Book Recommendation: The Old Man and the Sea

 

Reading an English novel is a big achievement in the processing of mastering a new language. The thought of committing to a book (a novel!) may be a little intimidating but the feeling of satisfaction you will have after completing it will motivate you to read more books in English.  

The Old Man and the Sea is short novel about a three-day struggle between an old Cuban fisherman named Santiago and the greatest catch of his life, a giant marlin. It is considered a classic, written by American author Ernest Hemingway. 

I’ve included a link where you can read The Old Man and the Sea here online. There is also the option of listening to the story in two different speeds (slow or fast) while you read along with the text, which is great for pronunciation. 

You will enjoy The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. 

Book recommendation for English learners

Reading an English novel is a big achievement in the processing of mastering a new language. The thought of committing to a book (a novel!) may be a little intimidating but the feeling of satisfaction you will have after completing it will motivate you to read more books in English. 

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Hadden is an easy-to-follow English novel about a 15-year-old boy from the UK named Christopher who tries to solve a mystery. The story is written in simple English and is around 200 pages in length. This award-winning novel is told by Christopher (written in the first-person) who, as you quickly learn, has some behavioral difficulties, and understanding the world from his perspective is truly unique. 

This is a complete novel, not simplified in any way for English learners, and I encourage you to try it. I hope that reading more books in English will open new worlds for you.