A simple next step
- Choose a short real text, not a whole novel.
- Check the level and simplify if it is too dense.
- Read for meaning first.
- Save only useful unknown words.
- Speak about the paragraph in your own words.
Guide
After Duolingo: Read and Speak With Real Text
After Duolingo, the next useful step is usually real input with support. Pick a short German paragraph, look up only the blockers, then say a summary or opinion out loud so recognition becomes production.
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