24 Bilingual Novels Vietnamese/English (A1

Vietnamese English English

24 complete novels
in Vietnamese and English – Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Franz Kafka, Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, Lewis Carroll, Robert Louis Stevenson, Theodor Fontane, Stefan Zweig, Rudyard Kipling, Daniel Defoe, James Joyce, Molière, Gaston Leroux, Maurice Leblanc, Johanna Spyri and L. Frank Baum.
Every sentence translated in sync
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Rewritten in modern language
Each novel is specially prepared for language learners – from A1 to C2, with the full storyline preserved. You'll know immediately which novel to start with.
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Why novels build fluency faster than textbooks:

Textbooks give you rules. Novels give you language as it really sounds – over hundreds of pages, with characters you won't forget. Here are ten reasons these 24 volumes can take your Vietnamese further than another grammar workbook:

Vocabulary in context

Words are learned in meaningful context, not in isolation. A word that appears at a dramatic moment sticks – unlike the list you've forgotten three days later. That's how vocabulary becomes durable and ready to use in real Vietnamese conversation.

Repetition through plot

Characters, settings and typical phrases recur from chapter to chapter. You meet the same words again and again, each time in a new situation – natural repetition that doesn't feel like cramming. That is exactly the frequency your memory needs.

Motivation through story

You want to know what happens next – so you read on. That inner pull is the real difference from a textbook: you're not learning because you have to, but because you want to reach the next chapter. Longer reading sessions happen naturally.

Natural sentence patterns

Literature teaches idiomatic structures that rarely appear in textbooks – inversions, asides and the natural word order of narration and dialogue. These are the patterns you need so your Vietnamese sounds less like textbook prose and more natural.

Grammar through examples

Instead of studying an abstract rule, you see it in action again and again – and absorb it because you keep reading. After meeting the same structure dozens of times in a story, you no longer need to memorize the rule in isolation.

Idioms & expressions

The phrases that make all the difference in conversations with native speakers rarely appear in vocabulary lists – but they appear constantly in novels. Here you meet them with the English translation right next to them and learn what people actually say.

Emotional memory

Words tied to a scene, an image or a feeling stick longer than isolated flashcards. A word you learned in the tense moment of a crime story is one you're less likely to forget.

Reliable understanding

The English translation is always next to the Vietnamese sentence – revealed on tap or permanently visible. You understand every sentence without reaching for a dictionary or losing momentum. That's the difference between giving up and reading on.

Real sense of achievement

"I finished a novel in Vietnamese." That achievement stays with you for weeks – more than any vocabulary test ever could. Every novel you complete raises your confidence for the next one.

Reading speed visibly grows

On page 1, you need the English translation sentence by sentence. By page 100, you need it only every few paragraphs. By page 200, perhaps not at all – you read Vietnamese the way you read English. This transition is tangible and one of the most satisfying moments in language learning.

These are the novels waiting for you:

Vietnamese English English

The greatest voices of world literature – each novel rewritten by native speakers and adapted to the right language level. You'll know immediately where to start – and how far this path can take you.

A1 – Beginner: 4 novels with simple vocabulary, around 120 to 250 pages each. Perfect once you've learned your first 600 Vietnamese words.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum

120 pages

Treasure Island

R. L. Stevenson

230 pages

Heidi

Johanna Spyri

250 pages

Around the World in 80 Days

Jules Verne

250 pages

A2 – Elementary: 4 novels from adventure, mystery and classics, around 80 to 270 pages each. For learners who know about 1,300 Vietnamese words.

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Arthur Conan Doyle

220 pages

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

R. L. Stevenson

80 pages

The Time Machine

H. G. Wells

100 pages

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain

270 pages

B1 – Intermediate: 4 novels from mystery, adventure and world literature, around 50 to 260 pages each. For learners who know about 2,100 Vietnamese words.

Arsène Lupin

Maurice Leblanc

260 pages

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Stefan Zweig

50 pages

The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling

180 pages

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

70 pages

B2 – Upper Intermediate: 4 novels with literary depth, around 260 to 300 pages each. For learners who know about 3,000 Vietnamese words.

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux

260 pages

The Lost World

Arthur Conan Doyle

300 pages

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

300 pages

Persuasion

Jane Austen

260 pages

C1 – Advanced: 4 masterpieces with rich style, around 270 to 330 pages each. For learners who know 4,000+ Vietnamese words.

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

330 pages

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde

270 pages

Effi Briest

Theodor Fontane

330 pages

Robinson Crusoe

Daniel Defoe

320 pages

C2 – Mastery: 4 works for the highest level, around 90 to 330 pages each. For learners who know about 5,000 Vietnamese words.

Dubliners

James Joyce

210 pages

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

100 pages

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen

330 pages

Tartuffe

Molière

90 pages

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Meet the authors:

21 authors from seven countries – from English classics and French comedy to German-language modernism.

Jane Austen

England

Novel of manners

L. Frank Baum

USA

Children & young adult

Lewis Carroll

England

Fantasy & nonsense

Daniel Defoe

England

Adventure novel

Arthur Conan Doyle

Scotland

Mystery & detective fiction

Theodor Fontane

Germany

Realist novel of manners

James Joyce

Ireland

Modernism & short story

Franz Kafka

Prague (German-language)

Existentialism & surrealism

Rudyard Kipling

England

Adventure & children's book

Maurice Leblanc

France

Crime & gentleman thief

Gaston Leroux

France

Mystery & gothic novel

Molière

France

Comedy & drama

William Shakespeare

England

Tragedy & drama

Mary Shelley

England

Gothic & science fiction

Johanna Spyri

Switzerland

Children & homeland novel

R. L. Stevenson

Scotland

Adventure & gothic

Mark Twain

USA

Adventure & humour

Jules Verne

France

Science fiction & adventure

H. G. Wells

England

Science fiction

Oscar Wilde

Ireland

Social satire & drama

Stefan Zweig

Austria

Novella & psychological portrait

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English only, both side by side – or hide the translation and reveal it on tap.

Adjust the font size

Make the text larger or smaller with one tap – ideal for any screen and any reading habit.

Clickable table of contents

Each novel has its own table of contents, plus a master index for all 24 novels. One click takes you to the right chapter.

On every device

Read on a PC, tablet or smartphone, all in the browser. No app, no e-reader, no installation.

Swap the order

You decide whether Vietnamese appears above English – or the other way around. As you gain confidence, reverse the order and start with the Vietnamese sentence.

Bookmarks per chapter

Add bookmarks to passages you want to return to – a beautiful sentence, a vocabulary word, a turning point. One click and you're back.

Dark mode for evenings

Bright reading mode during the day, dark mode for relaxed reading in the evening. Easy on the eyes and perfect for long reading sessions in bed.

Synced across all devices

Continue on your tablet where you left off on your PC in the morning – your reading progress travels with you. One login, all devices.

What readers say:

A few comments from readers at different language levels – representative of many emails we receive after the first few weeks.

"For two years I tried to read original Vietnamese novels and kept giving up. With these bilingual editions, the pieces suddenly fit together – and for the first time I read with real flow. I finished Heidi in three weeks."

Andrea K., 58
Learner at A2
first real novel

"Finally, texts that don't feel artificially simplified. I'm reading The Picture of Dorian Gray in Vietnamese – and noticing how many idioms real literature contains that never appear in a course."

Martin B., 44
Learner at C1
literary depth

"I was worried that at over 70 I'd struggle with the technology. But it was simple: open the browser, log in, read. I can adjust the font size, and one tap shows me the English translation. Exactly what I need."

Renate H., 71
Learner at B1
simple to use

"I already had the 400 bilingual stories, and this was the perfect next step. The novels are in a different league: finally, characters I can follow for weeks. I devoured The Hound of the Baskervilles in bed in the evenings."

Stefan O., 39
Existing customer · A2/B1
logical upgrade

"The selection is cleverly put together – from short A1 entries like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz all the way to Shakespeare at C2. I now use the package in class with my students because the level grading really fits."

Christina W., 51
Language teacher
level grading fits

"30 minutes each way on the train, morning and evening – after three months I'd finished four novels. Before, I just scrolled on my phone. Now my commute actually feels worth something."

Thomas G., 47
Commuter · B1
time finally useful

Frequently asked questions:

I'm only at A2 – can I still read a novel?
Yes. Four novels are specially prepared for A1, and four more for A2. Every sentence is individually translated – you can reveal the English translation at any time. That means you understand what you read from the start.
Do I need to install anything or own an e-reader?
No. You read all novels directly in your browser – on PC, tablet or smartphone. No app, no e-reader, no installation.
When do I get access after my purchase?
Right away. After payment is complete, you automatically receive an email with your personal access link. You can start reading immediately.
Is this a subscription? How long do I have access?
This is not a subscription. You pay once – there are no recurring fees. We guarantee you 10 years of online access.
Are the novels abridged or complete?
The novels are complete learner editions – every plotline, every character and every twist is preserved. They were rewritten by native speakers in modern language for language learners, each adapted to the right level (A1 to C2). So you read the complete story in a style that sounds contemporary – not in the original 19th-century Vietnamese.
Who did the translations?
The translations were prepared and edited by native-speaking linguists with experience in bilingual learning materials.
How does the 31-day guarantee work?
Email our support team within 31 days of purchase, and we will refund the full purchase price. No questions asked.
Is there also an audio version?
No. The 24 novels are designed purely for reading – you see every sentence in Vietnamese and English side by side. The package contains no audio track and no pronunciation feature; if you want to train your listening comprehension, one of our language courses is the best companion.

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24 bilingual novels from A1 to C2 —
read real literature in Vietnamese with English next to every sentence.

What you get:

Why novels build fluency faster than textbooks:

Vocabulary in context

Repetition through plot

Motivation through story

Natural sentence patterns

Grammar through examples

Idioms & expressions

Emotional memory

Reliable understanding

Real sense of achievement

Reading speed visibly grows

These are the novels waiting for you:

Meet the authors:

Which novel is right for me?

Reading features in your browser:

Switchable display

Adjust the font size

Clickable table of contents

On every device

Swap the order

Bookmarks per chapter

Dark mode for evenings

Synced across all devices

What readers say:

Frequently asked questions:

Get your Vietnamese/English bilingual novels here:

Select your course here:

Secure Order:

What distinguishes this language course from others?

Fast-paced progress:

Sophisticated software:

A variety of tasks each day:

Unique learning methods:

No subscription model:

Exclusive learning community:

24 bilingual novels from A1 to C2 — read real literature in Vietnamese with English next to every sentence.

What you get:

Why novels build fluency faster than textbooks:

Vocabulary in context

Repetition through plot

Motivation through story

Natural sentence patterns

Grammar through examples

Idioms & expressions

Emotional memory

Reliable understanding

Real sense of achievement

Reading speed visibly grows

These are the novels waiting for you:

Meet the authors:

Which novel is right for me?

Reading features in your browser:

Switchable display

Adjust the font size

Clickable table of contents

On every device

Swap the order

Bookmarks per chapter

Dark mode for evenings

Synced across all devices

What readers say:

Frequently asked questions:

Get your Vietnamese/English bilingual novels here:

Select your course here:

Secure Order:

What distinguishes this language course from others?

Fast-paced progress:

Sophisticated software:

A variety of tasks each day:

Unique learning methods:

No subscription model:

Exclusive learning community:

24 bilingual novels from A1 to C2 —
read real literature in Vietnamese with English next to every sentence.