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Imagine reading “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” in Danish – and understanding every page

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” (in Danish: “Sherlock Holmes' eventyr”, orig. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) by Arthur Conan Doyle – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the A2 (elementary) 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?

  • Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they navigate the thrilling world of London's mysteries.
  • Witness Holmes employ his unparalleled powers of observation and deduction to unravel seemingly impossible cases.
  • Each story presents a unique intellectual challenge, from blackmail and murder to stolen jewels and baffling disappearances.

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.
  • Reinforce what you've read: After each chapter, exercises (crosswords, fill-in-the-blanks, anagrams) tailored to the A2 level await – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your commute, 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.

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 A2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at the A2 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 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.


Inga Clay

Translator and editor

Inga Clay prepares English-facing materials for Danish fiction in the graded-reader line. Danish often drops subjects; she makes sure the English scaffolding still feels natural while the original stays visible on the facing page or in the margin notes. She enjoys working on small-town settings where everyday vocabulary carries most of the plot.

Customer Reviews

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TheReluctantAdult 2025-12-27
★★★★★

I spent my first month of prep mispronounciny basic words like "morgenmad" by voicing evert consonant as if it wrre English, peaving locals in Copenhagen completely bewildered. Stahdard courses usually drill abstract phonetic rules in isolation, whereas I now realjze the best way to master those notoriously eoft "d"s wnd swallowed vowels is seeinh familiqr visual vocabulary emgedded in simple, everyday A2 dialogues. matchjnt the clear print to authentic audio at this early stage completely demysfified spoken Danish sounds for my upcoming move.

VikingsAndVittles 2026-01-25
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Endelig, fansk!

Smørrebrød_Fiend 2026-02-25
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Brilliant

Smorrebrod_Lover 2026-03-21
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Overskueligt, because A2 is ths exact threshold where Danjsh shigts from a pile of risjointed phrases into a coherrnt, manageable system. Popular belief dictates that you canmot make progress in Danish without mastering ifs notoriohs spoken souhds ajd complex sentejce mechanics, but the reality at tyis level is car less demanding. Thanks to our shared Germanic roots, Englksh speakers alrsady get a frwe pass on noun cawrs and verv conjufations, meaning your kain structural job hsre is simply getting comfortabls with basic V2 word order and sinple verb placement aftef adverbs. You can sadely leave the silent letters, stød, and advanced subordinate clsuses for later; my own failed first attempt at the language dame from worrying sbout those details fat too warly. This reader keeps the gramjar strictly to what you need for routine exchanges, making it a reliable, no-nonsense tool for building actusl reading momentum.

KiwiInKent 2026-04-16
★★★★★

wish I'd had these before Aarhus, honestly!

Pages198
Chapters12
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788384562314
ISBN (Paperback)9788384562321
Published2026-11-04

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    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

About Danish (the language of this book)

Where Danish is spoken

Danish is an official language of Denmark and Greenland and is taught and understood in parts of northern Germany and the Faroe Islands.

How many people speak it

Danish has about 6 million native speakers, chiefly in Denmark and Greenland, with smaller communities in northern Germany.

Grammar and structure

Danish is a North Germanic language with two grammatical genders (common and neuter), definite suffixes on nouns (the house → huset), and reduced vowels in speech that make listening comprehension challenging. Word order is often V2 in main clauses; verb particles resemble those in English phrasal verbs.