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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.
Level B2Science FictionMan MadeA veteran astronaut with prosthetic limbs shares his extraordinary life spanning centuries, exploring distant planets and confronting the challenges of advanced synthetic body part…
Level B2PhilosophyLay Morals, and Other PapersExplore profound reflections on courage, compassion, and humanity as a traveler confronts the harsh realities of leprosy in remote islands, challenging societal fears and embracing…
Level B2PhilosophyHereticsExplore a provocative critique of modern society’s shifting values, where being “heretical” means clarity and courage, and “orthodoxy” implies error.
Level B2PhilosophyGod's Country: The Trail to HappinessAlone in a remote wilderness cabin, a man reflects on humanity’s restless search for spiritual truth amid a world torn by doubt and division, as he prepares to share his personal d…
Level B2PhilosophyEvery-day heroismA young boy battles a day filled with setbacks and frustration, learning from his mother that true heroism lies in conquering inner struggles and mastering self-control amidst life…
Level B2PhilosophyBorn AgainA man reflects on an act of selfless kindness witnessed on a Detroit street, inspiring a life story filled with travel, conflict, and a quest for truth beyond conventional beliefs.
Level B2PhilosophyAllegories of LifeIn a quiet valley, a set of church bells grows restless, yearning for change and new purpose beyond their familiar chimes—while a dying boy longs to hear their Christmas music one…
Level B2PhilosophyAdventures in FriendshipA chance encounter with a friendly stranger sparks a reflective journey into the true meaning of fellowship and belonging beyond secret societies.
Level B2PhilosophyA little philosophy of lifeExplore timeless reflections on life’s fleeting nature, the wisdom found in love, and the lessons shaped by adversity, all woven through the tender bond between generations discove…
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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.