Pride and Prejudice (A2 level)

• Mejorar la comprensión lectora en inglés a través de una historia divertida y accesible.
• Ampliar el vocabulario con palabras y expresiones de uso cotidiano en contexto.
• Reforzar estructuras gramaticales básicas, como el pasado simple, los adjetivos y los conectores.
• Fomentar el gusto por la lectura en otro idioma con un clásico adaptado.
• Ganar confianza al leer en inglés gracias a una narración sencilla y entretenida.
• Acercar la literatura en lengua inglesa a lectores de todas las edades.
• Favorecer la lectura guiada o compartida, en clase o en casa.

1. An assembly: a formal social party where people got together to talk, dance and meet new people.
2. An income: the money a person receives from the work on their land and estate.
3. A piano-forte: a musical instrument with black and white keys.
4. A militia regiment: a group of men trained as soldiers.
5. A footman: a male servant at a wealthy house.
6. A carriage: a vehicle with wheels driven by horses.
7. A breakfast parlour: a small room used for eating breakfast.
8. A drawing room: a room in a large house used for sitting with guests.
9. Needlework: the action of using a needle and a thread to make a design.
10. An offence: an action that is upsetting.
11. An estate: an area of land that belongs to a person.
12. To inherit: to receive something after its owner dies.
13. To be ordained: to officially give someone a position in the Church.
14. Right Honourable: a title for a member of the nobility.
15. A parish: an area centred around a church.
16. Madam: a polite way to refer to a woman.
17. The corps: an organized group of soldiers.
18. The late: a person who has died.
19. A godfather: a man who, when a child is baptised, promises to help them and their education.
20. A clergyman: a man who is a member of the Church.
21. A godson: a boy or a man who has a godfather or godmother.
22. An engagement: two people who are going to get married.
23. A parsonage: a house given to the man who begins to work in a church.
24. To dine: to have dinner.
25. Thoughtful: to consider other people’s feelings.
26. A governess: a woman dedicated to raising and educating young children.
27. To be out in society: when a young woman is allowed to go to society events.
28. To bow: to move your head or body forward as a sign of respect.
29. To be at someone’s disposal: to be available when they need you.
30. To take into account: to think about something before making a decision.
31. An accusation: to say that someone has done something wrong.
32. The grounds: the area around a house in an estate.
33. The woods: the area of trees in an estate.
34. A stream: a small river.
35. A housekeeper: a female servant who takes care of a house.
36. A steward: a male servant who takes care of an estate.
37. Financial: something related to money.
38. Ardent: very strong and intense.
39. A match: a romantic relationship between two people who are going to get married.
40. To bear: to accept something that you do not like.
41. To owe: to have to pay someone back for something they have given you.
42. An inn: a place for travellers to eat and sleep.
43. A debt: an amount of money that you must pay.
44. A merchant: a person whose job is to sell things.
45. A gambler: a person who likes to spend money playing games.
46. Wellbeing: comfort and happiness.
47. To embrace: to hold someone between your arms.
48. To praise: to express your admiration for someone.
49. To be eager: to want to do something very much.
50. To go shooting: to go hunting for animals or birds in the countryside.