Around the World in Eighty Days
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English books for B2 level (upper intermediate) · Adventure in English for learners, with translation
Phileas Fogg, a meticulous English gentleman, wagers that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. Accompanied by his loyal servant Passepartout, he embarks on a thrilling race against time, facing obstacles and adventures across continents. Verne's classic is a fast-paced adventure with vivid settings and engaging dialogue, making it a great choice for learners.
Why it suits B2 readers
A race against time. Simple structure, clear language and a lot of travel vocabulary. English books for B2 level (upper intermediate) →
Learn English with Around the World in Eighty Days
- Suits learners around level B2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- Who it suits: a long, demanding classic (B2), for confident readers, or for B1 to B2 readers with the translation on.
- 6,862 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- Translation into Russian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish or Arabic, aligned to every sentence, shown under the text or beside it.
- Read-aloud audio for every chapter, with the current sentence highlighted as it is read.
- Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.
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Questions about this book
Can I read Around the World in Eighty Days in English for free?
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How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level B2. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
Is there audio?
Yes. Each chapter can be read aloud by a natural-sounding voice while the current sentence is highlighted.
Is Around the World in Eighty Days available in Russian?
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Is Around the World in Eighty Days available in Spanish?
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Is Around the World in Eighty Days available in Brazilian Portuguese?
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Is Around the World in Eighty Days available in Japanese?
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Is Around the World in Eighty Days available in Chinese?
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Is Around the World in Eighty Days available in Turkish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Around the World in Eighty Days is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.
Is Around the World in Eighty Days available in Arabic?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Around the World in Eighty Days is shown with its Arabic translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Arabic whenever you need to.
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