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Harry Potter und der Gefangene von Azkaban

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Preface: I am not a native German speaker and I read the book in English before reading it in German.

While reading a book about flubberworms and magic potions is difficult from the standpoint of new vocabulary, it is so exciting and satisfying when you realize that you are enjoying the story and not just the struggle to understand a foreign language. This is definitely a good way to maintain or add to a good, but not perfect facility with German as a second language.

I originally read this book in English, which is my native language and loved it. I later read the book in German to try and improve my language skills, and I got so caught up in the story, I forgot how difficult it was to read a novel in a foreign language! The plot is enchanting and the fantastic characters made the book a really enjoyable read. People, young and old, will fall in love with Harry all over again when they read about the dilemmas he encounters in his 3rd year at Hogwarts. For native German speakers, alle die Deutsche Kinde and foreign language students like myself, Harry Potter und der Gefange von Azkaban will be a favourite!

I first purchased Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen and fell in love with it. The first chapter book I read in English as a child was Sorcerer's Stone and the first chapter book I read in German was der Stein der Weisen. I went on to purchase the next one and finally this one. I hope to buy the rest of the books (or maybe someone will get them for me for Christmas!(Hint hint to anyone who knows me lol)

Anywho, the translation seems to be very accurate unlike the Spanish translation that I had read before. It's fun and easy to understand, a great way to practice your German. I love to show the books to my friends, who find German fascinating since they only had Spanish in their high schools.

I recommend this book (and series, really) to anyone who wishes to practice their German (especially if like me, you have no native German speakers for friends).

A great read for an experienced German speaker who is looking to improve. Einfach toll!

I first read the English version because I was visiting England. Then when I got back to Germany, I read the German versions. I loved both of them, but you really have to read the English versions for any other language to make sense.

I read this book twice in English before I decided I should read it in other languages. It was so easy because I pretty much knew every word they where saying in English and German is not my foreign language (Spanish is) but I still learned LOTS of vocabulary it was fun learning some words and sentences in another language.

I liked the Book. It was practicly the same In german as it was in english. the only problem Is That germans dont have all the words we do so it lost some Of its Fabulous Detail That we know J.K writes with. Its a good book but read it in english first.