Nineteen eighty-four
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In the totalitarian superstate of Oceania, Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth, altering historical records to fit the Party's narrative. Disillusioned with the oppressive regime led by Big Brother, Winston begins a secret rebellion, seeking truth and freedom in a world where independent thought is a crime. His forbidden affair and search for a resistance movement put him on a collision course with the omnipresent Party. Orwell's clear, direct prose and accessible themes make this dystopian novel a powerful tool for intermediate learners to practice comprehension and political vocabulary.
Learn English with Nineteen eighty-four
- Suits learners around level B2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 9,663 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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The text is estimated at level B2. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
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