Old Ballads

Name: Old Ballads
Author: Various

For learners

Can I read Old Ballads in English as a learner?

Yes — read Old Ballads by Various in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C2
Length: 48 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Step into a world of heartfelt melodies and timeless tales where lasses and lads dance by the Maypole, lovers confess their secret yearnings, and the sweet strains of ballads echo through the seasons. Experience the rich tapestry of emotions woven through these cherished old ballads.

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How do I read Old Ballads?

You can read the sample chapter free, with no account. To read the full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.

Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as Various wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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