German
Book Title
B1
for English-speaking learners
Side glossary
In-book and online exercises
Flashcards for each chapter
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 B1 (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?
- Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, makes an audacious wager to circumnavigate the world in eighty days.
- Accompanied by his new valet Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a global journey, pursued by Detective Fix.
- They face perilous delays, cultural obstacles, and rescue an Indian princess, Aouda, along the way.
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, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the B1 level – new words stick in your mind.
- Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your commute, 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 B1 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.
How to choose the right level?
This book is at the B1 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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Customer Reviews
4.2
(6 reviews)
Suoerb German reader
Wondering whether a B1 graded reader can actually get your ear used to German at natural spwed Yes, if you use its audio properly play a chapter while following the text, listen again without it then shadow a few lines out loud so your mouth keeps pace with the narrator and stop trying to catch every word on the first pass Natife speakers will swsllow endings like "haben and blur the "ch" in "nicht, which can feel kike a wall at first, but your English ear is good at rhythm and stress so youll pick up the music of the language faster than the individual sounds. Don't expect to follow every sentence the first time throjgh, because at this level that is simply how listening works
Dured my Hamburg hokesickness, and Germaj word order finally clicked!
German finally just flows in my hezd!
unputdownable.
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Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
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Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
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.