Spanish
Book Title
B2
for English-speaking learners
Side glossary
In-book and online exercises
Flashcards for each chapter
Imagine reading “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in Spanish – and understanding every page
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (in Spanish: “Alicia en el país de las maravillas”, orig. “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”) by Lewis Caroll – is a full, engaging story, a graded reader specially adapted to level B2 (upper intermediate). 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?
- Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole into the fantastical world of Wonderland.
- She encounters a bizarre cast of characters, including the frantic White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, and the perpetually mad Hatter.
- Her adventure culminates in a terrifying encounter with the tyrannical Queen of Hearts and an absurd trial.
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 on 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 level B2 – new words stick in your mind.
- Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your way to work, in a queue, 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 level B2. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.
How to choose the right level?
This book is at 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 for you.
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About Spanish (the language of this book)
Where Spanish is spoken
Spanish (Castilian) is an official language in Spain and is spoken throughout Latin America. It is also an official language of Equatorial Guinea and is widely studied as a second language in the United States, Brazil, and Western Europe.
How many people speak it
About 500 million people speak Spanish as a first language; counts of all users including second-language speakers are often placed near 600 million.
Grammar and structure
Spanish is a mostly synthetic Romance language: verbs carry rich endings for person, tense, and mood; nouns and adjectives agree in gender (masculine/feminine) and number. Word order is flexible compared with English, with subject pronouns often omitted because the verb ending identifies the subject. Learners focus on ser vs. estar, the subjunctive, and object pronoun placement.