Good Fictions for Learning English
When you want to read a book in English, it can be hard to know where to start. There are millions of good books for you to choose from! So, which books should you try reading? We strongly believe in the learning of language through reading fiction.
Reading books for learning English is important as fiction can bring us imaginatively to different worlds, different periods and different situations; the process of reading English stories can bring us in contact with the English language in use in different circumstances. You can learn a lot of vocabulary from them, and more importantly, you can learn more about the culture of native speakers.
You might think that English fiction is too difficult for an English learner to read. But in fact, popular fiction is perfect for learning English, since it is often written in simple and plain English. To become really popular, they need to be interesting and easy to understand. And it is in the nature of human beings to enjoy a good story. In this article, we will introduce you five good fiction books for learning English!
Angels and Demons
Angels & Demons is a 2000 bestselling mystery-thriller novel written by American author Dan Brown. The leading character is this book is Robert Langdon, Harvard symbologist. He discovers the resurgence of an ancient brotherhood known as the Illuminati, he flies to Rome to warn the Vatican, the Illuminati’s most hated enemy. Joining forces with beautiful Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra, Langdon follows a centuries-old trail of ancient symbols in the hope of preventing the Illuminati’s deadly plot against the Roman Catholic Church from coming to fruition.
Comments:
It is a very exciting book as it involves lots of puzzle-solving. The mix of religious and historical elements adds an intriguing and intellectual twist to the mystery. If you love art, history, adventure and Italy, you should not miss this book!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Written by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter is the most successful fantasy book series in recent centuries. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is the first book of this series. It is about how young Harry Potter gets an invitation to Hogwarts, a school where kids learn magic. And his life changes forever.
Comments:
Harry Potter is written for young adults, so the writing is very simple but still full of life. J.K. Rowling is a very talented writer and story-teller. It’s also a British book, so if you’re learning British English, you can find some UK-specific writing inside.
Devil wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada is a 2003 best-selling novel by Lauren Weisberger about a young woman who is hired as a personal assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor, a job that becomes nightmarish as she struggles to keep up with her boss’s grueling schedule and demeaning demands.
Comments:
If you like fashion, you must read this book. It is a very funny book to read especially for young girls who are interested in fashion industry and public relations world. You might feel the same if you are serving a demanding boss as well!
The Book Thief
In 1938, young orphan Liesel arrives at the home of her new foster parents, Hans and Rosa. When Hans, a kindly painter, learns that Liesel cannot read, he teaches the child the wonders of the written language. Liesel grows to love books, even rescuing one from a Nazi bonfire. Though Liesel’s new family barely scrape by, their situation becomes even more precarious when they secretly shelter a Jewish boy whose father once saved Hans’ life.
Comments:
This is a book about the joy of learning, compassion and love. The English there is beautifully written, you can learn a lot of wonderful sentences through this book. If you are a history lover, pick this book and read it!
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