5 great Novels to help improve your English
Reading novels is obviously one of the most fun and effective ways to
help improve your English language skills. It helps to expand your vocabulary
and expose you to different sentence structures, all while you enjoy some
wonderful stories.
we list 5 novels, including William Golding’s Lord of the Flies and
George Orwell’s Animal Farm, to help improve your English.
1. Lord of the Flies – William Golding
This book is a modern classic and a popular study text for schools all
over the world. When a group of boys is isolated on a desert island, the
society they create descends into ruthless behavior. Golding uses dramatic
and descriptive language, almost like poetry, making you feel like you’re in the
scenes yourself
2. The Wind in the Willows – Kenneth Grahame
This classic tale takes place in the English countryside and shares the
adventures of the animals that live by the river. Grahame’s simple use of
language with imaginative stories makes this a pleasurable read for adults and
children.
3. Animal Farm – George Orwell
This short, allegorical novel tells the story of animals rebelling against
their human masters and is a satire of the Stalin era in the Soviet Union.
Orwell uses simple English to appeal to all reading levels with a ‘less is more’
approach, and the animals speak in short, clear sentences.
4. The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway is well-known for his clear, straightforward writing
style and short sentence structure, which is great for English language
learners and many people have read it in school. It’s the courageous tale of a
Cuban fisherman and his battle to land a giant marlin and it’s a perfect
introduction to Hemingway as an author.
5. High Fidelity – Nick Hornby
A must-read for any music lover, this modern story uses a casual
language style. It is written from the point of view of the main character, Rob, a
heartbroken vinyl record store owner living in north London. It has a quick-
pace feel with short, funny conversations between characters that really keep
the story moving.