Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
Level A2 / Pre-intermediate
Read this famous gothic story in easy English.
Easy to read. Easy to follow. Perfect for A2 learners.
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What do readers think?
“A classic political novel through the activities of farm animals. Scary but true.“
Attila, Learner
“This is a fantastic adventure and the English level is perfect! You also get a dictionary at the back so you can check meanings.“
Attila, Learner
“Bellissimo libro. Perfetto per livello B1. Appassionante ed intrigante! Ottimo anche da leggere in spiaggia.“
Cristina, Learner
What is the story about?
Has Victor made the biggest mistake of his life?
Victor Frankenstein wants to learn the secrets of life. After years of hard work, he makes a living creature. But when the creature opens its eyes, Victor is afraid and runs away.
The creature is unhappy and alone. He wants love but people are scared of him and are not kind to him. He becomes angry and starts doing terrible things.
Book information
Headwords
1 000 headwords
Wordcount
9 000 words
Dictionary
Definitions of difficult words at the back
Characters
A list of characters at the front
Exercises
Free comprehension & vocabulary exercises, & British culture notes
ISBN
978-1914600227
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A graded reader is a book that has been adapted for learners of a foreign language, using simplified vocabulary, sentence structure and grammar. It’s designed to make reading easier while still offering the enjoyment of a full story. The difficulty level is adjusted to match different stages of language proficiency, giving them exactly the right level of challenge to progress without becoming discouraged.
This version has simplified language and it is shorter. This makes it easier for English learners. It uses strictly controlled vocabulary, shorter sentences and grammar at exactly the right level, while keeping the essence of the original story.
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You can just read it and enjoy it. You will improve your English in all areas without realising – it’s like magic. Reading extensively will expand your vocabulary and your understanding of grammar. It will also improve your comprehension and fluency. And, perhaps most importantly, it will increase your confidence! All this happens without extra studying – you will learn without any effort, just by reading an exciting story!
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Absolutely! The book is designed to be accessible for independent learners, with helpful notes and exercises to guide you.
Definitely! This book is perfect for classrooms, with its simplified language and activities to support learning. I’ve written a guide for teachers – click here and go to page 10.
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