Authentic news, prepared for your level

Österreich Spiegel

The newspaper for German lessons

Österreich Spiegel

Österreich Spiegel is the newspaper for everyone who wants to learn German and keep an eye on current events in Austria. It contains authentic articles from the Austrian media landscape with suitable exercises for different levels.

  • Authentic articles from different Austrian media
  • Audio reports on exciting topics such as the economy, education, culture, integration and coexistence, society or sport
  • A supplement with various language exercises (including solutions)
  • One main topic each, which is dealt with in depth
  • Special texts for beginners and young readers

Levels supported

A1A2B1B2C1C2

Exams supported

ÖSD A1–C2ÖIF exams

Here you can receive the 100th issue of Österreich Spiegel for free.

Österreich Spiegel: Trial articles and exercises

Österreich Spiegel: Trial articles and exercises

Under the following links, you can download some articles and exercises from previous issues of Österreich Spiegel free of charge.

Audio transcription – Österreich Spiegel 93

Audio transcription – Österreich Spiegel 94

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