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B1 for English-speaking learners
Side glossary
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Imagine reading “Around the World in 80 Days” in Italian – and understanding every page

“Around the World in 80 Days” (in Italian: “Il giro del mondo in 80 giorni”, 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, a fastidious English gentleman, makes an audacious wager to circumnavigate the world in eighty days.
  • He embarks on a thrilling global dash with his new valet, Passepartout, while being pursued by Detective Fix.
  • Their journey is fraught with peril, delays, and they even rescue an Indian princess, Aouda.

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.
  • Consolidate 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 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 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 graded reader is right for you.

About the author

Jules Verne

Author

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.


Rita Mounts

Translator and editor

Rita Mounts

Rita Mounts works on English notes and simplified renderings for Italian fiction in the graded series. She watches out for regional markers—north versus south—that English readers might miss without a light gloss. Her goal is that someone on a commute can follow the plot without stopping every line.

Customer Reviews

5.0
(7 reviews)
Fiona 2025-12-01

The glossary still helps. At chapter end.

cathy_r 2025-12-22

The B1 level feels real. Not fake hard.

eric_nj 2026-02-11

I read longer without a dictionary. Nice progress.

Rosa 2026-02-20

I need less help than on A2.

Claire2 2026-03-06

I read Italian longer without a dictionary every line.

Pages270
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788368879568
ISBN (Paperback)9788368879575
Published2026-04-13

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    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

About Italian (the language of this book)

Where Italian is spoken

Italian is the official language of Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City, and holds official status in parts of Switzerland and Slovenia. It is spoken by communities around the world, notably in Argentina and the United States.

How many people speak it

Italian has about 65–70 million native speakers, mainly in Italy, with several million more in Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, and diaspora communities.

Grammar and structure

Italian is a Romance language with two main noun genders (masculine and feminine) and a rich system of verb conjugations. Word order is relatively flexible; subject pronouns are often dropped. Agreement of past participles with objects (in compound tenses) is a distinctive feature for learners.