A1 Italian Stories
Build confidence with beginner Italian stories using everyday vocabulary, clear plots, and helpful key words.
Il Gusto Mancante
Sofia tries to recreate her grandmother's special pasta sauce for a family dinner.
Il Giardino di Re Laurino
A legend about why the Dolomite mountains turn red at dawn and dusk due to the magical roses of a dwarf king.
La Luce Accesa nella Casa Vuota
A young woman notices a strange light in her neighbor's house and discovers who is visiting.
Il Forno che Non Si è Mai Spento
A young boy discovers the secret behind his grandmother's bakery oven and the legacy it carries.
Il Podio Scambiato
A story about two runners, Luca and Marco, whose race results are re-evaluated after a photo finish.
Il Citofono che Non Risponde
A young woman named Sara visits her neighbor Signora Pina and is worried when she does not answer the door.
Il Lupo che Scese a Valle
An old wolf descends from the snowy mountains to find food in a quiet village.
La Nota Stonata del Coro
A story about a boy named Marco who helps a nervous singer find her confidence during a choir rehearsal.
La Macchina di Leonardo che Non Volò
A story about a young boy named Marco who observes Leonardo da Vinci as he attempts to build a flying machine.
Il Messaggio Mandato alla Persona Sbagliata
A young woman accidentally sends a personal message to the boy she likes instead of her best friend.
L'Inquilino che Nessuno Vide Mai
A curious woman named Anna discovers the identity of her mysterious neighbor through small acts of kindness.
Il Caruggio che Non Vede il Sole
Sara navigates the narrow and dark alleys of Genoa to discover the city's best focaccia shop with the help of a local.
I Cugini dell'Estate Lontana
A young girl named Chiara reunites with her cousin Diego after years apart and tries to fix a mistake from the past.