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5.0 (7 reviews)
A1 for English-speaking learners
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Imagine reading “Around the World in 80 Days” in Swedish – and understanding every page

“Around the World in 80 Days” (in Swedish: “Jorden runt på 80 dagar”, orig. “Around the World in Eighty Day”) by Jules Verne – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for A1 (beginner) 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 just read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, makes an audacious wager to circumnavigate the world in eighty days.
  • He embarks on a meticulously planned global journey with his new valet, pursued by a detective who suspects him of bank robbery.
  • Their adventure is fraught with perils, delays, cultural obstacles, and they even rescue an Indian princess.

Why does it work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% grounded in scientific research on 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.
  • Consolidate what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the A1 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 A1 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at A1 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which graded reader is right for you.

Customer Reviews

5.0
(7 reviews)
Cathy 2025-12-14

I like the chapter length.

Nina 2026-01-03

The exercises check the Swedish text.

Bruce2 2026-01-17

Good first graded reader in Swedish.

Dana2 2026-01-30

I finished one chapter in Swedish. I was happy.

mark_t2 2026-04-04

Swedish words come back later.

Pages212
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788368879841
ISBN (Paperback)9788368879858
Published2026-04-15

About Swedish (the language of this book)

Where Swedish is spoken

Swedish is an official language of Sweden and Finland (alongside Finnish) and is mutually intelligible to varying degrees with Norwegian and Danish.

How many people speak it

Swedish has about 10–13 million native speakers, mainly in Sweden and Finland (as a co-official language alongside Finnish).

Grammar and structure

Swedish has two genders (common and neuter), en/ett articles, and V2 order in main clauses. Verbs do not conjugate for person in the present; the pitch accent distinguishes some word pairs. Word compounding is productive.

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