Learning German Through Storytelling: Targarax
By André Klein
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This is the sequel to Shanima, and the conclusion of the Aschkalon trilogy, the interactive fantasy adventure for German learners:
The evil prince Katano has withdrawn to the secret realm of shadows, from where he plans to unleash an army of unspeakable terror onto the world. Only you can confront him. But will you withstand the temptation of dark forces yourself?
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Dies ist die Fortsetzung von Shanima und der letzte Teil der Aschkalon Trilogie, das interaktive Abenteuer für Deutschlerner.
Der finstere Prinz Katano hat sich in ein geheimes Schattenreich zurückgezogen, von wo aus er plant, eine Armee des unsaglich Bösen zu auf die Welt loszulassen. Nur du kannst ihm entgegentreten. Aber wirst du selbst der Versuchung der dunklen Kräfte widerstehen?
André Klein
André Klein was born in Germany, grew up in Sweden and Thailand and currently lives in Israel. He has been teaching languages for more than 15 years and is the author of various short stories, picture books and non-fiction works in English and German.
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Learning German Through Storytelling - André Klein
Introduction
This is the sequel to Shanima, and the conclusion of the Aschkalon trilogy, the interactive fantasy adventure for German learners.
The evil prince Katano has withdrawn to the secret realm of shadows, from where he plans to unleash an army of unspeakable terror onto the world. Only you can confront him. But will you withstand the temptation of dark forces yourself?
This interactive adventure ebook for German learners puts the reader at the heart of the action. Boost your grammar by engaging in sword fights, improve your conversation skills by interacting with interesting people and enhance your vocabulary while exploring forests and dungeons.
Why brood over grammar sheets and lifeless workbooks when you can be entertained and learn German along the way?
How To Read This Book
IMPORTANT: This book is not a regular book. Instead of reading page after page, from the left to the right, you are going to jump between scenes based on the choices you make. Here’s how it works:
I. Flip & Choose
Keep turning the pages forward like in any other book until you see this icon at the bottom of the page: . This separation mark means that you have reached the end of a scene and need to make a choice by clicking/tapping one of the action links above the separation mark. When you have reached the end of a scene but can’t see the choices, turn the page backwards.
II. Sword Fights
When you see a sword symbol , you are in a battle situation. You fight by answering a language related question. When you answer correctly, you move on to the next scene. When you answer wrongly, you die.
III. Reincarnation & Repetition
If you die, as indicated by the skull icon , you can use the „von vorne beginnen" link to start all over again or use your ereading device’s back button to jump to the previous scene and try again. Note: Repetition is the best way to retain new words and expressions, but using your back button makes for a more enjoyable experience. For devices that don’t have have a physical back button, you can usually find one on-screen.
IV. Don’t Get Lost In The Wildnerness
In certain parts of this book you’ll have to navigate through mazes by selecting your path based on the four cardinal directions N, O, S, W (in German, we say „Ost instead of „East
).
To avoid going in circles, you can either sketch out your own map as you read throught the story or consult the maps attached to the end of this book. Available maps are marked in the text with a push pin icon . You can also download these maps and print them out by typing the following URL in your web-browser: learnoutlive.com/targarax-maps
Comments on Language
The language people speak in this fantasy kingdom is optimized to be both authentic and easily understandable for modern learners. Archaic words and expressions are marked [arch] in the dictionary. Names of fantasy locations, gods and people are italicized.
In dealing with difficult or unknown words there are two options. Either you can use the mini-vocabulary appended to each scene or consult your ereading device’s built-in dictionary if available. If you need help with installing a dictionary, there are some instructions at learnoutlive.com/help.
Erster Teil: Die Schattenwelt
Du stehst in einer Wüste aus schwarzem Sand. Der Himmel ist purpurfarben und wolkenlos. Es ist schrecklich heiß, aber du siehst keine Sonne. Der Sand brennt unter deinen Füßen. Weit entfernt am Horizont erkennst du die Umrisse eines Gebirges.
in Richtung des Gebirges gehen
die Umgebung untersuchen
in die Wüste rufen
Wüste: desert, purpurfarben: purple (colored), wolkenlos: cloudless, brennen: to burn, weit entfernt: far away, erkennen: to perceive, Umrisse: outlines, Gebirge: mountain range, Umgebung: surrounding
Du legst die Hände an den Mund und rufst: „Hallo? Kann mich jemand hören?"
Die Stille der Wüste scheint deine Worte zu verspotten. Nach einer Weile hörst du ein tiefes Grollen aus der Richtung des Horizonts. Ein Gewitter? Du wartest. Nichts passiert.
in Richtung des Gebirges gehen
die Umgebung untersuchen
die Hände an den Mund legen: to cup one’s hands around one’s mouth, rufen: to call, verspotten: to ridicule, Grollen: rumble, Gewitter: thunderstorm, passieren: to happen
Du setzt einen Fuß vor den anderen. Deine Kehle ist trocken. Der schwarze Sand brennt unter deinen Sohlen. Du gehst, bis deine Füße schmerzen und dein Kopf brummt. Nach einer Weile bleibst du stehen. Der Horizont scheint noch immer so weit entfernt wie zuvor.
zurückgehen
weitergehen
Kehle: throat, Sohlen: soles, dein Kopf brummt: your head is thumping, stehenbleiben: to stand still, wie zuvor: as before
Du gehst weiter und weiter, bis du nicht mehr gehen kannst. Dann bleibst du stehen. Deine Knie knicken ein und du fällst in den schwarzen Sand.
von vorne beginnen
Knie: knee, einknicken: to buckle
Der schwarze Sand erstreckt sich bis zum Horizont. Du sieht keine Pflanzen, keine Tiere, nicht einmal Steine. An einigen Stellen bildet der Sand kleine Hügel. Du läufst um einen Hügel herum. Da bemerkst du ein Glitzern. Du bückst dich und fegst den Sand beiseite. Eine silberne Münze kommt zum Vorschein.
die Münze aufnehmen
etwas anderes versuchen
sich erstrecken: to extend, nicht einmal: