Science Fiction
Read Science Fiction Classics in English
596 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Martian Odyssey | 1 | B2 |
| A Journey to the Centre of the Earth | 45 | B2 |
| A Journey into the Interior of the Earth | 48 | B2 |
| A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future | 39 | C1 |
| A Husband for My Wife | 1 | B2 |
| A Crystal Age | 21 | C1 |
| A Columbus of Space | 23 | B2 |
| A Bad Town for Spacemen | 1 | B2 |
| 4-1/2B, Eros | 1 | B2 |
| 30 Strange Stories | 31 | C1 |
| $1,000 a Plate | 1 | B2 |
| "Hey Ma, Where's Willie?" | 1 | B1 |
| "And That's How It Was, Officer" | 1 | B2 |
| A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court | 44 | C1 |
| A Honeymoon in Space | 20 | B2 |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 37 | B2 |
| Frankenstein | 28 | B2 |
| Thuvia, maid of Mars | 14 | B2 |
| Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea | 46 | B2 |
| The Green Mouse | 16 | B2 |
Level B2Science FictionA Martian OdysseyStranded alone on the desolate Martian plains after a crash, chemist Jarvis embarks on a perilous trek across an alien world filled with strange landscapes and unknown dangers.
Level B2Science FictionA Journey to the Centre of the EarthAn eccentric professor and his curious nephew embark on a daring expedition beneath the Earth’s surface, uncovering mysterious tunnels, ancient creatures, and hidden wonders in a q…
Level B2Science FictionA Journey into the Interior of the EarthA daring expedition ventures beneath Iceland’s volcanic craters to unravel the mysteries hidden deep within the Earth’s interior, blending scientific inquiry with thrilling adventu…
Level C1Science FictionA Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the FutureExplorers harness a mysterious force to journey from Earth to Jupiter, eager to uncover the secrets of its vast landscapes, strange climates, and possible inhabitants.
Level B2Science FictionA Husband for My WifeTwo lifelong rivals, bound by friendship and bitter competition, find their tangled pasts resurfacing around Vera, the woman they both love.
Level C1Science FictionA Crystal AgeAfter a mysterious fall, a botanist awakens in a strange, transformed world where nature and humanity have evolved in unexpected ways.
Level B2Science FictionA Columbus of SpaceAn eccentric inventor unlocks a secret power that could revolutionize humanity, yet chooses to use it for an extraordinary and mysterious cosmic adventure.
Level B2Science FictionA Bad Town for SpacemenIn a future where space explorers face suspicion and hostility on Earth, a lone spaceman navigates a cold, unwelcoming city that once celebrated them.
Level B2Mystery4-1/2B, ErosIn a corrupt Venusian colony, space-trader Hank Karns confronts a rigged trial that condemns his friend to brutal imprisonment and seizes his ship.
Level C1Science Fiction30 Strange StoriesA solitary orchid enthusiast acquires mysterious plants from distant lands, hoping to discover a rare new species.
Level B2Science Fiction$1,000 a PlateOn Mars, a prestigious Observatory battles costly ruined photographic plates caused by nearby casino fireworks.
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…
Level B2Mystery"And That's How It Was, Officer"When gangsters vanish mysteriously in Morton City, Homer Nicholas recounts a whirlwind of events involving his eccentric uncle, a secret serum, and an unlikely wedding that may hol…
Level C1Science FictionA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtThe classic science-fiction novel by Mark Twain.
Level B2Science FictionA Honeymoon in SpaceThe classic science-fiction novel by George Chetwynd Griffith.
Level B2AdventureAround the World in Eighty DaysPhileas Fogg wagers his fortune on circling the globe in just eighty days.
Level B2HorrorFrankensteinA young scientist builds a living being from death — and abandons what he makes.
Level B2Science FictionThuvia, maid of MarsThe classic science-fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Level B2Science FictionTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaCaptain Nemo's submarine Nautilus carries its captives across the world's oceans.
Level B2RomanceThe Green MouseThe classic romance novel by Robert W.