Told by the Colonel

Name: Told by the Colonel
Author: W. L. Alden

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Can I read Told by the Colonel in English as a learner?

Yes — read Told by the Colonel by W. L. Alden 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: 14 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a Paris hotel, a grizzled American invites intrigue by ordering an owl, sparking a tale about a remarkably loquacious parrot who masters English against all odds, revealing sharp humor and unexpected insights on language and society.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as W. L. Alden 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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