ITALIAN SHORT STORIES · CEFR B1/B2
7 Romance Short Stories in Italian
Learn Italian through
seven stories about love.
Seven engaging romance stories set in Italy and beyond, written for intermediate learners. Read, listen and practice with natural dialogues, useful vocabulary and activities that help you actually use what you learn.
By Serena Capilli, Italian teacher and author.
THE STORIES
Love, relationships and everyday life
The idea for this book started in a café in Rome, after I overheard a couple chatting on a date. That small moment inspired me to write stories about love, relationships and everyday life, all while helping you learn authentic Italian.
Read the stories, listen along, notice useful expressions and experience Italian in context, the way it is really spoken.
What you’ll find inside
Seven stories, with everything you need to learn from them.
Natural Italian
Natural dialogues and everyday expressions you will actually hear in Italy.
Vocabulary support
Bilingual vocabulary lists for each story.
Exercises
Translation and preposition exercises to fix what you read.
Speaking prompts
Questions to help you talk about the stories and use the new language.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What Italian level are the stories for?
They are written for intermediate learners at CEFR B1 and B2.
What is included in the digital edition?
PDF and EPUB files you can read on any device, an MP3 audiobook of all seven stories, bilingual vocabulary lists, translation and preposition exercises, and speaking prompts.
Are the stories connected?
Each story stands on its own, so you can read them in any order. They all explore love, relationships and everyday life.
How should I use the book?
Read a story, then listen to the audio, notice the useful expressions and try the exercises and speaking prompts. It works for self-study and in class.
Is there a paperback?
Yes, the paperback is available on Amazon. The digital edition with the audiobook is available directly from me on Gumroad.
Ready to read Italian differently?
Fall in love with Italian through seven stories, while building vocabulary, listening skills and confidence.