ITALIAN GRADED READER · CEFR B1
Gioielli, Caffè e Firenze
Learn Italian through
everyday life in Florence.
Follow Marie, a young French artist who moves to Florence to study jewelry making. This graded reader for intermediate learners of Italian (CEFR B1, B2) brings together natural dialogue, useful vocabulary and Italian culture in one engaging story.
By Serena Capilli, Italian teacher and author.
THE STORY
Meet Marie in Florence
Marie arrives from Paris with one dream: to spend six months in Florence studying the art of jewelry making. Between Renaissance beauty, artisan workshops and the ritual of Italian coffee, she begins to imagine a different future.
Then romance and mystery lead her in an unexpected direction. Will Florence become her new home, or will she return to France?
What you’ll find inside
A complete reading experience designed for intermediate Italian learners.
Natural Italian
Contemporary vocabulary, real dialogue and useful everyday expressions.
Vocabulary support
Italian–English vocabulary lists help you stay immersed in the story.
Active reading
Chapter summaries and grammar tips reinforce comprehension.
Florentine culture
Discover local craftsmanship, cafés and daily life in Florence.
Read the first chapter
Meet Marie as she arrives in Florence. The free sample includes the story, bilingual vocabulary, a summary and language notes.
Listen to the first chapter
THE METHOD
The power of learning through stories
Why learn with stories?
Reading helped you expand your vocabulary and express yourself better in your first language. The same principle applies to Italian.
Graded stories bring together vocabulary and grammar you already know, while helping you absorb natural sentence patterns through context, repetition and meaningful language.
Readers’ Reviews
Great book for Italian learners!
They are perfect for A2/B1/B2 readers. The chapters are short and the vocabulary words/phrases are well chosen. It is easy to read 1 or 2 chapters per day…”
Che bel libro!
Gioielli, Caffè e Firenze is an engaging book that made me feel as if I were part of the setting.
BOOK 2 · LE CITTÀ DI MARIE
Cioccolato, Amore e Torino
Marie has built a new life in Florence, where she runs an artsy jewelry café and has found love with Francesco. During a trip to Turin, an unexpected discovery awakens a new dream: could this elegant northern city be the perfect place for their second café?
This B1 graded reader continues Marie’s story with accessible Italian, vocabulary support, cultural insights and free Italian audio narration.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gioielli, Caffè e Firenze about?
It follows Marie, a young French artist who moves to Florence to study jewelry making. Romance, mystery and Florentine culture shape her new life.
What Italian level is the book for?
The book is designed for intermediate learners at CEFR B1. Its support also makes it useful for motivated A2 learners and B1 students progressing toward B2.
What learning support is included?
You’ll find bilingual vocabulary lists, chapter summaries, grammar tips, real-world conversations and cultural notes about Florence.
Which formats are available?
The digital PDF is available from ItalianPills. Kindle and paperback editions are available on Amazon.
Is Cioccolato, Amore e Torino the sequel?
Yes. It is Book 2 of Le Città di Marie and continues Marie and Francesco’s story in Turin. It is written for B1 learners and includes free Italian audio narration.
Ready to read Italian differently?
Discover Florence with Marie while building vocabulary, comprehension and a more natural feel for Italian.