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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 FictionA Martian OdysseyStranded alone on the desolate Martian plains after a crash, chemist Jarvis embarks on a perilous trek across an alien world filled with strange landscapes and unknown dangers.
Level B2Science FictionA Journey to the Centre of the EarthAn eccentric professor and his curious nephew embark on a daring expedition beneath the Earth’s surface, uncovering mysterious tunnels, ancient creatures, and hidden wonders in a q…
Level B2Science FictionA Journey into the Interior of the EarthA daring expedition ventures beneath Iceland’s volcanic craters to unravel the mysteries hidden deep within the Earth’s interior, blending scientific inquiry with thrilling adventu…
Level C1Science FictionA Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the FutureExplorers harness a mysterious force to journey from Earth to Jupiter, eager to uncover the secrets of its vast landscapes, strange climates, and possible inhabitants.
Level B2Science FictionA Husband for My WifeTwo lifelong rivals, bound by friendship and bitter competition, find their tangled pasts resurfacing around Vera, the woman they both love.
Level C1Science FictionA Crystal AgeAfter a mysterious fall, a botanist awakens in a strange, transformed world where nature and humanity have evolved in unexpected ways.
Level B2Science FictionA Columbus of SpaceAn eccentric inventor unlocks a secret power that could revolutionize humanity, yet chooses to use it for an extraordinary and mysterious cosmic adventure.
Level B2Science FictionA Bad Town for SpacemenIn a future where space explorers face suspicion and hostility on Earth, a lone spaceman navigates a cold, unwelcoming city that once celebrated them.
Level B2Mystery4-1/2B, ErosIn a corrupt Venusian colony, space-trader Hank Karns confronts a rigged trial that condemns his friend to brutal imprisonment and seizes his ship.
Level C1Science Fiction30 Strange StoriesA solitary orchid enthusiast acquires mysterious plants from distant lands, hoping to discover a rare new species.
Level B2Science Fiction$1,000 a PlateOn Mars, a prestigious Observatory battles costly ruined photographic plates caused by nearby casino fireworks.
Level B1Science Fiction"Hey Ma, Where's Willie?"When Willie vanishes during harvest amid strange lights and eerie sounds, his family grapples with his peculiar nature and unsettling disappearances—hinting at mysteries beyond the…
Level B2Mystery"And That's How It Was, Officer"When gangsters vanish mysteriously in Morton City, Homer Nicholas recounts a whirlwind of events involving his eccentric uncle, a secret serum, and an unlikely wedding that may hol…
Level C1Science FictionA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtThe classic science-fiction novel by Mark Twain.
Level B2Science FictionA Honeymoon in SpaceThe classic science-fiction novel by George Chetwynd Griffith.
Level B2AdventureAround the World in Eighty DaysPhileas Fogg wagers his fortune on circling the globe in just eighty days.
Level B2HorrorFrankensteinA young scientist builds a living being from death — and abandons what he makes.
Level B2Science FictionThuvia, maid of MarsThe classic science-fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Level B2Science FictionTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaCaptain Nemo's submarine Nautilus carries its captives across the world's oceans.
Level B2RomanceThe Green MouseThe classic romance novel by Robert W.
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.
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