Reading in English is a fundamental skill for those who want to improve their level of English.
Not only is it an effective way to increase vocabulary, but it is also a way to improve reading comprehension and grammar in this language.
In this post we present you a list of the best classic books in English to practice your reading and improve your English level Are you interested?
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Best books to read in English
Let’s get straight to the point and without beating around the bush!
Here’s a list of what we consider to be some of the best classic books in English to improve your reading.
Don’t worry, you won’t get spoilers with this section.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
This classic novel of love and comedy of 19th century English society is a perfect choice for those seeking improve their vocabulary and understanding of the Victorian era.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
This novel of love and passion, set in the desolate and wild region of Yorkshire, is a masterpiece of English literature that will allow you to improve your understanding of English narrative.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
This American classic from the 1920s is a modern literary masterpiece
1920s is a masterpiece of modern literature and an excellent choice for those looking for a improve your reading of American English. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Set in the 1930s in the southern United States, it is a work of great social significance that will allow you to improve your understanding of American dialects and culture.
1984 by George Orwell
This classic of dystopian science fiction is a masterpiece of modern literature and an excellent choice for those who are looking for improve their understanding of English literature.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
This is an iconic novel in American literature that follows the adventures of Holden Caulfield in New York and is a masterpiece for those looking to improve their American English reading.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
This is a gothic horror novel and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for improve their understanding of the English narrative.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
This classic work of science fiction is an excellent choice for those looking to improve their 19th century English reading and better understand the universal themes of humanity. Each book on this list will provide you with a unique opportunity to improve your English reading and immerse yourself in the richness and depth of classic English literature.
Now you have no excuse for not improving your English, as this is a method to do it in a progressive and enjoyable way. Although if you want to improve your English and take a leap in your knowledge of this language we recommend you one thing: contact us.
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