Reading is one of the most fun and effective ways to help you improve your English language skills. can help you expand your vocabulary and expose you to different sentence structures, all while enjoying some wonderful stories.
E-readers and tablets make learning English even easier because if you don’t know a word, you can simply click on it to read its definition. On the Kindle, you can even add new words you’ve learned to its vocabulary building feature, which is stored on the device. others recommend listening and reading a text at the same time as a great way to enhance the learning process. Kindle Whisper for Speech is designed for just this purpose and includes audio with select books, so you can listen and follow along as you read.
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Next, we reveal nine novels including William Golding’s Lord of the Flies and George Orwell’s Animal Farm to help you improve your English…
1. the wind in the willows – kenneth grahame
This classic tale is set in the English countryside and tells of the adventures of the animals that live by the river. Grahame’s simple use of language with imaginative stories makes this an enjoyable read for adults and children alike.
2. lord of the flies – william golding
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This book is a modern classic and a popular study text for schools around the world. when a group of children isolate themselves on a desert island, the society they create descends into ruthless behavior. golding uses dramatic and descriptive language, almost like poetry, that makes you feel like you’re in the scenes.
3. the old man and the sea – ernest hemingway
Ernest Hemingway is well known for his clear and direct writing style and short sentence structure, which is great for learners of English and has been read by many people in school. It is the brave story of a Cuban fisherman and his battle to catch a giant marlin and is a perfect introduction to Hemingway as an author.
4. animal farm – george orwell
This short allegorical novel tells the story of animals rebelling against their human masters and is a satire of the Stalin era in the Soviet Union. Orwell uses plain English to appeal to all reading levels with a “less is more” approach, and the animals speak in short, clear sentences.
5. tuesdays with morrie – mitch albom
When Mitch Albom is reunited with Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor, he learns valuable life lessons and shares with readers all the funny and insightful wisdom that Morrie reveals in the last months of his life. is a great book for learning a more conversational style of reading and writing. It’s also a great book to read aloud.
6. high fidelity – nick hornby
A must-read for any music lover, this modern tale uses an informal style of language and is written from the point of view of the main character, Rob, a heartbroken vinyl record store owner living in the north london he has a fast-paced feel with short, funny conversations between the characters that really keep the story moving.
7. the giver – lois lowry
lowry uses short sentences and simple grammar to create a story that grabs attention from the start. It is about a boy named Jonas and the community he is a part of, where freedom, individuality and choice do not exist.
8. fantastic mr fox – roald dahl
roald dahl is one of the best children’s authors and also very popular among adults. Starting with a children’s book is a good way to start reading novels in English, as they often have exciting plots and funny dialogue.
9. the curious incident of the dog in the night – mark haddon
This is the story of the adventures of a young man with autism, Christopher. when he discovers the murder of his neighbor’s dog, he decides to investigate it. As told from Christopher’s point of view, his practical explanations of everything he sees are clear and easy to understand and take you on an intriguing journey.
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