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Swedish & English

Andersens sagor

Original author
Hans Christian Andersen
Adapted by
Line by Line Publishing,

Read Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen in Swedish and English, a parallel text graded reader with audio. Available in CEFR levels A2, B1, B2, and C1.

Available editions

A2
Short, concrete sentences for early learners.
6,180 sentences
B1
Longer sentences and a wider vocabulary.
3,736 sentences
B2
Complex sentences and a fuller vocabulary, close to everyday native reading.
3,492 sentences
C1
Original English — Rich, nuanced prose with complex sentences and vocabulary.
2,779 sentences

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Kejsarens nya kläder
The Emperor's New Clothes
1

För många år sedan fanns det en kejsare.

Many years ago, there was an Emperor.

2

Han älskade nya kläder väldigt mycket.

He loved new clothes very much.

3

Han spenderade alla sina pengar på kläder.

He spent all his money on clothes.

4

Han brydde sig inte om sina soldater.

He did not care about his soldiers.

5

Han gick inte på teatern.

He did not go to the theatre.

6

Han gick inte på jakt.

He did not go hunting.

7

Han gick bara ut för att visa sina nya kläder.

He only went out to show his new clothes.