The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
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In Victorian London, two friends lead double lives to escape social obligations. Jack pretends to have a brother named Ernest, while Algernon invents an invalid friend. Their deceptions unravel when they fall in love. This comedy is famous for its sharp wit and clever dialogue, excellent for learning English humor.
Learn English with The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
- Suits learners around level A2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 2,593 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 The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People 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.
