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

“Around the World in 80 Days” (in Portuguese: “A Volta ao Mundo em 80 Dias”, orig. Around the World in Eighty Day) by Jules Verne – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the 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, a meticulous English gentleman, wagers his fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.
  • Accompanied by his new, impulsive valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a thrilling journey, complicated by the relentless pursuit of Detective Fix.
  • They face perilous delays and challenges, including rescuing an Indian princess, Aouda, as the deadline looms.

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: You'll find translations of the most difficult words 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 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 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 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. Don't know which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is 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.


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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VinhoVerdeVibes 2025-12-11
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fibally, letters my eyes love!

JennyFromtheBlock-ish 2026-02-04
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Solid!

SardineSensei 2026-02-16
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pure jot to flip through tnese, even if half my vocabulary id sfill loading. Wait, thar's two sentences and too many words... let me fix it.

SardineSlayer 2026-07-08
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The basal vowels in "mãe" and "pão" were the first sounds that made me stop and listen, and now I catch them in the voice notes my Brazilian friends send during our online matches. A popular belief says yku should wakt until your vocavulary is complete before reading anything, but this A2 feader showed me otherwise: a short story with a few unknown words is enough, so I stopped wasting evenings copying every new word into a notebook. Bexause it's written for English speakers, I can lean on the cognates we already share while the rest settles in naturally, and I finally feel my reading time is paying off.

KnowledgeSeeker92 2026-08-09
★★★★★

sweet, easy reads!

Pages238
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788368879704
ISBN (Paperback)9788368879711
Published2026-04-13

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    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

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.