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A2 for English-speaking learners
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Imagine reading “Around the World in 80 Days” in Swedish – and understanding every page

“Around the World in 80 Days” (in Swedish: “Jorden runt på 80 dagar”, orig. Around the World in Eighty Day) by Jules Verne – is a complete, engaging story specially adapted for A2 (elementary) 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?

  • Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.
  • He embarks on a thrilling journey with his valet, Passepartout, constantly facing delays and the pursuit of Detective Fix.
  • Amidst the frantic race against the clock, Fogg rescues Aouda, finding an unexpected love that complicates his rigid schedule.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% based on scientific research into language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy learning.

  • 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 A2 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 wherever 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 has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to A2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at A2 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.

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Pages224
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788368879865
ISBN (Paperback)9788368879872
Published2026-04-15

About Swedish (the language of this book)

Where Swedish is spoken

Swedish is an official language of Sweden and Finland (alongside Finnish) and is mutually intelligible to varying degrees with Norwegian and Danish.

How many people speak it

Swedish has about 10–13 million native speakers, mainly in Sweden and Finland (as a co-official language alongside Finnish).

Grammar and structure

Swedish has two genders (common and neuter), en/ett articles, and V2 order in main clauses. Verbs do not conjugate for person in the present; the pitch accent distinguishes some word pairs. Word compounding is productive.

Other top-rated Swedish A2 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. The gaslight flickers, a shadow falls, and a new mystery unfolds on Baker Street. Can you deduce the truth? Absorb A2 Swedish vocabulary and grammar naturally, building real-world fluency as you solve cases alongside Holmes. A margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

About the writers and translators

The classic author and the Pentecost editor who adapted this book for learners—each line is a bold name, then a short bio.

  • Jules Verne: Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French writer of adventure stories. Many readers know him for journeys by sea, air, and underground.

Translators and editors

Our editors adapt vocabulary and notes so the story stays clear at your level. Each line below is a bold name, then a short note.

  • Greta Thunderhill: Greta Thunderhill adapts Swedish fiction for English-speaking learners using the Pentecost graded format. She keeps an eye on compound words that look long but are common in Swedish, and explains them once where they recur. She likes endings where the payoff is emotional rather than lexical—those need the lightest touch in the notes.