations close at hand on each page. The result is a practical, engaging path from simple phrases to fuller passages, with context to build confidence and comprehension.

• Short, progressively challenging passages that develop reading fluency


• On‑page notes and explanations to illuminate grammar and idiom


• A vocabulary set tailored to the book’s selections, including irregulars and common expressions


• Clear alignment with the accompanying grammar for quick reference

Ideal for students starting German, or self‑learners who want to apply grammar knowledge to real texts while building a lasting reading habit. It’s suited for classroom use as well as independent study.

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.

The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

Our books are made to order. After purchase your chosen title will be specially printed. Due to the individual nature of the process, please allow 3-4 business days for printing before we can dispatch.