Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Aronnax, Conseil and Ned Land explore the seas aboard Captain Nemo’s Nautilus.

Explore 20 Thousand Leagues Under the Sea through an adapted English edition at CEFR B2+. Read for the story, pause over unfamiliar expressions and return to the passages that catch your interest.

• A language-learning adaptation of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, rather than the unabridged original.
• Reading language: English. Edition level: CEFR B2+.

For readers who want to practise English through a sustained story rather than isolated exercises. You do not need to know Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea beforehand. Pause to look up recurring words, then reread the passage to follow how they are used.

This edition is labelled CEFR B2+. It is aimed at readers with an upper-intermediate foundation who want sustained reading practice. The level is a guide to choosing an edition; it does not mean every word will already be familiar.

What language will I read?

The story is in English. The language of this page describes the edition and does not change its reading language.

Is this the original text?

This is a language-learning adaptation of 20 Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, rather than the unabridged original.

Who is this edition for?

Readers looking for English reading practice at CEFR B2+. Prior knowledge of the story is not required.