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Read Classic Literature in English
Learn English by reading the books worth reading. Every book is the complete text, labelled A2 to C2 — tap any word for an instant translation, hear natural audio narration, and save the vocabulary you meet as you go. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
HistoricalThe Ancient Banner: Or, Brief Sketches of Persons and Scenes in the Early History of FriendsExplore vivid portraits and moments from the early days of the Friends, tracing their enduring spirit through stirring historical sketches that illuminate faith, community, and res…
HistoricalSoldiers of the lightStep into poignant moments of history through evocative poems that illuminate the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of those who fought in America’s defining battles.
HistoricalRookie rhymes, by the men of the 1st and 2nd provisional training regiments, Plattsburg, New YorkExperience the raw emotions and camaraderie of military training through spirited poems and songs that capture the hopes, hardships, and humor of rookie soldiers preparing for war…
HistoricalHow Rifleman Brown Came to ValhallaAmid the turmoil of war, a rifleman’s journey unfolds, blending courage and fate as he confronts the battlefield’s brutal reality.
HistoricalFrederick the Great and His Family: A Historical NovelIn the quiet solitude of Sans-Souci, a once joyful king faces melancholy and memories of lost love amid the weight of duty.
Why it works
Why read classics to learn English
Graded by real CEFR level
Every book is labelled B1, B2 or C1 so you can pick something that stretches you without overwhelming you.
Tap any word to translate
Touch a word or phrase to see it in your language instantly — no dictionary, no leaving the page.
Audio narration & pronunciation
Listen to clear, natural narration and read along to train your ear as well as your eye.
Vocabulary from your own reading
Save the words you meet; they become flashcards built from the books you actually read.
Questions
Learning English by reading
Reading exposes you to real grammar, vocabulary and phrasing in context — far more memorably than word lists. With instant translation and audio on every page, you stay in the story instead of stalling on unknown words, which is what builds fluency.
Choose a book one notch above where you feel comfortable: B1 if you read everyday English, B2 if you can follow longer articles, C1 for literary prose. You can always tap words you don’t know — a little stretch is exactly how you level up.
Sample chapters are free to read with no account. To read a full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — you start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.
Not for sample chapters — they open with no signup. To read a whole book you start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio, which keeps your vocabulary and place across devices.