English is not a language that you can only learn by studying. Sometimes it is necessary to read, or even watch movies and series in that language, to understand how they are expressed, the intonation and, ultimately, to have a total immersion. In this case we are going to focus on books in English. Would you like to know some titles that help you improve, expand your vocabulary or simply learn more?
Well, pay attention to the selection we have made. There are not all that can be, but there are some depending on the level you have that can come in handy.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Written by Roald Dahl, there is a Spanish version and an English version. It is an ideal read for teenagers, although when you are learning English it may be a bit difficult. The good thing about it is that it is written with easy sentences, easy to understand and it is fun.
If you have not read it (in Spanish), know that it is a fable. In it he introduces you to a wolf who is going to steal food for his family (his wife and his children). However, three farmers discover it and you can imagine what they are capable of doing to him. But of course, the wolf is not stupid, and he can do many things to escape from there gracefully.
Harry Potter
Who else and who less knows the history of Harry Potter. And we know that the books are in Spanish, but books in English can be an excellent way to start reading in English. And this is because the author, especially in the first books, uses very basic and simple language, which makes it easy to read even when you don't have much of an idea of English. 1 and 2 will not give you a problem. But from 3 there is a jump in the narrative, being the last ones of a much higher level (we do not recommend those without having a more solid base).
diary of a wimpy kid
For teens who don't like to read too much, and fewer pages full of letters, this may be a good option. It's actually Diary of a Total Scooper, Greg, only in this case you're going to read it in English.
In fact, because of the language, and because of the topics it deals with, you can use it for a basic level, for children between approximately 7 and 15 years of age.
Goosebumps
If your children, or yourself, like horror, How about the Nightmares saga, by RL Stines? Well yes, it's a way of having short stories (so you don't get overwhelmed with English and have everything, but with a simple vocabulary and phrases that you'll get out of context even if you don't know a word.
High Fidelity
Written by Nick Hornby, this is a book for those who have upper-intermediate English. The story is quite modern: Rob Fleming is a music lover and, after a breakup, he decides to take a trip and get in touch with all his ex-girlfriends.
It's quite funny, like all the novels by this author, and he always surprises you with something. So be careful with some set phrases that you may not understand 100%.
The stories of Ray Bradbury
We are going to recommend this as one of the books in English to read basically because, although English is basic, it can help you create the habit of reading a little in English every day.
And why this book and not another? Well, because it is an anthology with several very short stories, and with many dialogues, that you will finish in a few minutes and that way you will see how your understanding of English is improving.
heart stopper
If you have Netflix, surely you have seen this series (and if not, you should). Well, actually it has four installments, and it is a book for adolescents from 12 years old.
At that age you have a basic level of English, and that is why it is one of the books in English that we can recommend.
In it you will meet two boys, Charlie and Nick, who become friends and little by little they feel something stronger. The problem is that one does not want to hide the love they feel for the other; and the other is still not sure of his sexual orientation.
So it's a way to give him a book where children can see how feelings and emotions are explored.
willa of the wood
Written by Robert Beatty, Willa of the Wood is a slightly more difficult book to read for teenagers (and still one to read if you're eleven or older). In a fantastical style, we meet Willa, a young spirit who gets hurt and has to learn in the "non-magical" world. and discover that people are not all bad and that sometimes you have to know to judge and know what is important.
The picture of Dorian Gray (or The picture of Dorian Gray, in English)
Written by Oscar Wilde, this book is for those who already have an intermediate level of the language. In fact, it can be a bit shocking because the English we find is more formal (not like the previous ones) and uses a lot of descriptions and adjectives (which, to improve vocabulary, will be perfect).
As for the story, we have Dorian Gray, an English aristocrat who seeks eternal youth. and he does not hesitate to make a pact with the devil to achieve it.
The curious incident of the dog in the night-time
With a totally different protagonist from the ones we always find (because in this case he is a boy with autism), after discovering that his neighbor's dog has been killed, he decides to investigate what has happened. And so he will find himself with a series of adventures and misadventures. But also realizing that he is capable of doing more things than he was thought to be able to do.
It has a fairly close first-person narration, as well as rich in vocabulary and descriptions to improve your English.. And although the story is adolescent (the protagonist is 15 years old), if you have intermediate English (regardless of age), you will like the book.
As you can see, there are many books in English. Let them help you learn and improve too. Do you recommend any of us?