Romance · Audiobook read-along
Pride and Prejudice
Wit, family, and misjudged first impressions in Austen's most beloved romance.
Reading Pride and Prejudice in English
Best for: B1 (Intermediate), with read-along support
Austen's novel follows Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters as their mother tries to marry them all off to wealthy men. The real pleasure is in the witty dialogue — characters say one thing and mean another, and misunderstandings drive the whole plot. At B1 you will follow the story comfortably; the longer narrative passages are the trickier parts, but the dialogue rewards careful reading.
What you'll practise
- Reported speech and indirect statement in drawing-room conversation
- Vocabulary of social class, manners, and domestic life in Regency England
- Recognising irony when characters are polite but critical
- Read along as each line is highlighted to catch the rhythm of the dialogue
How to read it here: press play and follow the highlighted text as it's read aloud, and tap any word you don't know for a definition graded to your level. Start reading free →
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Common questions about reading Pride and Prejudice
What level of English is Pride and Prejudice best for?
Pride and Prejudice suits B1 (Intermediate) learners. With read-along audio and tap-to-define vocabulary, you can read it a little above your comfort level without getting stuck.
Is Pride and Prejudice free to read in English?
Yes. Pride and Prejudice is free to read here with synced read-along narration — no signup and no payment.
Does Pride and Prejudice come with audio?
Yes. Every book on The Reading Corner is narrated, with the words highlighting in time as you listen and every difficult word explained on tap — so you read and hear English together.
