Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Synopsis

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.

"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers

Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.

What does this book give you?

· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary
· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently
· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
· Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'
· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way

Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including

· A glossary for bolded words in each text
· A bilingual word list
· Full plot summary
· Comprehension questions after each chapter.

As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable.

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Summary

Chapter 1: Il Cane

* Summary:
* A man named Giovanni walks his dog in the park.
* The dog, named Max, is a friendly and playful Golden Retriever.
* Giovanni encounters a woman named Lucia, who is admiring Max.
* They strike up a conversation and discover they have a mutual love for dogs.
* Real Example:
* "Giovanni prendeva a spasso Max, il suo cane, nel parco. Max era un Golden Retriever amichevole e giocoso. Un giorno, mentre Giovanni camminava con Max, incontrò una donna di nome Lucia. Lucia stava ammirando Max e iniziarono a parlare."

Chapter 2: Il Gatto

* Summary:
* A woman named Sofia adopts a black cat named Luna.
* Luna is a shy and affectionate cat who quickly becomes attached to Sofia.
* Sofia's boyfriend, Marco, is initially hesitant about having a cat, but he eventually warms up to Luna.
* Real Example:
* "Sofia aveva adottato un gatto nero di nome Luna. Luna era una gatta timida e affettuosa che si era legata rapidamente a Sofia. Il fidanzato di Sofia, Marco, era inizialmente titubante all'idea di avere un gatto, ma alla fine si è affezionato a Luna."

Chapter 3: Il Pesce

* Summary:
* A boy named Luca is given a goldfish named Nemo for his birthday.
* Luca is initially excited about his new pet but quickly realizes that taking care of a fish requires patience and responsibility.
* With the help of his mother, Luca learns how to properly feed and clean Nemo's tank.
* Real Example:
* "Luca aveva ricevuto un pesciolino rosso di nome Nemo per il suo compleanno. Luca era inizialmente entusiasta del suo nuovo animale domestico, ma presto si rese conto che prendersi cura di un pesce richiedeva pazienza e responsabilità. Con l'aiuto di sua madre, Luca imparò a nutrire correttamente Nemo e a pulire il suo acquario."

Chapter 4: L'Uccello

* Summary:
* A young woman named Giulia finds an injured bird in her backyard.
* She brings the bird inside and nurses it back to health.
* Giulia names the bird Pippo, and they quickly form a strong bond.
* When Pippo is strong enough, Giulia releases it back into the wild.
* Real Example:
* "Giulia trovò un uccellino ferito nel suo giardino. Portò l'uccellino dentro e lo accudì fino a quando non fu di nuovo in salute. Giulia chiamò l'uccellino Pippo, e tra loro nacque rapidamente un forte legame. Quando Pippo fu abbastanza forte, Giulia lo liberò di nuovo in natura."

Chapter 5: Il Coniglio

* Summary:
* A family adopts a white rabbit named Birillo.
* Birillo is a playful and curious rabbit who loves to run and jump.
* The family builds a hutch for Birillo in the backyard, where he can play safely.
* Real Example:
* "Una famiglia adottò un coniglio bianco di nome Birillo. Birillo era un coniglio giocoso e curioso che amava correre e saltare. La famiglia costruì una gabbia per Birillo nel cortile, dove poteva giocare in sicurezza."