GRADED READERS

Why You Should Read Graded Readers: Classic Books Made Easy

If you’ve ever tried to read a classic English book like Pride and Prejudice or Moby-Dick and felt like you were drowning in old, confusing words—you’re not alone. These books are great, sure, but for anyone learning English, they can feel like fighting through mud. This is where graded readers come to the rescue.

Graded readers take famous stories, the ones you’ve always wanted to read but maybe couldn’t get through, and rewrite them in simple, clear English.

The best part? You don’t lose the magic of the original. You still get Sherlock Holmes solving his clever cases, or Jane Eyre falling in love, but with fewer headaches over old-fashioned words like “fortnight” or “quoth.”

Why bother with these versions? First, reading in English is one of the best ways to improve your language skills. It exposes you to grammar, new words, and the flow of natural sentences. But if you dive straight into a classic book at full difficulty, you’re more likely to get frustrated and give up. Graded readers make sure that doesn’t happen.

Even if it’s a simplified version. It builds your confidence and motivates you to tackle more.

Improve your skills while learning new ideas & classic stories in English.

Here are some top recommendations per Level:
Level 1: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ladybird-books/romeo-and-juliet/
Level 2: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ladybird-books/little-women/
Level 3: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ladybird-books/alices-adventures-in-wonderland/
Level 4: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ladybird-books/emma/
Level 5: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ladybird-books/the-three-musketeers/
Level 6: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ladybird-books/a-tale-of-two-cities/
Level 7: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ladybird-books/nineteen-eighty-four/