Detective English: Sherlock

Detective English

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About this app

Ever tried reading Sherlock Holmes but got stuck on Victorian English? Now every difficult word is explained right below the text — and every character has their own voice.

Finally enjoy classic English literature without constantly reaching for a dictionary.

MULTI-VOICE NARRATION
Holmes, Watson, and every suspect brought to life with distinct voices. Over 38 hours of narrated audio across 29 complete stories. Follow along as the text highlights word-by-word in sync with the audio. It's like having first-class voice actors read to you.

36,000+ VOCABULARY ANNOTATIONS
Archaic words, idioms, Victorian-era expressions, and cultural references — all explained in simple modern English, right below the text as you read. No dictionary needed. Like a graded reader, but with real classic literature. Build English comprehension naturally as you enjoy the story.

ALL 4 SHERLOCK HOLMES NOVELS
Read and listen to the complete Holmes novels: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Valley of Fear. Each one is fully narrated and thoroughly annotated, so long-form classic English feels clear, immersive, and approachable.

29 CLASSIC DETECTIVE STORIES
• The Adventure of the Speckled Band
• A Scandal in Bohemia
• The Five Orange Pips
• The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
• The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
• The Adventure of the Dancing Men
• The Red-Headed League
• The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
• The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
• The Adventure of the Second Stain
• The Adventure of the Norwood Builder
• The Adventure of the Three Garridebs
• The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton
• The Boscombe Valley Mystery
• The Adventure of the Priory School
• The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist
• Silver Blaze
• The Musgrave Ritual
• The Naval Treaty
• The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
• The Problem of Thor Bridge
• The Hound of the Baskervilles
• The Sign of the Four
• A Study in Scarlet
• The Final Problem
• The Adventure of the Empty House
• The Reigate Squires
• The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot
• The Valley of Fear

HOW IT WORKS
• Read real Sherlock stories with clear vocabulary annotations in modern English
• Listen with multi-voice narration and follow word-by-word audio sync
• Build reading confidence with classic literature, not simplified textbook content
• Choose your theme: light, dark, or sepia
• Adjust text size and annotation display
• Control audio speed: 0.75x to 1.5x

PERFECT FOR
• ESL and English learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or advanced reading
• Classic literature and detective fiction fans
• Audiobook with text — listen and read along simultaneously
• Students looking for English reading practice with real literature
• Anyone who loves a good mystery

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