Dive into the heart of Roman Antiquity and master intermediate English (B1-B2) in an exciting way! This Graded Historical Novel was designed specifically for you, an English learner at the B1 and B2 levels, who wants to turn studying into a captivating adventure. Leave tedious grammar textbooks and vocabulary lists behind and embark on a journey through time under the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
🏛️ The Story: The Cogs of the Empire
Follow the story of Lucius, a young scribe from Rome whose secret mission takes him from the luxurious halls of the Forum to the harsh realities of the frontier. His journey with Hadrian's Imperial Comitatus will allow you to discover the true pillars of the Roman Empire:
•Hadrian's Wall in Britannia: Understand the politics of consolidation and defense of the Empire.
•The Imperial Economy: Discover the vital importance of grain from Egypt and silver from Hispania for the survival of the capital.
•Law and Justice: Observe how Roman Law unifies diverse peoples across the provinces.
•Administration and Logistics: Appreciate the genius of Roman engineering, from the Aqueducts to the Roman Roads, which ensure the Pax Romana.
📚 Your Linguistic Advantage (Levels B1-B2)
This book is much more than just a story; it is a meticulously designed language acquisition tool:
•Ideal Length: With nearly 20,000 words of content, this work offers sustained and consistent immersion. Each chapter is over 1000 words, ideal for improving your reading speed.
•Essential Vocabulary: The story intensively uses the 1000 most frequent words in the English language. You will thus reinforce the foundations of your daily vocabulary through a rich historical context.
•Simple and Clear Language: The grammar and sentence structures are maintained at the B1-B2 level, allowing you to focus on overall comprehension without being constantly blocked by complexity.
•Natural Acquisition: By reading a captivating story, your brain absorbs English structures naturally and intuitively, improving your fluency and vocabulary memorization.
Don't just read, learn by living the story! Prepare to see the world through the eyes of a Roman citizen, while making significant progress in your mastery of English. It's time to move to the next level!
