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Around the World in 80 Days in Chinese at level A2 with dictionary

by Jules Verne, simplified by Pauline Bird

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Imagine reading “Around the World in 80 Days” in Chinese – and understanding every page

“Around the World in 80 Days” (in Chinese: “環遊世界八十天”, orig. Around the World in Eighty Day) by Jules Verne – this graded reader is a complete, engaging story specially adapted to A2 (elementary) level. You don't need to know every word. You'll understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You simply read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • The impeccably precise Phileas Fogg makes an audacious wager to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days.
  • Accompanied by his new valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a breakneck journey across continents and oceans.
  • Their progress is hampered by delays and the persistent pursuit of Detective Fix, who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% based on scientific research into language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy learning.

  • Read without interruption: Translations of the most difficult words are found in the margin of each page – you don't have to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Reinforce what you've read: After each chapter, exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) adapted to A2 level await – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your way to work, in line, or wherever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Tailored to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to A2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at A2 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is for you.

About the simplifier

Pauline Bird

Pauline Bird is a language educator and curriculum specialist focused on Chinese for independent learners. She has taught in schools and online, and comes from a bilingual family that mixes travel stories with grammar questions at the dinner table. When she is not adapting literature for graded readers, she hikes with her children and collects phrasebooks from every trip.

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PagesN/A
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788384561188
ISBN (Paperback)9788384561195
Published2026-04-22

About Chinese (the language of this book)

Where Chinese is spoken

Chinese (Mandarin, Putonghua) is the official language of mainland China and Taiwan and one of the official languages of Singapore. Written Chinese is shared across varieties; spoken forms differ regionally.

How many people speak it

Mandarin has well over 900 million native speakers; all Chinese varieties together reach roughly 1.2–1.3 billion first-language speakers.

Grammar and structure

Mandarin grammar is largely analytic: no inflection for tense or gender on verbs; aspect and time are expressed with particles and context. Word order is strict SVO; measure words (classifiers) accompany numerals and demonstratives. Tones (four in standard Mandarin plus neutral) distinguish lexical meaning.