Incontri in Sicilia – Italian Readers for Intermediate Learners (A2, B1 CEFR Levels)

$12.50

This is a short story book in accessible Italian designed with intermediate learners in mind (B1, B2 CEFR)

Incontri in Sicilia – Italian Readers for Intermediate Learners (A2, B1 CEFR Levels)

$12.50

This file includes:

  • 16 chapters / 5,200 words at a lower-intermediate level

  • Chapter summaries in Italian

  • Bilingual vocabulary lists

  • Engaging dialogues and useful idioms

  • Culturally relevant insights about Sicily

  • Comprehension questions

  • Free downloadable audiobook (information in the introduction section)

The Plot: Fiona travels to Italy to find the documents she needs for her Italian dual citizenship. This trip leads her to the enchanting medieval village of Montalbano Elicona, Sicily. As she traces her great-grandparents’ footsteps through winding cobblestone streets, she discovers not only her roots but also unexpected connections that will change her life forever.

Note: This is a PDF version of the book, not a physical copy.

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Discover Your Italian Roots: A Sicilian Journey for Language Learners (A2–B1 CEFR Levels)

Follow an American’s quest to uncover her family heritage in a charming Sicilian village — while naturally improving your Italian.

Meet Fiona, a determined American whose search for Italian dual citizenship leads her to the enchanting medieval village of Montalbano Elicona, Sicily. As she traces her great-grandparents’ footsteps through winding cobblestone streets, she discovers not only her roots but also unexpected connections that will change her life forever.

Perfect for Lower-Intermediate Learners

  • 5,200 words of carefully crafted A2–B1 level Italian
  • 16 bite-sized chapters that build confidence naturally
  • Real-world conversations you’ll actually use in Italy
  • Sicilian cultural insights and traditions
  • Common Italian idioms in practical contexts

Designed for Effective Language Learning 

  • Chapter summaries in Italian for reading comprehension
  • Comprehensive bilingual vocabulary lists
  • Natural dialogue that reflects modern Italian usage
  • Strategic repetition of essential phrases
  • Cultural notes that bring Sicily to life

Why Learn Italian Through Stories?

Reading simple stories helps you immerse yourself in Italian, no matter where you are, while naturally reinforcing the language patterns you’ve learned in your classes.
Reading in Italian will help you learn to speak with intuition, not memorization.

Crafted by an experienced Italian language instructor with over a decade of experience teaching adult learners.



The Author

Piazzetta Italiana is created by Serena Capilli, certified Italian teacher, linguist, published author, and founder of www.italianpills.com

Serena has been teaching Italian for over a decade and creates learning materials focused on making Italian learnable, engaging, and time-effective, without sacrificing authenticity.

I love it. It bounces between levels so you read enjoyably in your comfort zone and then other articles you have to stretch a bit. If you have Italian roots like me, or not, and love exploring Italian culture it’s perfect for that as well!

R. Soriano,  

Piazzetta Italian reader and Italian learner from the US

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