Complete original text
The big town
by Ring Lardner
For learners
Can I read The big town in English as a learner?
Yes — read The big town by Ring Lardner in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- B2
- Length
- 7 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A man and his wife, newly wealthy from an unexpected inheritance, move from a small Midwestern town to bustling New York City with hopes of finding a husband for his sister-in-law. Their adventures in the big city reveal the humorous and unpredictable side of chasing dreams.
What's inside
Contents
7 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
The reading experience
Every book comes with the tools
Tap to translate
Touch any word or phrase to see it in your language, instantly, without leaving the page.
Save & practise
Keep the words you want. They become flashcards built from your own reading.
Audio narration
Listen to clear, natural narration and read along to train your ear.
Progress tracking
Pick up exactly where you left off, on any device, and watch your streak grow.
Questions
About reading The big town
Keep going
More for B2 learners
