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📚 100 FUN 1st Grade Reading Level Books (Free Printable pdf)

Looking for a list of first grade reading books for your child to read by themselves? Here is a wonderful list full of over 100 1st grade reading books. We’ve picked a lot of classic and favorite books for 1st graders to engage grade 1 children so they will be excited about reading. The 1st grade reading books pdf has books listed in order of reading level. Simply print the 1st grade reading books pdf at the bottom of the post to take with you to the library.

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It can be overwhelming to pick out first grade reading level books at the library. All the 1st grade level books are grouped together and kids can spend a long time opening up each cover to decipher the reading level just to discover the book that looked fun, was really for older kids! I don’t know about your kids, but mine get frustrated. Really frustrated! So I’ve created this list of 1st grade reading books arranged by reading level. Plus, I’ve put the list in a handy story books for grade 1 pdf so kids can keep the list in the book they are reading so when they are done, they simply check out the next couple first grade reading book. There are several grade 1 reading books pdf templates to choose from! Whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler – you will love this level 1 reading books pdf!

Level 1 reading books pdf

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Here are some of the BEST books for 1st grade students to read themselves. First grade level books are listed from easiest to hardest with the Book Level used by most libraries in parenthesis for your convenience.

  Before and After by Joy Frisch-Schmoll (1.1) uses simple language to explore opposites in the world to explain the concepts of before and after.

  Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (1.2) introduces readers to a young girl named Emily Elizabeth and her huge, red dog named Clifford.

  Baby Pandas by Bethany Olson (1.2) teaches kids about baby pandas through simple language and bright, colorful photographs.

  Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend by Cynthia Rylant (1.2) follows the adorable (and large) puppy named Mudge as he makes friends with a cat named Fluffy.

  Flying High by Nick Eliopulos (1.2) shows what happens when the DC Super Friends try to restore peace to Gotham after the Penguin gets his bird friends to help him rob a bank.

  Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman (1.2)  follows all kinds of dogs, big and small, as they run, roller skate and bike.

  Construction Kitties by Judy Sue Goodwin-Sturges (1.2)  follows a team of adorable kittens as they operate machinery on a construction site.

  The Berenstain Bears Ride the Thunderbolt by Stan Berenstain (1.2)  uses short, simple sentences to take readers on a trip to the amusement park with the Berenstain Bear family.

  Ballet Stars by Joan Holub (1.2) is an easy reader about young dancers who take ballet classes, practice their steps, and prepare for the big show.

  Mittens at School by Lola M. Schaefer (1.2) tells the story of Mittens, a little kitten who gets into trouble when his owner brings him to school for show and tell.

  I Like Bugs by Margaret Wise Brown (1. 2)  uses short, simple sentences to explore all kinds of bugs.

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  Too Many Dogs by Lori Haskins (1.2) celebrates all kinds of dogs through simple text and hilarious illustrations.

  Money, Money Honey Bunny! by Marilyn Sadler (1.2)  is a fun rhyming book about Honey Bunny Funny bunny and how she saves and spends her money.

  I Love Rocks by Cari Meister (1.2) is a fun introduction to rocks of all kinds for young readers.

  Great Day for UP by Dr. Seuss (1.3)  is an energetic book that celebrates the many ways that we use the word up.

  Richard Scarry’s Readers Cake Soup by Erica Farber (1.3)  follows Huckle Cat and Bridget as they try (and fail) to make a cake for Lowly Worm’s birthday.

  Honey Helps by Laura Godwin (1. 3)  uses simple words to tell the story of a dog named Happy and the little kitten named Honey who wants to help him bury his bone.

  Ink, Wink, and Blink Work Out! by Pete Whitehead (1.3)  follows three animal characters named Ink, Wink and Blink as they perform all kinds of physical actions.

  We Play on a Rainy Day by Angela Shelf Medearis (1.3)  celebrates the fun of a rainy day as a group of kids learn that a little rain doesn’t have to end their outdoor fun.

  See Me Dig by Paul Meisel (1.3)  introduces kids to a group of dogs who love to dig and have to find the perfect place to do it.

  Tiny Goes to the Library by Cari Meister (1.3)  follows Tiny, the large dog, as he and his best friend go to their favorite places, including the library.

  Beep! Beep! It’s Beeper! by Carole Lexa Schaefer (1. 3)  tells the story of Beeper, a friendly alien who likes to do a lot of the same things kids do.

  Follow Me, Mittens by Lola M. Schaefer (1.3)  is a story about a little kitten named Mittens who gets lost while out on a walk with his little boy.

  Listen to My Trumpet! by Mo Willems (1.3)  stars popular characters Gerald and Piggie. When Piggie tries to play her loud trumpet, Gerald struggles with what to say.

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  Noodles: No Kisses, Please! by Hans Wilhelm (1.3) follows Noodles the puppy as he tries to avoid getting kissed by Auntie Judy.

  Bears In the Night by Stan Bernstein (1.4)  uses very few words to share a story of the bear cubs leaving the tree house at night through a window.

  Sir Mike by Robyn Hood Black (1.4)  is a story about a young boy named Mike who is ready to fight the dragon he believes he is seeing.

  Cowboy Up! By Larry Dane Brimner (1.4) is a rhyming story that shares the life of a cowboy.

  Biscuit’s Day at the Farm by Alyssa Satin Capucilli  tells readers what happens when Biscuit the puppy heads to the farm for the day.(1.4)

  Cat Traps by Molly Coxe (1.4) uses short funny sentences to tell the story of what happens when a hungry cat sets a trap.

  Snug Bug by Cathy East Dubowski (1.4) follows a little bug as he gets ready for bed.

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  Put me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire (1.4) features Spot, an animal who wants to be in the zoo, as he explains all that he can do.

  Go to Sleep Dear Dragon by MODERN CURRICULUM PRESS (1.4)  follows a young boy into a dream medieval world where he finds a dragon egg.

  Garden Friends by DK Publishing (1.4)  uses simple words and bright illustrations to teach readers about insects who live in the garden.

  Tiny the Dog by Cari Meister (1.4)  is a story about a young boy and his large dog named Tiny, as they play in the snow.

  Hooper Humperdink…? Not Him! by Theo LeSieg (1.5) is a rhyming story about the kids the narrator wants to invite to a party.

  Thunder Doesn’t Scare Me by Lynea Bowdish (1.5)  addresses a common childhood fear of thunder through the eyes of a young girl and her dog who are trying to be brave.

  Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss (1.5) is a classic tale which follows the main character as he tells Sam-I-Am over and over that he will not try green egg and ham.

  The Chick that Wouldn’t Hatch by Claire Daniel (1. 5) tells the exciting adventure of Mother Hen’s unhatched egg, who rolls all over the farm.

  Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman (1.5)  follows a baby bird as he searches for his mother and meets all kinds of animals along the way.

  Five Silly Fishermen by Roberta Edwards  (1.5) explores counting with five silly fisherman heading out for a day of fishing.

  Happy Alphabet!: A Phonics Reader by Anna Jane Hays (1.5) is a rhyming trip through the alphabet, with a different character or object representing each letter.

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  Freddie and Flossie at the Beach by Laura Lee Hope (1.5)  join twins Freddie and Flossie as they spend a day at the beach with their dog Snap.

  I Can Bowl by Linda Johns (1.5) is an introduction to bowling through the eyes of a young boy bowling with his mother.

  Pig Has a Plan by Ethan Long (1.5) takes the reader on a trip to the barnyard where Pig just wants to take a nap, and has to come up with a plan to avoid the noise his animal friends are making.

  The Ear Book by Al Perkins (1.5)  celebrates ears and all of the things that they can hear in the world.

  Sweet Potato Pie by Anne Rockwell (1.5) highlights how an entire family stops what they are doing when Grandma bakes her sweet potato pie.

  Morris the Moose by B. Wiseman (1.5) introduces readers to Morris the moose, and highlights the similarities between different animals.

  Velveteen Rabbit and the Boy by Maria S. Barbo (1.6)  follows the Velveteen Rabbit and his little boy as they play outside just before a big storm comes.

  The Bike Lesson by Stan Berenstain (1. 6)  joins the Berenstain Bear family as Small Bear learns about bike safety from Father Bear.

  A New Home by Tim Bowers (1.6)  tells the story of Matt, a squirrel who moves into a new home, but longs for a new friend.

  Monkey Play by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (1.6) follows a group of energetic monkeys as they jump, swing, and play in the jungle.

  How Many Fish? by Caron Lee Cohen (1.6) explores what happens when six little fish in the bay meet six little feet.

Books for 1st graders to read on their own

  Come Play with Me by Marie Hall Ets (1.6) touches on the importance of patience through the story of a young girl who wants to play with the animals in the meadow.

  Snowball Soup by Mercer Mayer (1.6)  joins Little Critter and his friends as they build snowmen outside, and decide to feed them some lunch.

  Messy Bessey’s Garden by Pat McKissack (1.6)  follows a little girl named Bessey as she works hard on her little garden.

  Richard Scarry’s Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit by Richard Scarry (1.6) is a hilarious tale that explores what happens when Mr. Rabbit gets stuck in cement and his friends have to get him out.

  Fire Trucks and Rescue Vehicles by Jean Coppendale (1.6)   is a nonfiction book that introduces young readers to different kinds of rescue vehicles.

  The Cow in the House by Harriet Ziefert (1.6)  tells the story of a man struggling with a noisy house as he goes to see a wise man for advice.

  Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems (1.6)  joins Piggy and Gerald as they meet a snake who wants to play catch with them.

  One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss (1.7) introduces the reader to silly characters and situations through colorful illustrations and rhyming words.

  Old Hat, New Hat by Stan Berenstain (1.7)  explores concepts with Brother Bear as he tries on all kinds of hats while shopping for a new one.

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  The Big Honey Hunt by Stan Berenstain (1.7) joins Small Bear and Father Bear on a quest to follow a honeybee to find his honey.

  Bill’s Bike by Andy Blackford (1.7) follows a young boy named Bill as he rides his new bike for the first time.

  Biscuit Visits the Big City by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (1.7)  meets up with the little yellow puppy as he visits a busy city.

  Mice on Ice by Rebecca Emberley (1.7)  uses simple language and colorful illustrations of adorable mice characters to celebrate winter fun.

  Peanut and Pearl’s Picnic Adventure by Rebecca Kai Dotlich (1.7)  follows two friends named Peanut and Pearl as they attempt to go on a picnic together and can’t find one another.

  I Shop with My Daddy by Grace Maccarone (1.7)  tells the story of a trip to the grocery store between a father and daughter.

  Who Stole the Cookies? by Judith Moffatt (1.7)  is a mystery story about an empty cookie jar and the animals who are trying to figure out who ate all the cookies.

  Loose Tooth by Lola M. Schaefer (1.7) follows the experience of a young boy with a loose tooth

  No Mail for Mitchell by Catherine Siracusa (1.7)  is a sweet story about a dog mailman who longs to receive mail himself.

  Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now! by Dr. Seuss (1.7) explores the many ways that the title character Marvin K. Mooney can leave once it is time for him to go.

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  Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems (1.7) follows Piggie and Gerald as they debate over whether or not elephants can dance.

  A Dozen Dogs: A Math Reader by Harriet Ziefert (1.7) joins a group of different dogs as they have fun at the beach.

  Sunshine, Moonshine by Jennifer Armstrong (1.8)  is a lyrical exploration of the sun and the moon shining down on the beach, through the eyes of a young boy.

  A Trip to the Zoo from DK Reading (1.8)  is a nonfiction book that joins two young boys on a trip to the zoo.

  Fall Leaves by Don L. Curry (1.8) uses simple sentences and vivid illustrations to explore the fun of fall leaves.

  Car Goes Far by Michael Garland (1.8) follows a happy car as he goes about his day getting dirtier and ends up needing a bath.

  Mouse’s Hide-and-Seek Words: A Phonics Reader by Kathryn Heling (1.8) makes wordplay fun by encouraging readers to find small words in bigger words.

  Corduroy’s Garden by Don Freeman (1.8) revisits the adorable stuffed bear as Lisa leaves him in charge of watching over the garden.

  The Mess by Patricia Jensen (1.8) tells the story of a young boy who thinks about all the things his friends are doing while he has to clean his room.

  Sam Gets Lost by Sam Labatt (1.8)  follows a dog named Sam who jumps out of the car to explore and ends up separated from his owners

  Dragon Egg by Mallory Loehr (1. 8) explores what happens when a dragon egg rolls out of the nest and draws lots of attention.

  Fox and His Friends by Edward Marshall (1.8)  is made up of stories about Fox wanting to play with his friends, but he keeps being interrupted by his responsibilities.

1st grade level books

  Mr Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss (1.8) is a fun rhyming book that explores different sounds and encourages the reader to make them too.

  Splish Splash by Sarah Weeks (1.8)  is a rhyming story about Chub the fish and his animal friends, all getting into the bath tub.

  A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock (1.9) follows the adventures of a frantic fly and the chase that ensues after a young boy asks him where he is going.

  Shoo, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold (1.9)  explores what happens when Fly Guy finds out that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him.

  Dinosaurs Don’t, Dinosaurs Do by Steve Bjorkman (1.9) uses simple language and adorable illustrations of dinosaurs to explain good manners to young readers.

  Carl and the Puppies by Alexandra Day (1.9) follows the adventures of Carl the dog as he attempts to watch over 3 energetic puppies.

  The Lion and the Mice by Gail Herman (1.9)  is a retelling of the Aesop fable through simple language and beautiful illustrations.

  A Smelly Story by Richard Scarry (1.9) follows Huckle Cat as he tries to recover the watch that got carried away in the garbage truck.

  Hello, House! by Linda Hayward (1.9)  is a retelling of one of the “Tales of Uncle Remus”, where Brer Wolf hides in Brer Rabbit’s house to try to catch him.

   Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy (1. 9) follows the adventures of little Mabel as she tries to save her baby brother as he floats all over town in a bubble.

  Pizza for Sam by Mary Labatt (1.9) tells the story of Sam the dog as he discovers all the amazing foods that people get to eat.

  There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems (1.9) follows Gerald the elephant as he struggles with birds on his head, and his friend Piggie tries to help him.

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To make it east to find 1st grade level books for your new reader I made a printable from this list. There are 10 different styles to choose from in both color and black and white.

Just print the 1st grade reading list, fold in half, and laminate to make a convenient bookmark they can bring along to the library. They can go through them in order and check them off with a dry erase marker when they’ve read a book.

By reading books in order they will confidently read and be successful while gaining a lot of practice and exposure to a lot of vocabulary.

Book Recommendations

First of all, whether you stock up on books at your local library, have a robust home library, or not. You can still order books and have them conveninetly shipped to your house from Amazon. Wondering what should I read – we’ve got tons of great book recommendations for you! Click on the list you want to read and then you can conveninetly order from Amazon or print a book list to take to the library.

Free Printable Reading Logs

• Monthly Reading Log – this free printable has ‘traditional’ monthly themes
• Bookshelf Free Printable Reading Logs – super cute and fun for kids of all ages!
• Pencil Free Printable Reading Logs -print reading worksheet and color a pencil for each book you read
• Frozen Free Printable Reading Logs – kids will have fun tracking their reading and the books they’ve read with this motivating free printable for kids of all ages
• Princess Free Printable Reading Logs – students will have fun tracking their reading with these free printable reading logs
• Super Hero Free Printable Reading Logs – using a favorite theme of kids will encourage kids to read
• Cars Free Printable Book Logs – children will have fun tracking the books they’ve read with these clever free reading log
• Summer Free Printable Reading Logs – students will be motivated to read this summer with these ideas
• Reading Comprehension Bookmarks – this is a great tool for making sure kids are understanding what they are reading
• Reading Levels by Grade – how to pick the right books for every reading level and tons of printable book lists too

If you have a 1st grader and you are looking for more fun, hands on 1st grade Worksheets, games and activities to make learning fun – you will love these resources!

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• Ending Blends Worksheets with do a dot markers
• Cut and Paste L Blends Worksheets
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Free printable worksheets for 1st grade

Looking for even more grade 1 worksheets to review skills while having fun? Check out these resources:

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• Color the Coin Money Coloring Pages
• Addition and Subtraction Math Mystery
• Printable Addition Tic-Tac-Toe Game
• Free Hundreds Tens and Ones Worksheets
• Free printable 1st grade math worksheets

1st Grade Science

Dive into some outrageousl fun science with our hands-on experiments and first grade worksheets

• Solar System Worksheets Pack
• Life-size Human Body Project with free printable template
• EASY Lemon Battery Experiment
• 12 Hands-on Battery Experiment Ideas for Kids
• Mind-blowing Magnetic Slime for Kids
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• Balloon Solid, liquid, gas hands-on activities plus other projects
• Phases of the Moon for Kids – worksheets, activities, Oreo moon phases, and more
• Weather Unit with worksheets and hands-on weather activities for kids
• Learn the planet names with this Solar System for Kids Lesson plus tons of other Solar System Project  Ideas

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Plus don’t miss these worksheets for grade 1

• Learn about Animal Classifications for Kids with these free printable cootie catchers
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• HUGE Ocean Animals for Kids Unit
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• Learn about LOTS of life cycles for kids (panda, spider, watermelon, bee, sunflower, spider, and more!)
• TONS of fun Human Body for Kids activities, expeirments, and free printables too!
• Free Scientific Method Worksheets

Free first grade worksheets

Help children learn about the great country of the United States with these free printables. Plus don’t miss all our fun, free, and immersive history lessons for kids and our other worksheet for grade 1

• Printable USA Presidents Coloring Pages
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• Free Printable States and Capitals Matching Game
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• US States I Spy Worksheets
• Help kids understand where do I live with this clever printable activity
• Learn about American symbols with these Patriotic American Symbols for Kids
• How much do you know about USA for Kids? Color the flag, look at a map, discover famous landmarks like the statue of liberty,and more!
• American Symbols Worksheets
• Explore American History for kids including lots of fun, hands on activities and free printables
• 4 week lesson about Early Explorers for Kids
• The Colonial America for Kids lesson takes kids on a journey back to the first permanent settlement in America – Jamestown. Students will learn about colonial life with lots of hands on projects like eating Gruel, making a Wattle & Daub house, and creating a tin lantern will make the settlement come alive.
• We will make westward expansion for kids come alive for kids as they learn facts about the time period from about 1783-1898. In addition to learning about the Oregon trail, pony express, gold rush, transcontinental railroad, students will also learn to match animal trails, map the united states, and learn about North American animals too.
• Pennant History Posters to see US History At-a-Glance
• Learn about the Roaring 1920s for Kids – Printable Book to Read, Color, and Learn
• Rosa Parks for Kids Printable Reader to Color and Learn
• Martin Luther King Jr for Kids Printable Reader to Color and Learn
• Free Printable Maps including world map, continents, and country maps with and without labeling
• Ready to dive more in depth? Check out Country Study for Kids – look at 16 countries around the world up close
• Use Lego to explore famous landmarks in countries for kids
• Research and learn with these free Children around the World Worksheets
• Roll into Geography – Printable Geography Games
• You can find all our FREE printable country coloring pages covering over 36 different nations – or jump right to Spain Coloring Pages,  China Coloring Pages,  Italy Coloring Pages, Chile Coloring Pages, Germany Coloring Pages, and Costa Rica Coloring Pages
• Over 1+ million pages of Free Printable Worksheets

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TOP books in English adapted by knowledge level

Why read in the original

The more that you read, the more that you’ll know.
The more that you know, the more places you'll go.

Dr. Seuss

Any English-speaking child will confirm that Dr. Seuss does not give bad advice. If you love to read, but are afraid to start with a voluminous and full-bodied English novel, don't worry. Especially for educational purposes, publishing houses produce adapted books in English: for beginners, for the intermediate level, and so on. Yes, you will get a complete picture of the work of art a little later, but you can congratulate yourself on the first English book you read already starting from the Elementary level!

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Reading in a foreign language enriches vocabulary, even if we ourselves do not realize it. Of course, in order to learn new vocabulary more effectively, it is better to read a book, writing out unfamiliar words and memorizing their translation. When choosing books to read, be guided by your learning goals: if you need colloquial speech, pay attention to modern “light” prose, but if you want to master special vocabulary, the most obvious advice is to read literature from the area of ​​​​your professional interests.

2. Reading improves spelling

English spelling is full of mysteries and surprises. The spelling of many words defies logic: you just have to memorize. And the best way to do this is to read more English-language literature so that the images of words are stored in memory.

3. Reading broadens one's horizons

E-books and blogs, news sites and social networking feeds: reading has reached a new level in the twenty-first century. A single information space makes it possible to learn about what is happening in the most remote corners of the world, to join the world's cultural and scientific heritage.

4. Reading in the original language boosts self-esteem

Listen to how you feel when you finish the last page of your first English novel: a wonderful feeling. “She reads Orwell in the original” sounds proud! Any psychologist will tell you that motivation is important when performing any task. So do not miss the opportunity to once again praise yourself, this one is not at all superfluous! :)

Reading English books in the original is not only useful, but also pleasant

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How to choose a book to read

• Choose adapted books in English for your level (see the list of recommended books for levels A2-C1 later in the article).
• Choose works according to your ability: start with short stories, gradually moving to larger literary forms.
• The more exciting the learning, the more effective it is: try to find books that are interesting for you. Detectives, thrillers, mysticism - or any other topic that awakens your imagination and makes you read the book to the end will do.

Children's books in English

If you know only a few hundred words in English, pay attention to children's literature: many children's books are also interesting for adults. In addition, children's literature, as a rule, is generously provided with illustrations, which helps to understand the plot.

Fun fact: the acclaimed children's writer Dr. Seuss, discussed earlier in our article, wrote his best book, The Cat in the Hat , using just 220 words. This list of the first children's words was compiled by the publisher, obliging the author to use them in his work: everything to earn the love of the target audience!

Free English-language children's books can be found on the Internet. For example, on the KidsWorldFun resource.

English comics

Like children's literature, comics are a great way to start reading in a new language. There are a great many genres of comics: there are comics for children, for adults, entertaining and educational.

• Free Online Comics Library
• Marvel Comics
• English grammar comics

Film scripts in English

One of the proven and effective methods of learning a new language, recommended by many polyglots, is to read books in the target language that are already familiar in translation. The same applies to film adaptations: it is useful to read the scripts of the films you have watched. Advantages: the context is known, the plot is clear, you can guess the meaning of new words in the course of the story.

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Books in English about personal development and professional literature

Reading them kills two birds with one stone: you learn English vocabulary that is relevant to you and learn new things about a topic that is important to you. If you are keenly interested in something, why not read about it in English? Another advantage of such literature is that it is easier to read than fiction novels. The style is simpler, the vocabulary is limited to the topic under consideration.

Reading in English improves vocabulary

3 "life hacks" for beginning readers of English literature

It is not necessary to understand every word

Сontext is king (context is king)! If you have grasped the main idea of ​​the story, that is enough. Moreover, if you understand everything you read, most likely you have taken a book of too low a level for yourself. Try to find such books where about 70% of the vocabulary will be familiar (the rest will have to be written out and learned).

Read aloud in English

It may seem strange, but reading has proven to be excellent for improving pronunciation and listening - if it is reading aloud. By reading aloud, you tune in to the sound range of the language being studied. However, it is important to work on pronunciation and in addition to reading, otherwise the incorrectly “guessed” pronunciation of a particular word may annoy you for years afterwards.

When reading in English, listen to audio books

When learning English, in which the same combination of letters can be pronounced in a dozen different ways, it is very important to pay attention to the correct pronunciation of new words. We have already written about the book + audiobook format: when reading an English-language book, you listen to its audio version, voiced by native English speakers. Very handy for learning pronunciation!

English books: read and listen

Books adapted for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of English (A2-C1)

A2 level - elementary level

Books in English help develop vocabulary

Level B1 - threshold or intermediate (threshold or intermediate)

Read English books in the original

Intermediate English (intermediate, B1-B2)

Learning English by reading books in the original is interesting and exciting

B2 - intermediate-advanced level (vantage or upper intermediate)

Airport Arthur Hailey Level: upper-intermediate Genre: thriller Volume: approx. 180000 characters English version: British/Canadian Disaster novel based on real events is fascinating even after half a century. Book: Airport Screen adaptation: Airport (1970)

The Talented Mr. Ripley Ripley Patricia Highsmith Level: upper-intermediate Genre: detective, drama Volume: approx. 130000 characters English version: American Tom Ripley is a 25-year-old young man who grew up without parents in an atmosphere of hatred and fear. Is it any wonder that his attitude to the world and people is not distinguished by special tenderness? .. Screen adaptation: The Talented Mr Ripley (1999) Audiobook download: mp3 (5 files, 182 minutes, 208 Mb)

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С1 - advanced level of English (advanced)

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10 free sites ‹ Ingleks

Belinsky wrote that the greatest treasure is a good library. Today we invite you to visit 10 "treasures" where you can read online and download books in English. Moreover, you will get acquainted with a resource that will make sure that you do not forget to read the next chapter of the work.

1. BookRix

The first site is a large online library of classical literature and books by so-called independent authors. The latter are our contemporaries, they present their works free of charge to the reader's judgment. The site has a sorting of books by language (languages), you can find here the books of our compatriots in Russian. You can also select the genre of the work and sort the books by popularity. All books in English can be read online for free in a convenient built-in program, most of the works can be saved to your computer or e-book.

2. Project Gutenberg

We present you the website of the world-famous Project Gutenberg. The goal of the project is to create a free electronic library accessible to everyone. To do this, various works are digitized and stored on the specified site. Here are works that are in the public domain, that is, they are mostly classics and not very well-known modern authors. At the moment, representatives of the project said that they have already managed to digitize more than 57,000 texts. You can find books on specific topics by clicking Book Categories in the menu on the left. If you need to find a specific work, enter its title or author in the search box. Any book on the project can be read online or downloaded for free.

3. PupilGarage

This free library in English contains not only fiction, but also books on programming, mathematics, management, etc. We recommend that you pay attention to this site for those who are looking for professional literature: you will find useful information and at the same time learn terminology in English. All books can be read online or downloaded for free in PDF format. To open or download a book, click on its title and in the window that opens, click on the inscription Click here.

4. ManyBooks

The Manybooks e-library provides its visitors with more than 33,000 free books in English and other languages. Most of the works are presented in English. You can sort books by genre, author, popularity, and read reviews in the Recommendations section. The main advantage of this site is that all books can be downloaded for free in more than 20 formats, that is, you can read the work from any device, be it a smartphone or tablet. The book can also be read online.

5. DailyLit

Can't find time to read? Then we recommend using this interesting site. To get started, register on it, it's completely free and, to the credit of the owners, they won't send you a single unnecessary letter: you decide what will come to your mail. You need to select a book and click the Read Online button on the page with its description, so you can read the book directly on the site in good quality.

What about those who have absolutely no time to read? Try the following convenient method. Subscribe to the book: on the days you have chosen, another excerpt from the work will come to the mail, the length of which, again, is determined by you. To do this, on the book page, click the big green Read button, then select the days on which it will be convenient for you to receive and read letters, as well as the length of the passage. After that, click Create Subscription. Now you will receive parts of the work by mail, for reading which you can set aside a few minutes. In this way, you will both improve your English and develop. Very handy for busy people!

6. Read Print

This resource presents the works of classics of world literature in English. Books can not be downloaded, but you can read online for free. The site is easy to navigate, the works are conveniently divided into chapters. The Quotes section contains wonderful quotes from works published on the site. All wise thoughts are classified by topic and by author. By the way, there are works of Russian classics in English here. You can start reading with Russian literature already familiar to you, then unfamiliar words will not prevent you from understanding what you read.

7. Ebooks for all

Another large free library with easy navigation. All books are sorted by genre, and the site has a convenient search that allows you to find any work. Any of the presented works can be read for free, most of the books are available for download. In addition to fiction, the library also contains books on medicine, law, economics, etc. In addition to works by English-speaking authors, the site has masterpieces of world literature, including books by Russian writers.

8. eBooks@Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's oldest public universities. On their website, they host digitized books, mostly classics. Site navigation is simple: you can sort books by author, title, subject, or use the site search. Any work can be read online for free. To do this, select a work and in the window that opens, turn the pages using the buttons in the upper left corner or at the bottom of the page. Also at the bottom of the page you will find a button that will allow you to download any book in English for free. Several formats are available for download, including for mobile devices.

9. PublicBookshelf

Do you like to read novels? Then this site will be to your liking. Here is one of the largest collections of novels in English on the Internet. There are both classical masterpieces and works by contemporary authors. Books can not be downloaded, but you can read online for free.

10. Quotev

Quotev is one of the favorite publishing places for young obscure writers. They, as a rule, post on the site not too voluminous works of various subjects. Here you will find thrillers, fantasy, adventure, and other genres. Most of the books are aimed at a youth audience. Don't know what to read? Try to choose your favorite genre and sort books by popularity.

Do you remember Voltaire's famous saying “When you read authors who write well, you get used to speaking well”? This principle also works in English: the more you read, the easier it is for you to speak.

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