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9 classics books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best classics classics to read in English as a learner?
The best classics classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Émile Zola, Novelist and Reformer: An Account of His Life & Work, Æschylos Tragedies and Fragments and Âmona; The Child; And The Beast; And Others: From "The Strange Adventure of James Shervinton, and Other Stories" - 1902. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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| Title | Chapters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters | 9 | A2 |
| Nevada; or, The Lost Mine, A Drama in Three Acts | 5 | A2 |
| Latin for Beginners | 12 | A2 |
| Ever Heard This? Over Three Hundred Good Stories | 312 | A2 |
| Beautiful but poor | 46 | A2 |
| As We Are and As We May Be | 13 | A2 |
| A Child's Garden of Verses | 65 | A2 |
| Fifty Famous Stories Retold | 50 | A2 |
| The Aesop for Children | 144 | A2 |
Level A2ClassicsThe Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and LettersDive into a treasure trove of sharp wit and satirical essays that explore everything from politics and society to personal letters and spirited interviews, all delivered with a hum…
Level A2ClassicsNevada; or, The Lost Mine, A Drama in Three ActsIn the rugged landscape of Nevada, the search for a lost mine sparks tension and drama among a cast of characters entangled in ambition and mystery.
Level A2ClassicsLatin for BeginnersMaster the fundamentals of Latin pronunciation, grammar, and syntax through clear lessons and engaging dialogues that bring ancient Roman stories to life, preparing you for deeper…
Level A2ClassicsEver Heard This? Over Three Hundred Good StoriesDive into a vibrant collection of witty, charming, and thought-provoking tales that capture life's quirks and wisdom through memorable characters and unexpected moments.
Level A2ClassicsBeautiful but poorIn a world where beauty meets hardship, a young woman navigates love, family secrets, and unexpected challenges that test her resolve and shape her destiny.
Level A2ClassicsAs We Are and As We May BeExplore the hopes and challenges of working women and society through a philanthropist's insightful essays that advocate for progress, culture, and personal service to humanity in…
Level A2PoetryA Child's Garden of VersesStevenson's beloved collection of short, musical poems about childhood — swings, shadows, ships, and bedtime.
Level A2Children'sFifty Famous Stories RetoldFifty short, famous stories from history and legend — King Alfred and the cakes, the sword of Damocles, and more — retold in plain English for young and new readers.
Level A2Children'sThe Aesop for ChildrenMore than a hundred of Aesop's fables retold for children, each a few sentences long and ending in a clear moral.