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B1 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 the B1 (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?

  • Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, makes an audacious wager to circumnavigate the world in eighty days.
  • Accompanied by his new valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a thrilling global journey, pursued by Detective Fix.
  • They encounter perilous delays, cultural obstacles, and rescue an Indian princess, Aouda, along the way.

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.
  • Reinforce what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the B1 level – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your commute, 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 B1 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at the B1 level. 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
(5 reviews)
Alex 2025-12-15

Good structure. Read then practice.

Paula2 2026-01-25

I read longer without a dictionary. Nice progress.

uma_k2 2026-03-15

I need less help than on A2.

xander_co 2026-04-24

Less help in Swedish than on A2.

Sam 2026-05-10

The glossary at the end helps a lot.

Pages270
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788368879889
ISBN (Paperback)9788368879896
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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