Science Fiction
Read Science Fiction Classics in English
6 science fiction 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 science fiction classics to read in English as a learner?
The best science fiction classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court and A Honeymoon in Space. 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 |
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| The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | 10 | C1–C2 |
| A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court | 44 | C1–C2 |
| A Honeymoon in Space | 20 | B2–C2 |
| Frankenstein | 28 | B2–C2 |
| Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea | 46 | B2–C2 |
| The Green Mouse | 16 | B2–C2 |
Level C1–C2MysteryThe strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeA reserved lawyer investigates a sinister door linked to a chilling tale of a ruthless man trampling a child in a quiet London street, unveiling dark secrets lurking beneath the ci…
Level C1–C2Science FictionA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtThe classic science-fiction novel by Mark Twain.
Level B2–C2Science FictionA Honeymoon in SpaceThe classic science-fiction novel by George Chetwynd Griffith.
Level B2–C2HorrorFrankensteinA young scientist builds a living being from death — and abandons what he makes.
Level B2–C2Science FictionTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaCaptain Nemo's submarine Nautilus carries its captives across the world's oceans.
Level B2–C2RomanceThe Green MouseThe classic romance novel by Robert W.