Fairy tales
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This collection features Wilhelm Hauff's beloved fairy tales, known for their imaginative plots and memorable characters. Stories like "The Little Muck" and "The Cold Heart" transport readers to enchanted lands filled with adventure, magic, and moral lessons. Hauff masterfully weaves together elements of fantasy and folklore, creating tales that have captivated audiences for generations. These stories often explore themes of kindness, greed, and the consequences of one's choices. Wilhelm Hauff's clear and engaging storytelling style, combined with relatively straightforward vocabulary, makes these fairy tales an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate English learners.
Learn English with Fairy tales
- Suits learners around level B2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 6,158 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- 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 Fairy tales in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of Fairy tales 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 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.
