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“Wait… a man as a secretary?” – A2 German Reading That Surprises!

“Wait… a man as a secretary?” – A2 German Reading That Surprises!

Learning German at A2 level can sometimes feel a bit… repetitive. But not with this Lesen Teil 1 gem from the Goethe A2 exam!

You’ll meet Joachim Sanders, a guy who doesn’t care about old stereotypes. He loves languages, enjoys office work, and – plot twist – he works as a secretary, a job many still think is “just for women.” His coworkers? Some support him, some think it’s weird. But Joachim? He even wins a secretarial competition – as the only man!

Why do we love this text?

✔ Real-life situation
✔ Easy A2 grammar
✔ Strong message: Do what you love. Forget the labels.

Ready to read it, understand it, and ace your A2 reading?

📄 Click here to download the PDF and full breakdown:
German A2 Exam Prep-1

Let us know what you think – could you do Joachim’s job?