Moods, Louisa May Alcott

Moods

Louisa May Alcott

Level
B2
Genre
Novels
Words
86,003
Chapters
9
First published
1864
Reading time
about 10 hours
Translation
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English books for B2 level (upper intermediate) · Novels in English for learners, with translation

Moods follows Sylvia Yule, a passionate and impulsive young woman who marries the wrong man after a misunderstanding. The novel explores her inner conflict between duty and desire, and her struggle to find true happiness. Alcott's prose is clear and direct, with strong character development and emotional depth. Its moderate length and accessible language make it a good choice for intermediate English learners.

Learn English with Moods

  • 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.
  • 8,313 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 Moods 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?

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Is Moods available in Russian?

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Is Moods available in Spanish?

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Is Moods available in Brazilian Portuguese?

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Is Moods available in Japanese?

Yes. On Booklern the English text of Moods is shown with its Japanese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Japanese whenever you need to.

Is Moods available in Chinese?

Yes. On Booklern the English text of Moods is shown with its Chinese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Chinese whenever you need to.

Is Moods available in Turkish?

Yes. On Booklern the English text of Moods is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.

Is Moods available in Arabic?

Yes. On Booklern the English text of Moods 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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