ITALIAN GRADED READER · CEFR A1–A2
Le Avventure di Paul a Roma
A beginner-friendly story to read, listen to and enjoy in Italian.
Follow Paul through contemporary Rome in 12 short chapters written in simple, natural Italian. Every chapter includes audio, bilingual vocabulary and activities to strengthen your reading and listening confidence.
By Serena Capilli, Italian teacher and author.
MEET PAUL IN ROME
Paul arrives in Rome ready to spend a week exploring the city beyond the usual tourist routes. While wandering through the streets of Rome, he stumbles upon a notice that changes the course of his trip.
Will he ever go back to London?
Le Avventure di Paul a Roma is a short story in simple Italian for beginner learners. It helps you build useful vocabulary, consolidate beginner grammar, and discover a less touristy side of Rome — all through accessible, natural Italian.
THE BOOK AT A GLANCE
Everything you need to decide whether this graded reader is right for you.
Level: CEFR A1–A2, for adult beginners
Language: Italian, with English vocabulary support
Length: 12 short chapters
Audio: Included for every chapter
Practice: Vocabulary, quizzes, translation exercises and conversation prompts
Formats: Paperback, Kindle, PDF and EPUB, with an accompanying audiobook
Capitolo 1 - Una vita (troppo) tranquilla
THE METHOD
The power of learning through stories
Why learn with stories?
Reading helps you expand your vocabulary and express yourself more naturally in your first language. The same principle applies to learning Italian.
Graded stories bring vocabulary and grammar together in context. As you read and talk about the story, you meet natural sentence patterns repeatedly and consolidate what you have already learned—without memorising isolated rules.
What readers say
An enjoyable way to build Italian vocabulary and useful chunks
I find reading, listening to, and studying this book, an enjoyable way to increase my vocabulary and ‘chunks’ of phrases.
Improve your Italian while discovering Rome
A great way to improve my Italian, learn a bit about Rome, and increase my confidence in the language.
F.A.Q.
What's a graded reader?
An Italian graded reader is a story written or adapted for a specific language-learning level. Le Avventure di Paul a Romais designed for CEFR A1–A2 learners, which means the grammar and vocabulary are suitable for students who have reached this level. The book uses accessible, simplified but natural Italian while still maintaining an engaging story.
How should I use this book?
Read one chapter first, then listen to the accompanying audio — or read and listen at the same time. Highlight useful vocabulary and chunks that are appropriate for your level, and add them to your flashcards or notebook. Then create your own example sentences with them.
If you have the chance, talk about each chapter with your tutor, teacher, or classmates. The more you use the language you encounter, the more likely you are to remember it.
What level is this book for?
It is written for adult learners at CEFR A1–A2.
Is the story entirely in Italian?
Yes. The story is written in accessible Italian, with bilingual vocabulary support and notes in English.
Does every chapter include audio?
Yes. Audio is included for all 12 chapters.
