Just Around the Corner: Romance en casserole
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Just Around the Corner: Romance en casserole is a novel by Fannie Hurst that weaves together the lives of several characters in a bustling city. The story explores themes of love, ambition, and social class through interconnected narratives. Hurst's vivid prose and realistic dialogue capture the spirit of the 1930s. The novel's varied characters and situations provide rich material for learners to encounter different registers of English, from colloquial to formal.
Learn English with Just Around the Corner: Romance en casserole
- Suits learners around level A2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 8,720 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.
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- 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 Just Around the Corner: Romance en casserole in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of Just Around the Corner: Romance en casserole 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 A2. 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.
