Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

You're about to embark on a trip to one of the most beautiful and romantic countries in the world, un viaggio in Italia! These short stories have been written and designed for learners of Italian from beginner to intermediate level to both entertain and provide a sense of achievement. If there's a word or grammar structure you are not familiar with, you'll find the English translation just below, which makes reading this book an enjoyable and stress-free experience.  This book includes:Eight fun, easy-to-read short stories in a variety of genres set in Italy that will give you hours of enjoyment while you acquire a wide range of new vocabulary. Authentic Italian expressions and cultural knowledge that will prove very useful for students interested in Italian culture. Italian-English parallel text that will help you feel safe throughout your reading experience, so you learn new vocabulary and grammatical structures naturally, in a stress-free way while focusing on content and having fun. At the end of the book you'll find the text in Italian without the English translation so you can read it when you feel confident enough. Research has demonstrated that reading improves vocabulary and fluency in a foreign language. Short Stories in Italian is the perfect companion on your journey to mastery of Italian with friendly, parallel text stories that will make you feel confident while you learn the language and culture of this beautiful country.