Spanish Graded Readers

Read Spanish with a dictionary beside the text and vocabulary exercises.

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40 books
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40 books

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Orgullo y prejuicio in Spanish at level B2 with dictionary

B2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Jane Austen 5.0(6)

Could you ever fall for the man you swore to despise? Immerse yourself in this timeless romance, building your B2 Spanish vocabulary and comprehension effortlessly. A margin dictionary ensures you never break your reading flow....

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Mujercitas in Spanish at level B2 with dictionary

B2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Louisa May Alcott 5.0(9)

Will spirited Jo ever find her voice, or will society's expectations silence her dreams forever? Immerse yourself in rich Spanish dialogue, building your B2 vocabulary and comprehension naturally, without a textbook. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

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Mujercitas in Spanish at level A2 with dictionary

A2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Louisa May Alcott 5.0(15)

Feel the warmth of family, the sting of loss, and the thrill of first love through the eyes of four unforgettable sisters. As you follow their journey, you'll naturally absorb essential Spanish vocabulary and grammar, building comprehension effortlessly. A built-in margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

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Alicia en el país de las maravillas in Spanish at level B2 with dictionary

B2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Lewis Carroll 5.0(11)

You're falling, falling, into a world where logic bends and a queen screams "Off with their heads!" Absorb hundreds of B2 Spanish words and phrases naturally, building vocabulary that sticks as you navigate Wonderland's absurdities. A margin dictionary keeps your reading flow unbroken....

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Alicia en el país de las maravillas in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Lewis Carroll 5.0(6)

Tumble down the rabbit hole into a world where logic is a myth and a queen screams 'Off with their heads!' Master intermediate Spanish vocabulary and grammar, effortlessly absorbing the language through Alice's bizarre adventures. Contextual notes clarify tricky phrases, keeping you immersed in the story....

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Alicia en el país de las maravillas in Spanish at level A2 with dictionary

A2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Lewis Carroll 5.0(9)

What if your Spanish journey began with a frantic White Rabbit and a tea party that never ends? Master A2 Spanish naturally, absorbing essential grammar and vocabulary as you get lost in Alice's bizarre adventure. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

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Alicia en el país de las maravillas in Spanish at level A1 with dictionary

A1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Lewis Carroll 5.0(8)

Imagine tumbling down a rabbit hole into a world where logic bends and cats grin. Absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words and phrases effortlessly as you follow Alice's journey. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

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La vuelta al mundo en 80 días in Spanish at level B2 with dictionary

B2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Jules Verne 5.0(7)

Imagine betting your entire fortune on a frantic dash across continents, pursued by a relentless detective convinced you're a thief. Absorb B2 Spanish naturally, building vocabulary and grammar effortlessly as you're swept into this global race. A built-in margin dictionary keeps you immersed without interruption....

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La vuelta al mundo en 80 días in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Jules Verne 5.0(5)

A gentleman's wager, a global dash, and a detective hot on your trail. Absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words effortlessly as you follow Fogg's thrilling journey. A margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

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La vuelta al mundo en 80 días in Spanish at level A2 with dictionary

A2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Jules Verne 5.0(7)

A fortune hangs in the balance, a relentless detective is on your trail, and the world rushes by. Can you circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days? Absorb essential Spanish vocabulary and grammar naturally, building confidence with every page. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

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La vuelta al mundo en 80 días in Spanish at level A1 with dictionary

A1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Jules Verne 5.0(9)

A daring wager, a global chase, and a detective convinced you're a thief – can you outrun them all? Absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words and phrases effortlessly as you get lost in this thrilling adventure. Carefully adapted for beginners, every page builds your confidence....

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Orgullo y prejuicio in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Jane Austen 5.0(12)

Her heart pounded with indignation, convinced he was the proudest, most arrogant man she’d ever met. Master B1 Spanish vocabulary and grammar, effortlessly, as you witness a timeless romance unfold. Contextual notes clarify tricky phrases, keeping you immersed in the drama....

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Orgullo y prejuicio in Spanish at level A2 with dictionary

A2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Jane Austen 5.0(4)

She thought him arrogant, he found her impertinent. But what if first impressions hide a deeper truth? Absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words and phrases effortlessly as you get lost in this timeless romance....

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Orgullo y prejuicio in Spanish at level A1 with dictionary

A1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Jane Austen 5.0(7)

Her heart burned with prejudice, his with pride. Can love ever bloom between two such stubborn souls? Absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words and phrases, effortlessly building vocabulary as their timeless story unfolds. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

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Mujercitas in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Louisa May Alcott 5.0(6)

Feel the yearning for freedom, the sting of first love, and the quiet sorrow of loss through the eyes of four unforgettable sisters. Immerse yourself in their world and absorb B1 Spanish naturally, building vocabulary and confidence effortlessly. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

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Mujercitas in Spanish at level A1 with dictionary

A1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Louisa May Alcott 5.0(11)

Step into a bustling home where four sisters navigate love, loss, and ambition during a time of war. Absorb Spanish naturally as you follow their unforgettable journey, building vocabulary that sticks effortlessly. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

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Ana de la Tejas Verdes in Spanish at level B2 with dictionary

B2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Lucy Maud Montgomery 5.0(8)

She arrived by mistake, a whirlwind of red hair and wild imagination, ready to turn a quiet life upside down. Absorb B2 Spanish naturally as you follow Anne's unforgettable journey, building vocabulary that truly sticks. A margin dictionary means you'll never break your reading flow....

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Ana de la Tejas Verdes in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Lucy Maud Montgomery 5.0(14)

Imagine being sent to a new home, only to find they wanted a boy. Can Anne's fiery spirit and vivid imagination win over a skeptical family? Absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words and phrases naturally, building vocabulary that sticks as you get lost in Anne's world. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

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Ana de la Tejas Verdes in Spanish at level A2 with dictionary

A2 Spanish Glossary: English

by Lucy Maud Montgomery 5.0(7)

Her hair turned green, her temper flared, but Anne's heart always yearned for belonging. You'll absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words and phrases, building vocabulary that sticks as you get lost in Anne's unforgettable story....

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Ana de la Tejas Verdes in Spanish at level A1 with dictionary

A1 Spanish Glossary: English

by Lucy Maud Montgomery 5.0(5)

What happens when a spirited orphan, dreaming of beauty, accidentally dyes her hair green? Absorb essential Spanish vocabulary and grammar naturally, lost in Anne's unforgettable world. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

Learn Spanish Through Extensive Reading

Extensive reading is one of the most effective ways to build vocabulary and improve fluency. Our Spanish graded readers apply the comprehensible input principle: you read stories written just above your current CEFR level, picking up new words naturally from context. Every page features a glossary beside the text so you never break your reading flow to look up a word. After each chapter, comprehension and vocabulary exercises reinforce what you've read, and QR codes link directly to online flashcards and matching games for spaced repetition practice. From A1 beginner to C2 proficiency, every Spanish book is available as an ebook or paperback — choose the format that fits your learning style.

About Spanish

Where Spanish is spoken

Spanish (Castilian) is an official language in Spain and is spoken throughout Latin America. It is also an official language of Equatorial Guinea and is widely studied as a second language in the United States, Brazil, and Western Europe.

How many people speak it

About 500 million people speak Spanish as a first language; counts of all users including second-language speakers are often placed near 600 million.

Grammar and structure

Spanish is a mostly synthetic Romance language: verbs carry rich endings for person, tense, and mood; nouns and adjectives agree in gender (masculine/feminine) and number. Word order is flexible compared with English, with subject pronouns often omitted because the verb ending identifies the subject. Learners focus on ser vs. estar, the subjunctive, and object pronoun placement.

Best-rated Spanish graded readers

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. Wyobraź sobie, że trafiasz do nowego domu, gdzie nikt cię nie oczekiwał, a twoja bujna wyobraźnia wywraca wszystko do góry nogami. Pochłaniaj hiszpański naturalnie, budując słownictwo, które zostaje w pamięci – bez wysiłku. Słowniczek na marginesie sprawi, że nigdy nie przerwiesz lektury.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  2. Wiktoriański Londyn drży w posadach, gdy mroczne sekrety wychodzą na jaw, a niewinni stają w obliczu śmiertelnego zagrożenia. Śledź Holmesa, a hiszpański B1 wchłoniesz naturalnie, budując słownictwo, które zostanie z Tobą na zawsze. Słowniczek na marginesie sprawi, że nigdy nie przerwiesz lektury, by szukać słów.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  3. 3. Młode kobietki (5.0 ★, 20)

    Jak cztery siostry odnajdą swoje miejsce w świecie, gdy wojna i bieda wystawiają ich na próbę? Zanurz się w ich historii i bez wysiłku wchłaniaj hiszpański, budując słownictwo, które zostanie z Tobą na zawsze.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  4. 4. Młode kobietki (5.0 ★, 18)

    Wyobraź sobie cztery siostry, każda z innym marzeniem, walczące o swoje miejsce w świecie, podczas gdy wojna szaleje. Zanurz się w ich wzruszającej historii i bez wysiłku wchłaniaj setki hiszpańskich słów, budując słownictwo, które zostaje na zawsze. Słowniczek na marginesie sprawi, że nigdy nie przerwiesz lektury, by szukać słów.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  5. 5. Ania z Zielonego Wzgórza (5.0 ★, 18)

    Co się stanie, gdy zamiast chłopca, na Zielone Wzgórze trafi rudowłosa dziewczynka z bujną wyobraźnią? Zanurz się w jej świecie i bez wysiłku wchłaniaj hiszpański, budując słownictwo, które zostanie z Tobą na zawsze. Ucz się hiszpańskiego A1, śledząc losy Ani, bez nudnych ćwiczeń i z pasją.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  6. 6. Duma i Uprzedzenie (5.0 ★, 16)

    Gdy duma zderza się z uprzedzeniem, a serce walczy z rozumem, czy miłość ma szansę? Pochłaniaj hiszpański naturalnie, śledząc losy Elizabeth i Darcy'ego, i buduj słownictwo, które zostaje w pamięci. Słowniczek na marginesie sprawi, że nigdy nie przerwiesz lektury.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  7. 7. Little Women (5.0 ★, 15)

    Feel the warmth of family, the sting of loss, and the thrill of first love through the eyes of four unforgettable sisters. As you follow their journey, you'll naturally absorb essential Spanish vocabulary and grammar, building comprehension effortlessly. A built-in margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  8. 8. Ania z Zielonego Wzgórza (5.0 ★, 15)

    Co się stanie, gdy zamiast chłopca, na Zielone Wzgórze trafi rudowłosa marzycielka, która wywróci ich świat do góry nogami? Odkryj hiszpański naturalnie, budując słownictwo, które zostanie z Tobą na zawsze, dzięki wciągającej historii Ani. Słowniczek na marginesie sprawi, że nigdy nie przerwiesz lektury.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  9. 9. Anne of Green Gables (5.0 ★, 14)

    Imagine being sent to a new home, only to find they wanted a boy. Can Anne's fiery spirit and vivid imagination win over a skeptical family? Absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words and phrases naturally, building vocabulary that sticks as you get lost in Anne's world. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  10. 10. Duma i Uprzedzenie (5.0 ★, 14)

    Ona gardzi jego arogancją, on lekceważy jej pochodzenie. Czy miłość ma szansę, gdy duma i uprzedzenie stają na drodze? Pochłaniaj hiszpański A2, śledząc losy Elizabeth i Darcy'ego, budując słownictwo, które zostaje w pamięci – bez wysiłku. Słowniczek na marginesie sprawi, że nigdy nie przerwiesz lektury.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  11. 11. Pride and Prejudice (5.0 ★, 12)

    Her heart pounded with indignation, convinced he was the proudest, most arrogant man she’d ever met. Master B1 Spanish vocabulary and grammar, effortlessly, as you witness a timeless romance unfold. Contextual notes clarify tricky phrases, keeping you immersed in the drama.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  12. 12. Duma i Uprzedzenie (5.0 ★, 12)

    Jej cięty język kontra jego arogancja – czy to może skończyć się miłością, czy tylko wzajemną pogardą? Poznaj hiszpański naturalnie, śledząc losy Elizabeth i Darcy'ego, i bez wysiłku buduj słownictwo, które naprawdę zapamiętasz. Słowniczek na marginesie sprawi, że nigdy nie przerwiesz lektury.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

Formats: e-book, paperback and super audiobook

Our graded readers come in several formats. The text, the CEFR level and the glossary are the same in each — only the way you read changes. Pick whatever suits your day: the e-book on your phone on the way to work, paper and pencil at your desk, or the super audiobook when you want to read and listen at the same time.

E-book (EPUB and PDF). You can download both files right after purchase and read on an e-reader, phone, tablet or computer. Difficult words have their translation in a pop-up note: one tap and you are back in the story, no dictionary needed. Each chapter ends with vocabulary exercises, and a link takes you to free online practice with the same words.

Paperback. A classic softcover book, printed to order and sent by post. The glossary sits in the margin, right next to the word it explains, so you never have to flip pages. Chapters end with crosswords and vocabulary exercises, and QR codes take you to online practice on your phone. A good choice if you like writing in your books or want a break from screens.

Formats on this list (40 books): E-Book: 40 · Paperback: 39 · Super audiobook: 10.

The super audiobook: read, listen and check meanings at the same time

A super audiobook is an audiobook in karaoke form. A narrator reads the book aloud while the same text is in front of you, with a marker moving along it word by word. You always know which word you are hearing, so you never lose your place — even when the narrator speaks faster than you read. Your ears tell your eyes how a written word sounds, your eyes tell your ears how to spell what you hear, and both routes reinforce the same words at once.

The real difference shows when you meet a word you don't know. In an ordinary audiobook it is gone in a second; in a super audiobook it stays within reach: glossary words are marked in colour, and pressing and holding one shows its translation in your language. You check the meaning, keep listening and never lose the thread. A slider sets the narrator's speed from 0.5× to 1.5× — slow down at first to catch every syllable, then speed up towards natural speech. The words you meet while reading come back later in short exercises in the app, such as a mini crossword or building a word from its letters.

Reading while listening is well supported by research. In a Canadian programme described by Lightbown and colleagues (2002), children who for three years learned English only this way — reading books while listening to their recordings — understood the language as well as or better than peers taught in regular classes. Waring and Takaki (2003) showed that you need to meet a word at least eight times to have even a 50% chance of recognising it three months later. Listening to a chapter again gives you exactly those extra encounters with the same words — without needing a new text.

At A1 and A2 the super audiobook helps you connect spelling with pronunciation — especially valuable in languages that are not read the way they are written, or that use a different alphabet. At B1 and B2 it carries you along at the pace of real speech, so you get used to fluent listening and stop pausing at every sentence. Advanced readers often don't need a narrator at all — which is why you decide when to switch it on and when to read silently.

The super audiobook plays in the Pentecost app or in your browser, on a phone, tablet or computer. You can add it to an e-book: on the book page, tick “Add the audiobook” in the e-book box; if you already own the e-book, you can buy the recording on its own. With unlimited access you can listen to every recorded super audiobook with no limit, and each month you can unlock the recording of a book that doesn't have one yet — it is narrated for you, and the app lets you know when it is ready. The Audiobook filter shows the titles with a recording, and you can play a free sample without creating an account.

What Our Readers Say

Our Spanish graded readers consistently receive outstanding reviews — 412 people have rated them 4.99 out of 5 on average. Readers highlight the dictionary beside the text, end-of-chapter exercises, and online vocabulary games as features that set our books apart from any other graded reader series.

Our Spanish graded readers collection includes titles such as Orgullo y prejuicio, Mujercitas, Alicia en el país de las maravillas, La vuelta al mundo en 80 días, Ana de la Tejas Verdes and Las Aventuras de Sherlock Holmes. Every book comes with a dictionary beside the text (in the margin in print, a pop-up in EPUB), chapter exercises, and interactive online games.

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"At A2 I can finally string sentences together, not just repeat phrases. Glossary and exercises stay on the same level."
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"At B1 I can follow longer texts without translating every sentence. Glossary and exercises stay on the same level."
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"Spanish moved slowly for years - here it is concrete without filler. The glossary helps with trickier vocabulary."
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"At B2 the texts feel demanding but still clear. Glossary and exercises stay on the same level - no sudden jumps."
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"First Spanish ebook that actually felt like my level. The glossary at the end of each chapter is a lifesaver."
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"Bought it on a whim and stuck with it. Exercises are straightforward even when I check the glossary a lot."

Why Graded Readers Work

Research confirms that extensive reading is one of the most effective methods for building vocabulary, improving reading fluency, and developing overall language proficiency. Graded readers make this approach accessible by matching text difficulty to your CEFR level, so you stay in the optimal learning zone. Learn more about the science behind our approach on the Pentecost Method page.

About the writers and translators

Classic writers from this list come first; the Pentecost editors who adapted these readers follow in the next block.

  • Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish physician and writer, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The brilliant detective was modelled on his university teacher, Dr. Joseph Bell, famous for his razor-sharp powers of observation.
  • Jane Austen: Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist whose books were published anonymously in her lifetime, signed only "By a Lady." She completed just six novels, and today her portrait appears on the British £10 note.
  • Jules Verne: Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French writer known as the father of science fiction and one of the most translated authors in the world. In his novels he foresaw submarines and space travel long before they existed.
  • Lewis Carroll: Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name of Charles Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and logician. He invented the story of Alice during a boat trip, to entertain a real little girl named Alice Liddell.
  • Louisa May Alcott: Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American writer who grew up among the Transcendentalists — Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were family friends. She served as a nurse during the Civil War and, before her fame, published sensational thrillers under the male pen name A. M. Barnard.
  • Lucy Maud Montgomery: Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian writer from Prince Edward Island who set her novels in the landscapes of her childhood. Thanks to Anne of Green Gables, the island became a place of pilgrimage for readers from around the world.

Translators and editors

Pentecost editors adapt vocabulary and notes so the story stays clear at your level.

  • Clara Fieldlove: Clara Fieldlove edits English-language scaffolding around Spanish narratives for the extensive-reading list. She steers clear of over-literal cognates that mislead beginners and prefers short glosses tied to the immediate context. She has a soft spot for dialogue-heavy chapters where rhythm matters as much as vocabulary.
  • Klara Polanowicz: Klara Polanowicz tłumaczy i upraszcza hiszpańskojęzyczne narracje dla polskich czytelników w serii lektur gradowanych. Często pracuje nad rejestrem: hiszpański z Ameryki Łacińskiej i z Półwyspu wymaga innych decyzji po polsku. W przypisach stawia na krótkość i kontekst, żeby słownik nie zasłaniał fabuły.

Every book is available as an e-book (EPUB and PDF) and as a paperback. Many titles also come as an audiobook: a narrator reads in the app while each word lights up, karaoke-style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start by identifying your CEFR level (A1–C2). You can take our free online placement test to determine your reading level in Spanish. Then use the filters on this page to browse books at your exact level. Each of our books is calibrated so that you understand about 95% of the vocabulary, which research shows is the sweet spot for natural language acquisition. If you are unsure, start one level below your estimate — you will build confidence and move up quickly.
The most effective way to learn to read in Spanish is simply by reading — a lot, and at the right level. Linguist Stephen Krashen's research on extensive reading shows that reading for pleasure at a comprehensible level is the single most powerful method for language acquisition. Graded readers like ours are designed for exactly this: they offer engaging stories calibrated to your level, with built-in glossaries so you never need to stop and look up words. The more you read, the more vocabulary and grammar you absorb naturally.
The quickest way is our free CEFR placement test, which estimates your reading level in just a few minutes. For an official certification, consider internationally recognized exams such as DELE, SIELE. These tests assess reading, writing, listening, and speaking and map to CEFR levels (A1–C2) that correspond directly to our book levels, so you will always know which books suit you.
Graded readers work because they apply the principles behind the Pentecost Method. The 95% Rule ensures you encounter roughly 5 new words per 100 — the optimal rate for acquisition according to Hu & Nation's research. The Retention Loop uses strategic vocabulary recycling and end-of-chapter exercises to beat the forgetting curve. And Motivation First means you read compelling stories instead of textbook drills, which keeps your brain's Affective Filter low and makes learning effortless.
Yes — many of our titles come with a karaoke-style audiobook. A narrator reads the book in the Pentecost app or in your browser while each word lights up as it is spoken, so you train listening and reading at the same time and never lose your place. You can add the audiobook to any e-book that has a recording; use the Format filter on this page to see the titles with audio.