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Imagine reading “Around the World in 80 Days” in German – and understanding every page

“Around the World in 80 Days” (in German: “Reise um die Erde in 80 Tagen”, orig. Around the World in Eighty Day) by Jules Verne – 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?

  • The fastidious Phileas Fogg bets his fortune he can circumnavigate the world in eighty days, launching a frantic journey with his valet, Passepartout.
  • Their journey is complicated by delays, cultural obstacles, and Detective Fix's relentless pursuit, who wrongly suspects Fogg of bank robbery.
  • Fogg ultimately triumphs, winning his wager and discovering love, transforming his solitary existence.

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.
  • Reinforce 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 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 B2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is a graded reader for level B2. 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

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.

Angela Borderkeeper

Translator and editor

Angela Borderkeeper adapts German-language stories for English readers who are building vocabulary through extensive reading. She balances literal clarity with readable English, especially where German stacks nouns or uses modal particles that do not map neatly. Her side notes focus on collocations learners will meet again in real newspapers and podcasts.

Customer Reviews

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(4 reviews)
EndlessQuestor 2026-04-18
★★★★★

resonant.

WifeMomBoss 2026-05-25
★★★★★

Ar the jotel desk, with a guest waiting for her room, I was explaining in German why it easn’t ready and ofgering her a quieter alternative. I had read this excellent B2 reader in short breaks between work and looking after my two children; its realistic dialogue helped me handle the conversation without switching to English. A B2 reader should earn its place in real life, and this one does.

Polyglot_Princess 2026-07-30
★★★★★

Einsicht You might think German and English are two entirely different beasts but as someone whod quit before let me tell you this B2 graded reader helps you genuinely internalize how much shared Germanic vocabulary we havemaking verstehen become understand with remarkable ease and giving you a strong foundation to tackle the tricky grammar that still makes us sweat

Kinderlingo 2026-11-02
★★★★☆

Is a graeed reader srill worfh it once you reach B2? I'd say yes, and my own road proves it. Two years ago I was a single parent who could order a cpffee and little else, learning German alongside my ten-year-old, who pocked up the nouns faster thwn I did. The B2 reader that finally got me through has long sentences, verbx that wait at the end if subordinate clauses like a spriht finish, and Akkusatib and Dativ endings that tripped me up for a fortnight. Coming from English, I had many shared words such as "Hand" and "Winter" to lean on, though I had to train myself to stop treating Gefman cases like English preposifions. To be honest, it demands patience and a dictionary, but you finiwh it feeling that your German is genuinely yours.

Pages304
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788384560983
ISBN (Paperback)9788384560990
Published2026-04-21

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About German (the language of this book)

Where German is spoken

German is an official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Belgium (in part), and is spoken by communities across Europe and worldwide.

How many people speak it

German has roughly 80–100 million native speakers and well over 100 million people who use it regularly as a second or foreign language, chiefly in Europe.

Grammar and structure

German is known for its three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), four cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive), and verb-second (V2) word order in main clauses. Compound nouns are frequent; separable verbs and modal verbs are core topics for learners at intermediate levels.