Dracula
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English books for B1 level (intermediate) · Horror in English for learners, with translation
The novel unfolds through a series of journal entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, chronicling the mysterious events surrounding Count Dracula's arrival in England. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker visits Dracula's castle in Transylvania and becomes the first victim of the ancient vampire's sinister plans. Back in England, a series of unexplained deaths and strange occurrences hint at a dark, ancient evil at work, slowly revealing the Count's terrifying presence. Stoker's epistolary style, composed of varied narrative voices and descriptive passages, offers a rich linguistic experience for English learners.
Learn English with Dracula
- Suits learners around level B1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- Who it suits: a full-length book at B1, for readers who have finished a short classic and want a longer story with the translation as a safety net.
- 9,558 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.
How it works
- Open the book: no installation, it reads in the browser on any device.
- Read a sentence in English. Its translation sits right under it, so you never lose the thread.
- Tap a word for its meaning and save it; listen to the chapter read aloud.
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Questions about this book
Can I read Dracula in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of Dracula open without an account, with the translation, audio and dictionary included. A free account unlocks the rest of the book.
How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level B1. 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 Dracula available in Russian?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Dracula is shown with its Russian translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Russian whenever you need to.
Is Dracula available in Spanish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Dracula is shown with its Spanish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Spanish whenever you need to.
Is Dracula available in Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Dracula is shown with its Brazilian Portuguese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Brazilian Portuguese whenever you need to.
Is Dracula available in Japanese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Dracula is shown with its Japanese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Japanese whenever you need to.
Is Dracula available in Chinese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Dracula is shown with its Chinese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Chinese whenever you need to.
Is Dracula available in Turkish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Dracula is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.
Is Dracula available in Arabic?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Dracula is shown with its Arabic translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Arabic whenever you need to.
Can I download Dracula as a PDF or EPUB?
Not from Booklern: the book is read online, in the browser, with nothing to download or install. Your place in the book is saved to your account.
