Pr 4: The Merchant Of Venice (+Ebook +Audio)

The Merchant of Venice (+ eBook + Audio) by William Shakespeare, part of the Pearson English Readers Level 4 series, brings one of the world's greatest literary classics to English learners through carefully graded language. Bassanio dreams of marrying Portia but lacks the money to pursue his future. His loyal friend Antonio agrees to help by borrowing from the ruthless moneylender Shylock, accepting an extraordinary condition: if the debt is not repaid within three months, Shylock will claim a pound of Antonio's flesh. As the deadline approaches, the story unfolds into a gripping tale of friendship, sacrifice, justice, mercy, love, and revenge. With simplified language, engaging illustrations, integrated eBook access, and professionally recorded audio, this edition allows learners to enjoy Shakespeare's masterpiece while developing their reading, listening, vocabulary, grammar, and overall communication skills. It is an excellent resource for classroom use, self-study, and exam preparation.

Level: Pearson English Readers Level 4 (CEFR B1)

Main Themes of the Book

• Friendship and loyalty
• Justice versus mercy
• Love and marriage
• Revenge and forgiveness
• Moral choices and human values
• Shakespearean drama in simplified English
• Vocabulary and reading comprehension development
• Listening practice with integrated audio

Why You Should Read This Book by William Shakespeare

• Enjoy one of William Shakespeare's most famous plays in accessible English.
• Expand your vocabulary through carefully graded language.
• Improve reading fluency and listening skills with the included eBook and Audio.
• Strengthen grammar and overall English comprehension naturally.
• Perfect for intermediate English learners (Level 4 / CEFR B1).
• Suitable for classroom learning, independent study, and exam preparation.
• Experience a timeless literary masterpiece while developing language skills.
• Part of the internationally trusted Pearson English Readers series.

The Merchant of Venice (+ eBook + Audio) is the perfect combination of classic literature and effective language learning. This Pearson English Readers Level 4 edition makes Shakespeare's unforgettable story accessible to English learners while helping them build confidence in reading, listening, vocabulary, and comprehension.