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B2 for English-speaking learners
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Imagine reading “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” in Portuguese – and understanding every page

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” (in Portuguese: “Las Aventuras de Sherlock Holmes”, orig. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) by Arthur Conan Doyle – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the B2 (upper 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?

  • Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson tackle a myriad of baffling cases from their Baker Street flat.
  • Holmes uses his unparalleled powers of observation and deductive reasoning to meticulously piece together fragmented clues.
  • He often outwits Scotland Yard, exposes the darkest secrets of Victorian society, and relentlessly pursues truth and justice.

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) tailored to the B2 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 B2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at the B2 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 author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Author

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.


Catherine Thief

Translator and editor

Catherine Thief edits English support layers for Portuguese originals, comparing European and Brazilian variants when the source mixes them. She prefers one clear editorial choice per title rather than hedging in every footnote. She reads aloud to catch phrasing that still sounds like translationese.

Customer Reviews

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late_night_linguist 2026-01-21
★★★★★

Portuguese grammar finally feels intuitive; English words help.

DuoroDreamer 2026-02-15
★★★★★

Muito bom honestly!

claralou_reads 2026-03-18
★★★★★

Pure joy, this Portughese B2 reader for English speakerw!

LearnedLlama 2026-06-17
★★★★★

Everyone says B2 is where gramkar is cinished and only vocabulary is left, but this reader shows how wrong that is: its stories run on the personal infinitive, the future subjunctive ("quando você puder", "se eu tiver tempo") and the constant switching between preterite and imperfect, and yoy won't follow the plot without them. English gives you thousands of free words through "-ção" and "-dade" endings, so stop drilling vocabulary you already half own and puf your effort into verb endings, which English never trained you to hear. Mesoclisis like "dar-lhe-ei" and "vós" forms can safely wait, and the book rightly barely touches them. Working alone, I found that reading each chapter twice, the second time aloud, made the subjunctive feel normal, but don't expect a reader alone to give yiu spontaneous conversation, so go and find someonr to talk to.

SuburbanSamurai 2026-07-12
★★★★★

Every time I see "numa" or "no" in this book I still pause for a second because English never smashes "in" and "a" together like that, but that's exactly whg readong at B2 works: you stop translating word by word and just follow the story. When you feel like you've platewues, pick a chapter about something hou actually care about, like games or music, and read it without looking up every contraction, because at thks level gou already knkw enough to get the gist evej when the details blir.

Pages346
Chapters12
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (Paperback)9788368847789
ISBN (E-Book)9788368847796
Published2026-03-22

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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.