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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Portuguese at level B1 with dictionary

by Arthur Conan Doyle, simplified by Catherine Thief

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Imagine reading “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” in Portuguese – and understanding every page

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” (in Portuguese: “As Aventuras de Sherlock Holmes”, orig. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) by Arthur Conan Doyle – is a complete, engaging story specially adapted for the B1 (intermediate) 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?

  • Introduces the eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson.
  • They confront a myriad of baffling cases from their Baker Street flat, showcasing human cunning and desperation.
  • Holmes uses unparalleled observation and deductive reasoning to solve cases, often outwitting Scotland Yard and exposing Victorian society's darkest secrets.

Why does this 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) adapted to the B1 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.

Tailored to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book was 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.

About the simplifier

Catherine Thief

Catherine Thief is a language educator and curriculum specialist focused on Portuguese 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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Pages290
Chapters12
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (Paperback)9788368847765
ISBN (E-Book)9788368847772
Published2026-03-22

About Portuguese (the language of this book)

Where Portuguese is spoken

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and several other countries. Brazilian and European Portuguese differ in vocabulary, pronunciation, and some grammar; learners usually choose one variety to focus on.

How many people speak it

Portuguese has roughly 250 million native speakers—most in Brazil—and about 260–280 million users worldwide including Portugal and Lusophone Africa.

Grammar and structure

Portuguese has two genders and a similar Romance inflection system to Spanish, with distinctive nasal vowels and personal infinitives (unique among major Romance languages). Verb paradigms and subjunctive use are central; European and Brazilian norms differ in pronoun placement and second-person forms.

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  1. Wiktoriański Londyn skrywa mroczne sekrety. Czy zdołasz rozwikłać je u boku Sherlocka Holmesa? Zanurz się w intrygującą fabułę i bez wysiłku wchłaniaj portugalski, budując słownictwo, które naprawdę zapamiętasz. Słowniczek na marginesie pozwoli Ci czytać bez przerw.

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