10 great books for beginners in English
Reading books in the original is one of the best ways to train understanding and perception of the English language.
But the beginning student is not yet able to understand the many facets of the language in complex works. If a person who learns a language is only 3 months old, is given a Shakespeare volume in his hands, he will be disappointed in his abilities once and for all.
Although in truth, not all Englishmen and Americans who have English is their native language can understand the beauty of metaphors, comparisons and subtext.
Starting your acquaintance with English-language literature is better from simpler books with elementary vocabulary and simple grammar. We have collected for you a collection of interesting books that even a novice with an elementary level of knowledge will understand without any problems.
Take and read!
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain An
exciting story about childhood, friendship and pranks, which is included in the school curriculum of more than 40 countries of the world.
Despite the fact that the book is written for children, it will be nice to read and adult. The vocabulary of the work is quite simple and clear - it is designed for very young readers, so the story can and should be read even by those who began to learn English just a few months ago.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Excellent pirate story, which read boys of primary and secondary school age. Will the protagonist find the treasure of Captain Flint himself and will he be able to preserve friendship in the face of great wealth? Read and learn.
The book is widely used nautical terms - they will have to look in the dictionary. But in general, the grammar and vocabulary of the narrative is quite simple and understandable.
We especially recommend the book to men who want to feel the spirit of adventure from childhood again.
Alice in wonderland
Alice in Wonderland by
Lewis Carroll
On the one hand, this is a children's colorful book that takes the reader to the world of fairy tales and fantasies. But if you take it from the point of view of an adult, the dialogues and events will receive new meanings and amaze with their depth.
Phrases are filled with ambiguities and play on words, but at the same time they remain quite understandable for perception even for beginners in the English language. Looking for similar ambiguities in character dialogues is a special pleasure. But be prepared that some phrases will have to look in the dictionary.
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
The story of a man who lived 28 years on a desert island. A story about survival, difficulties and loneliness. The book has a lot of reflections, descriptions of the environment and the actions of the main character, so the vocabulary is quite accessible.
The action in the book often revolves around simple things - for example, how Robinson is making a table or caring for sprouted grain. Therefore, the product is mandatory for reading to those who begin to learn English.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by
JK Rowling
The first book in the Harry Potter series is a story about children's friendship and courage in the face of danger and responsibility.
We recommend starting with the first part of the series, because it is written in simpler English. In the subsequent Harry Potter books, the language “matures”, becomes deeper and more multifaceted, the childlike spontaneity disappears in it and the emotional experiences of the characters appear.
The original book is written by British English, but there is an adapted version for the American reader (Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone). Choose the one that is more suitable for your curriculum - and forward to the world of magic.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
Classic English detective with unsurpassed detective Sherlock Holmes in the lead role. This is a must-have for every lover of the genre.
The mystery of the old manor, the raid of mysticism and the brilliant deductive method of Mr. Holmes - this book has everything to captivate you for a long time.
The book is written in classic British language, but at the same time it is quite simple for perception. Of course, there are moments in which you will need a dictionary - they mainly concern the artsy manner of speech of secondary characters. But overall this is a great book for language training and learning classic British English.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
This is one of the most cited works on the space theme. A fascinating book that tells about the life of the last living member of the race of earthlings. And of course, in it you will know the answer to the main question about life, the universe and all that.
In this series of books there is a large number of technical vocabulary, so you first have to arm yourself with a dictionary. But because of the simplicity of grammatical constructions, the book is read very easily.
Humor is a completely separate part of the book. Already only because of him it is worth reading in the original.
Dracula
Dracula
Bram Stoker The
classic vampire romance in the Gothic style, which received dozens of screen versions and millions of fans. This book is the ancestor of the genre.
The book is written in English of the XIX century, so at first it will be difficult to perceive it - there are archaisms and outdated phrases. But if you master the first 50 pages and get used to the style of presentation, reading will be much easier. Be mentally prepared, that at first you will have to use a dictionary quite often, but to be honest - it's worth it.
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
John Ascot The
moving story of a mentally handicapped person who can change the fate of others. Most people know her by the same film, in which the lead role played by Tom Hanks. But in the book, the character of the characters is revealed even more deeply.
The language is very simple to understand, because the book is written on behalf of the Forest itself. At the same time, deep philosophical thoughts lie behind the ostentatious simplicity.
We highly recommend reading - regardless of the level of your English.
1984
1984
George Orwell
Legendary dystopia, in which one of the possible options for the development of states on earth. One of the most absurd options, which for some reason has a lot in common with the existing system.
This is a book about the worst manifestations of power and forbidden free-thinking. The vocabulary is available here, but the structure of the sentences may cause difficulties for beginners. On the other hand, you will see a variety of grammatical constructions in “live sound”.
If the complexity and deep meaning of the work do not frighten you, then this book is a must-read.
In fact, there are a huge number of books in English that can be mastered even by a student with knowledge of the elementary level. This selection is quite subjective, but it contains classics from various genres of literature, which are well perceived and even incredibly interesting.
Read, enjoy and improve your English with pleasure!
Do not forget to reinforce the reading conversational practice!
Leave a request for a free introductory lesson on Skype until 12/31/18 and receive when you first pay with the promotional code goodhabr2 +2 lessons as a gift.
And if you prefer to learn the language yourself, try our online course; follow the link - 2 months of subscribing to all courses for free.
But the beginning student is not yet able to understand the many facets of the language in complex works. If a person who learns a language is only 3 months old, is given a Shakespeare volume in his hands, he will be disappointed in his abilities once and for all.
Although in truth, not all Englishmen and Americans who have English is their native language can understand the beauty of metaphors, comparisons and subtext.
Starting your acquaintance with English-language literature is better from simpler books with elementary vocabulary and simple grammar. We have collected for you a collection of interesting books that even a novice with an elementary level of knowledge will understand without any problems.
Take and read!
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain An
exciting story about childhood, friendship and pranks, which is included in the school curriculum of more than 40 countries of the world.
Despite the fact that the book is written for children, it will be nice to read and adult. The vocabulary of the work is quite simple and clear - it is designed for very young readers, so the story can and should be read even by those who began to learn English just a few months ago.
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Excellent pirate story, which read boys of primary and secondary school age. Will the protagonist find the treasure of Captain Flint himself and will he be able to preserve friendship in the face of great wealth? Read and learn.
The book is widely used nautical terms - they will have to look in the dictionary. But in general, the grammar and vocabulary of the narrative is quite simple and understandable.
We especially recommend the book to men who want to feel the spirit of adventure from childhood again.
Alice in wonderland
lewis carroll
Alice in Wonderland by
Lewis Carroll
On the one hand, this is a children's colorful book that takes the reader to the world of fairy tales and fantasies. But if you take it from the point of view of an adult, the dialogues and events will receive new meanings and amaze with their depth.
Phrases are filled with ambiguities and play on words, but at the same time they remain quite understandable for perception even for beginners in the English language. Looking for similar ambiguities in character dialogues is a special pleasure. But be prepared that some phrases will have to look in the dictionary.
Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
The story of a man who lived 28 years on a desert island. A story about survival, difficulties and loneliness. The book has a lot of reflections, descriptions of the environment and the actions of the main character, so the vocabulary is quite accessible.
The action in the book often revolves around simple things - for example, how Robinson is making a table or caring for sprouted grain. Therefore, the product is mandatory for reading to those who begin to learn English.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Joanne Rowling
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by
JK Rowling
The first book in the Harry Potter series is a story about children's friendship and courage in the face of danger and responsibility.
We recommend starting with the first part of the series, because it is written in simpler English. In the subsequent Harry Potter books, the language “matures”, becomes deeper and more multifaceted, the childlike spontaneity disappears in it and the emotional experiences of the characters appear.
The original book is written by British English, but there is an adapted version for the American reader (Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone). Choose the one that is more suitable for your curriculum - and forward to the world of magic.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
Classic English detective with unsurpassed detective Sherlock Holmes in the lead role. This is a must-have for every lover of the genre.
The mystery of the old manor, the raid of mysticism and the brilliant deductive method of Mr. Holmes - this book has everything to captivate you for a long time.
The book is written in classic British language, but at the same time it is quite simple for perception. Of course, there are moments in which you will need a dictionary - they mainly concern the artsy manner of speech of secondary characters. But overall this is a great book for language training and learning classic British English.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
This is one of the most cited works on the space theme. A fascinating book that tells about the life of the last living member of the race of earthlings. And of course, in it you will know the answer to the main question about life, the universe and all that.
In this series of books there is a large number of technical vocabulary, so you first have to arm yourself with a dictionary. But because of the simplicity of grammatical constructions, the book is read very easily.
Humor is a completely separate part of the book. Already only because of him it is worth reading in the original.
Dracula
bram stoker
Dracula
Bram Stoker The
classic vampire romance in the Gothic style, which received dozens of screen versions and millions of fans. This book is the ancestor of the genre.
The book is written in English of the XIX century, so at first it will be difficult to perceive it - there are archaisms and outdated phrases. But if you master the first 50 pages and get used to the style of presentation, reading will be much easier. Be mentally prepared, that at first you will have to use a dictionary quite often, but to be honest - it's worth it.
Forrest Gump
John Escott
Forrest Gump
John Ascot The
moving story of a mentally handicapped person who can change the fate of others. Most people know her by the same film, in which the lead role played by Tom Hanks. But in the book, the character of the characters is revealed even more deeply.
The language is very simple to understand, because the book is written on behalf of the Forest itself. At the same time, deep philosophical thoughts lie behind the ostentatious simplicity.
We highly recommend reading - regardless of the level of your English.
1984
George Orwell
1984
George Orwell
Legendary dystopia, in which one of the possible options for the development of states on earth. One of the most absurd options, which for some reason has a lot in common with the existing system.
This is a book about the worst manifestations of power and forbidden free-thinking. The vocabulary is available here, but the structure of the sentences may cause difficulties for beginners. On the other hand, you will see a variety of grammatical constructions in “live sound”.
If the complexity and deep meaning of the work do not frighten you, then this book is a must-read.
In fact, there are a huge number of books in English that can be mastered even by a student with knowledge of the elementary level. This selection is quite subjective, but it contains classics from various genres of literature, which are well perceived and even incredibly interesting.
Read, enjoy and improve your English with pleasure!
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Do not forget to reinforce the reading conversational practice!
Leave a request for a free introductory lesson on Skype until 12/31/18 and receive when you first pay with the promotional code goodhabr2 +2 lessons as a gift.
And if you prefer to learn the language yourself, try our online course; follow the link - 2 months of subscribing to all courses for free.