Italian Short Stories and Graded Readers for A1–B2 Learners
By Serena Capilli
Build vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence through engaging stories, authentic Italian culture, and comprehensible input.
Hi, I’m Serena Capilli, a certified Italian teacher and author of graded readers for adult learners.
My CEFR-aligned stories help A1–B2 learners improve their Italian through engaging fiction, natural dialogue, cultural context, practical exercises, and audio.
Choose the story that matches your level, then read and listen at your own pace.
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Italian Short Stories for Beginners (A1–A2)
Start reading in Italian with accessible stories, controlled vocabulary, helpful repetition, exercises, and audio support.
Due Amiche e un Album di Fotografie
A1 · Italian graded reader
Due Amiche Series — Book 1
Travel through South Tyrol in a warm story about friendship and discovery. Designed for A1 learners, with accessible vocabulary, exercises, and audio.
Due Amiche e una Bufera di Neve
A1–A2 · Italian graded reader
Due Amiche Series — Book 2
Join Costanza and Anna on a winter adventure in Valle d’Aosta. A clear, engaging story for A1–A2 learners, with vocabulary support, exercises, and audio.
Magia a Venezia
A1–A2 · Italian graded reader
Travel through Venice in a mystery filled with time travel, acqua alta, and an unexpected encounter with Marco Polo. A beginner-friendly story that brings Italian language and culture to life.
Le Avventure di Paul a Roma
A1–A2 · Italian graded reader
Explore Rome with Paul through neighbourhood life, Italian food, and unexpected encounters. Build everyday vocabulary and confidence with simple, natural Italian.
Italian Short Stories for Intermediate Learners (A2–B2)
Move beyond textbook Italian with richer vocabulary, natural dialogue, cultural insight, exercises, and audio.
Incontri in Sicilia
A2 · Italian graded reader
Follow Fiona to Sicily as she searches for her Italian family roots and the documents she needs for citizenship. Learn through natural dialogue, useful vocabulary, cultural insight, exercises, and audio.
Mediterraneo
B1 · Italian graded reader
Follow Liam and Charlotte as their new life in Puglia turns into a mystery. Strengthen your Italian with everyday vocabulary, natural dialogue, and suspense.
Gioielli, Caffè e Firenze
B1+ · Italian graded reader
Follow Marie to Florence, where jewellery making leads to art, romance, and mystery. Build confidence with modern Italian and useful expressions. Book 1 of Le città di Marie.
Cioccolato, Amore e Torino
B1+ · Italian graded reader
Continue Marie’s journey in Turin as love, creativity, and a new dream unfold. Learn natural, modern Italian through a story rooted in everyday life. Book 2 of Le città di Marie.
7 Romance Short Stories in Italian
B1–B2 · Italian graded reader
Explore seven stories about love, relationships, and everyday life. Improve comprehension with natural conversations, useful expressions, vocabulary support, and audio.
What Italian learners say
Amazing book!! It’s the first foreign language book where I have found all the skills together to learn Italian: reading, writing, listening (audiobook available), vocabulary, grammar, and of course Italian expressions (including slang). Plus, culture and exercises to put into practice. Well done, Serena.
Maria, B1-B2 ItalianLearner, Surrey, the UK
A fun and engaging story that makes learning enjoyable. Each chapter combines Italian text, comprehension questions, exercises, speaking practice, and audio.
★★★★★ Gregory J. Gustafson · B1 Italian learner · Verified Amazon purchase
Serena’s writing captures your interest and makes it easy to learn new phrases. The highlighted vocabulary and chapter exercises make this a wonderful learning tool.
★★★★★ Lucie Sabella · Italian learner · Verified Amazon purchase
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