The Odyssey works best for very advanced learners who can follow fast and complex English. The language can be demanding, as characters often use less common expressions and more specific terms. The narrative adds extra difficulty because learners need to track events, motives, or character relationships. Listening can be difficult because the dialogue moves at around 158 words per minute, leaving little time to process each line. If your English is close to C1/C2, The Odyssey can be useful for getting used to faster spoken English.
