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How do I understand the language in Pride and Prejudice? I'm 13 and we haven't studied it in school but I would like to read it for fun but I can't understand even the first page! Can someone please help me out!
Laura Cruz I had that problem with all Jane Austen's novel as well, the thing is I am mexican and even though I study english since I was 6, it is difficult to u…moreI had that problem with all Jane Austen's novel as well, the thing is I am mexican and even though I study english since I was 6, it is difficult to understand the expressions and the grammar.
To understand it first I read it in spanish, then I watch the movie a couple of times (but I recommend you the series of 1995 because it is just like the book) and then I read it in english in my Kindle so I could consult the dictionary any time. That helped me to understand that complicated language and now I can read persuasion, sense & sensibility with no problem.(less)
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