Portuguese
Book Title
B2
for English-speaking learners
Side glossary
In-book and online exercises
Flashcards for each chapter
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 B2 (upper 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 wagers his fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.
- Accompanied by his valet, Passepartout, Fogg is relentlessly pursued by Detective Fix, who mistakenly believes he is a bank robber.
- They face numerous challenges, including daring escapes, unexpected delays, and the rescue of an Indian princess.
Why does it 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.
- Consolidate what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the B2 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 graded reader has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to the B2 level. 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 right for you.
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4.8
(6 reviews)
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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.