Science Fiction
Read Science Fiction Classics in English
7 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 Zero Data, Zeritsky's Law and Zarlah the Martian. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Paradise | 1 | B1 |
| Under the Ocean to the South Pole; Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder | 34 | B1 |
| Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung | 2 | B1 |
| Through Space to Mars; Or, the Longest Journey on Record | 30 | B1 |
| The Wizard of the Sea; Or, A Trip Under the Ocean | 27 | B1 |
| The Frightful Ones | 1 | B1 |
| "Hey Ma, Where's Willie?" | 1 | B1 |
Level B1Science FictionWelcome to ParadiseA welder’s routine fix turns extraordinary when an accidental spark propels him to a mysterious outpost called Lunette, where he navigates secrets, soldiers, and the unknown perils…
Level B1Science FictionUnder the Ocean to the South Pole; Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine WonderA brilliant professor and two adventurous boys prepare to test a revolutionary submarine capable of exploring the ocean's depths.
Level B1Science FictionTom Swift and the Electronic HydrolungAs a Jupiter probe missile hurtles back to Earth, young inventor Tom Swift Jr.
Level B1Science FictionThrough Space to Mars; Or, the Longest Journey on RecordTwo adventurous students at a chemical college experiment with a mysterious new gas lighter and more powerful than hydrogen, risking explosive results in their quest for discovery.
Level B1Science FictionThe Wizard of the Sea; Or, A Trip Under the OceanTwo mischievous friends set off to Nautical Hall, a boarding school by the sea, where summer ship voyages and daring adventures await.
Level B1Science FictionThe Frightful OnesA young boy faces his deepest fears when alien invaders land near his town, forcing him to confront strange, insect-like beings in a desperate bid to protect his family and communi…
Level B1Science Fiction"Hey Ma, Where's Willie?"When Willie vanishes during harvest amid strange lights and eerie sounds, his family grapples with his peculiar nature and unsettling disappearances—hinting at mysteries beyond the…