Books recommended for beginners in English
- marti1806
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Books recommended for beginners in English
I’m new here, wanted to start with some advice on a good English book. I have read a lot in my native language so far, but I want to combine business with pleasure and improve my language skills. I like dramas and action books, but I can start with any kind. I am interested in simple language and an interesting plot. which books can you recommend for beginners like me?
Thank you for any advice and responses!
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English is my second language too, so I totally get what you want to do.
Depending on your level, you may want to start with books for younger people such as teens or even pre-teens (depending on how confident you are) since they are usually written in a simpler way.
If you are into Sci-fi, you could check out the illuminae files trilogy by amie kaufman. If you prefer historical fiction, Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein is amazing. And of course, the obvious, Harry Potter is always a great ressource (with evolving level throughout the serie) if you like fantasy reads.
Hope that helps.
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Years ago, my English teacher redommended me to read English books to improve my language skills. I started with Harry Potter and even though it was really hard the first few pages (my English was very poor back then), it quickly became better and I learned a lot from those books. The language is simple enough, specially once you learn the HP specific vocabulary.
I can also recommend reading books that you´ve already read in your language. It´s easier to follow the story and the vocabulary when you know what it should be about.
In terms of drama and action, I can recommend Millenium Series from Stieg Larsson (translated version to English). I´ve read it in English and I remember it being pretty easy and also great, full of mystery and action.
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I would recommend books by Pam Muñoz Ryan, especially Esperanza Rising or Echo; they both are middle-grade historical fiction. I read them when I first learned started to read for pleasure in English.
If you are into dystopia, I would suggest The Giver quartet by Lois Lowry.
Harry Potter is another obvious choice.
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I hope this helps, and I wish you all the best!
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1. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
2. The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham.
3. Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom.
For Young Adult classics try any books by Judy Blume and S.E. Hinton (who started writing The Outsiders when she was only fifteen).
Enjoy - leave a note if you end up liking any of these.