The Snow Queen
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Gerda's best friend, Kai, is struck by shards from a magical mirror, which twists his perception of the world, making everything beautiful seem ugly and vice versa. He is then abducted by the Snow Queen to her icy palace. Gerda, heartbroken but determined, embarks on a long and perilous journey to find and rescue Kai. This fairy tale's descriptive prose and varied characters provide excellent practice for intermediate English readers.
Learn English with The Snow Queen
- Suits learners around level B2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 1,871 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 Snow Queen in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of The Snow Queen 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.
