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B2 for English-speaking learners
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Imagine reading “Around the World in 80 Days” in German – and understanding every page

“Around the World in 80 Days” (in German: “Reise um die Erde in 80 Tagen”, orig. Around the World in Eighty Day) by Jules Verne – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the B2 (upper intermediate) level. You don't need to know every word. You 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 fastidious Phileas Fogg bets his fortune he can circumnavigate the world in eighty days, launching a frantic journey with his valet, Passepartout.
  • Their journey is complicated by delays, cultural obstacles, and Detective Fix's relentless pursuit, who wrongly suspects Fogg of bank robbery.
  • Fogg ultimately triumphs, winning his wager and discovering love, transforming his solitary existence.

Why does it work better than apps and textbooks?

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

  • 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, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the B2 level – 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 whenever 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.

Matched 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 the B2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is a graded reader for level B2. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is right for you.

Customer Reviews

5.0
(19 reviews)
Wendy 2025-12-02

Plot continuity keeps me opening the next chapter - curiosity, not guilt.

Ursula 2025-12-10

At B2 I want language depth, not “harder stories.” This goes deeper in form.

Edward 2025-12-26

My check: I can explain what happened in a unit without looking. Usually yes now.

Xavier 2026-01-01

Self-study: wrong answers point to a specific stretch of text, not vague “study more.”

Zach 2026-01-08

Paraphrase tasks finally feel worth doing - they test real comprehension.

Pages304
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788384560983
ISBN (Paperback)9788384560990
Published2026-04-21

About German (the language of this book)

Where German is spoken

German is an official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Belgium (in part), and is spoken by communities across Europe and worldwide.

How many people speak it

German has roughly 80–100 million native speakers and well over 100 million people who use it regularly as a second or foreign language, chiefly in Europe.

Grammar and structure

German is known for its three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), four cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive), and verb-second (V2) word order in main clauses. Compound nouns are frequent; separable verbs and modal verbs are core topics for learners at intermediate levels.

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Ranked by average customer rating and number of reviews on our site. Every title below is a Pentecost graded reader: a simplified story at CEFR level with learning supports built in.

  1. The game is afoot! A baffling mystery unfolds on Baker Street, demanding your sharpest wit. You'll absorb sophisticated German vocabulary and complex B2 structures naturally, without ever feeling like you're studying. A margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  2. Imagine a world where tea parties are always mad, cats grin impossibly, and queens scream "Off with their heads!" Dive into Alice's bizarre German adventure and effortlessly absorb B2 vocabulary and grammar, building fluency that truly sticks.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  3. Mroczne sekrety wiktoriańskiego Londynu czekają na rozwikłanie, a Ty możesz być świadkiem genialnych dedukcji Sherlocka Holmesa. Pochłaniaj niemiecki na poziomie B2, budując słownictwo i płynność bez wysiłku, zanurzony w intrygującą fabułę. Słowniczek na marginesie pozwoli Ci nie przerywać lektury.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  4. Zegar tyka, a świat czeka! Czy Phileas Fogg zdoła okrążyć glob w 80 dni, ścigany przez detektywa i walcząc z każdą sekundą? Pochłaniaj niemiecki na poziomie B2, śledząc jego przygody i bez wysiłku budując słownictwo, które zostanie z Tobą na zawsze.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises