English Books

Why is it worth reading English books?

Expand your vocabulary, practise sentence structure and grammar: English books are the perfect support for learning all aspects of the language. You can choose from numerous subject areas, genres and levels of difficulty - from fiction literature for beginners to scientific textbooks. This allows you to customise your English literature to suit your language level and interests. In addition, native speakers buy books in English.

Which English books are easy to read and suitable for beginners?

«Alice's Adventures in Wonderland» by Lewis Carroll is a classic among English books for the first language levels. This fantastic story enjoys a huge fan base, and not just among children and young people. The simple language and exciting plot are also pure entertainment for adult language beginners.

Tip: The work is also available as an e-book on Ex Libris. «The Happy Prince» by Oscar Wilde tells the story of a statue with special abilities. The story for children is also suitable for adult beginners to the English language.

Which English books should I have read?

It is worth savouring some literary works in the original - such as «Oliver Twist» by Charles Dickens. To follow the spectacular adventures of the orphan boy in English, language level A2 to B1 is recommended. This also applies to Aldous Huxley's «Brave New World», a dystopia with a high-tension factor from 1960. A current English book that you should know is «Ugly Love» by Colleen Hoover. The bestselling author's love story became a bestseller after its publication. A current bestseller worth reading is the satirical «Yesteryear» by Caro Claire Burke.

Which English books are suitable for advanced learners to improve their English?

Fantastic entertainment and language practice all in one are found in the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. The English books are particularly suitable after completing the B1 exam and will lead you to further knowledge in an almost magical way. Learn English and immerse yourself in a captivating story - Jojo Moyes' «Me Before You» is the perfect way to do this. The novel was published in German under the title «Ein ganzes halbes Jahr».

Can I learn English with English books?

English books are a valuable learning aid. Beginners should choose children's books, advanced learners turn to classic and modern novels. Bilingual works in German and English are also an effective way of learning the language. It is also advisable to take a language course. This also works in the comfort of your own home, for example with an audio course and other self-study materials.