About The Richest Man in Babylon
What it's about
Money rules told as stories from ancient Babylon. A poor scribe named Arkad learns to keep a tenth of everything he earns, later teaches a class the seven cures for a lean purse, and his son Nomasir proves that the five laws of gold are worth more than gold itself.
Who it's for
Anyone starting to manage their own money, especially readers who prefer stories to charts, and fans of the Korean bestseller who want to read Clason's original English.
- Level
- CEFR B2
- Length
- 3 parts · about 893 words
- Reading time
- about 7 minutes (~2 min per part)
- Author
- George S. Clason
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Reading The Richest Man in Babylon in English: quick answers
- What English level is The Richest Man in Babylon on SeoJae Story?
- The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is retold in simplified English at CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate). It is split into 3 short parts, and every sentence has a Korean translation you can show or hide, so a learner at that level can follow the story without a dictionary.
- Is The Richest Man in Babylon hard to read in English?
- The original is written for native readers, with long sentences and older vocabulary, so most learners find it hard. This retelling keeps the story but uses simpler English at CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate), so if you read English at that level you can follow it, and the Korean translation is there for any line that stops you. If it feels too hard, start with an easier book one level down.
- How long does it take to read The Richest Man in Babylon in simple English?
- About 7 minutes of reading in total — roughly 2 minutes per part across 3 parts. Listening to the audio narration, reviewing the vocabulary and taking each part's comprehension check adds a little more.
- Is this the full, unabridged text of The Richest Man in Babylon?
- No. It is an abridged graded retelling written for English learners that follows the story of the original in 3 parts.
- Is The Richest Man in Babylon free to read here?
- Yes. All 3 parts are free to read online, with the Korean translation, audio narration, vocabulary flashcards and comprehension questions included.