To learn any language, you will need to read in that language once you have finished each level in it. that’s why we will recommend 18 Italian stories for beginners to read. If you have just finished the first level (A1-A2)of the Italian language you will love all the books that we will recommend to you in this article.
1. Italian stories for A1 Level learners.
First, we will talk about 7 Italian stories for learners of A1 level. These stories are very easy and fun besides they contain only 500 words and illustrations for each chapter, so these short stories will be very interesting for you if you have just finished A1 level in Italian. All stories are completely in Italian, and All hard words are translated into Italian at the end of each page.
1. Amore e Cappucino
- Author: Valeria Blasi
- Level: A1
- Words: 500
- Chapters: 14
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The story is about Karen, who is finally in Rome, the city where “you cannot be sad.” In the eternal city, Karen meets Claudio and his yellow FIAT 500. But the Italian boy is hiding something. Who is Claudio? An adventure among the beauties and mysteries of Rome … and a cappuccino with heart!
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You can Download the first chapter in pdf with the Audio and exercises for free Here
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 3 words of chapter 2.
2.Dov’è Yukio?
- Author: Alessandro De Giuli, Ciro Massimo Naddeo
- Level: A1
- Words: 500
- Chapters: 18
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: Where’s Yukio? And where are the three Japanese students of the Vox school? Are they victims of a mysterious murderer? Or prisoners in a country house on the Appian Way? Under the Sun of Rome, three friends – André, Carmen, and Betty – seek the solution to the mystery.
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You can find the book as an Ebook here.
You can download Chapter 5 in pdf with the audio and exercises for free Here.
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 2 words of chapter 3.
3. Pasta per due.
- Author: Giovanni Ducci
- Level: A1
- Words: 500
- Chapters: 16
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: What happens when you are in a foreign country and do not understand the language too well? Lots of misunderstanding, of course! Just like it happens to Minni, a young Asian woman, when she gets to Italy for the first time. An original and fun story that can be read like a short novel: helps you think about the most characteristic and peculiar idioms and expressions of Italian.
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You can find the book as an Ebook here
You can download the first two chapters in pdf with audio and exercises for free here
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 2 words of chapter 3.
4. Radio Lina
- Author: Alessandro De Giuli, Ciro Massimo Naddeo
- Level: A1
- Words: 500
- Chapters: 16 divided into 3 Parts
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: Roberta is a young D.J from a small radio station in Florence who talks about rock music and life in the city. One day she meets Matteo, and with him, she goes to a concert by Gianna Giannini, the famous rock star. But in Florence, someone doesn’t like music.
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You can download the first chapter in pdf with audio and exercises for free here
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 3 words of chapter 2.
5. Il Signor Rigoni
- Author: Giovanni Ducci
- Level: A1
- Words: 500
- Chapters: 11
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: Mr. Rigoni sees the world in stripes. His life is full of problems, and his love story ends too. But one day, Rigoni’s life changes completely …
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You can download the first Four chapters in pdf with audio and exercises for free here
6. Dolomiti
- Author: Alessandro De Giuli, Ciro Massimo Naddeo
- Level: A1
- Words: 500
- Chapters: 11
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The story of a dissatisfied young woman One day, the usual train to work is late. It is an opportunity to change completely. Between curious encounters and strange adventures, a journey through the mountains and woods of the Dolomites in search of a new life.
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You can download the first chapter in pdf with audio and exercises for free Here
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 3 words of chapter 2.
7. Furto A scuola
- Author: Mapelli Valentina
- Level: A1
- Chapters: 6
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: Who stole Francesca’s clutch bag Paolo Giulia and Dino search for the culprit. Their investigations will lead Francesca to find not only the precious object but also true friends.
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2. Italian stories for A1-A2 Level Readers.
Second, we will talk about 11 Italian stories for learners of A1+ level. These stories can be a good foundation for you before entering the A2+ level. besides they contain only 1000 words and illustrations for each chapter. All stories are completely in Italian, and all hard words are translated in Italian at the end of each page.
1. Le Città Impossibili
- Author: Alessandra Pasqui
- Level: A1-A2
- Words: 1000
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: A trip to Italy through the eyes of a foreigner. In the beautiful country, each city has its own specific character: but is it really true? Visiting a different city each time, the traveler makes particular encounters, funny or strange experiences, and observes with irony a country that has so many souls and so many peculiarities.
2. come hai detto che ti chiami?
- Author: Maurizio Sandrini
- Level: A1-A2
- Words: 1000
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: His name is Andrea, he lives in Como and studies German; her name is Simone, she is from Stuttgart and studies Italian. To practice the language, they start exchanging emails, but Andrea thinks about writing to another boy; Simone thinks he has found an Italian friend. They decide to meet; it will be a surprise for both of them …!
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You can download the first chapter in pdf with audio and exercises for free here
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 2 words of chapter 2.
3. La commessaria
- Author: Saro Marretta
- Level: A1-A2
- Words: 1000
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: A collection of mini detective stories starring Commissioner Sara Corelli and her assistant Pippo Caraffa.
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You can download the first chapter in pdf with audio and exercises for free here
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by Writing the title of chapter 2.
4. Fantasmi
- Author: Alessandro De Giuli, Ciro Massimo Naddeo
- Level: A1-A2
- Chapters: 16
- Words: 1000
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: Anna, Rita, and Valentina are three friends. One day they decide to organize a party in Giovanni’s house, but people say that in that house, there are ghosts …
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You can find the book as an Ebook here
You can download the first chapter in pdf with audio and exercises for free here.
5. La Partita
- Author: Giovanni Ducci
- Level: A1-A2
- Chapters: 14
- Words: 1000
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
This Story: Two Neapolitan friends, Ciro and Lello, and a girl named Margherita. A strange dream that repeats itself the same every night, a mysterious horse, the lotto numbers.
A journey from the South to the North of Italy to play, between tradition and adventure, an original game of love.
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You can find the book as an Ebook here.
You can download the first two chapter in pdf with audio and exercises for free Here
6. La Rossa
- Author: Giovanni Ducci
- Level: A1-A2
- Chapters: 17
- Words: 1000
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: An Italian myth, Ferrari, a historic car famous all over the world. And a mysterious and beautiful red-haired stranger. Who is this woman? What is she looking for? Why do you want to know everything about the legendary “red”? A compelling story at 300 km per hour!
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You can find the book as an Ebook here.
You can download the chapter five in pdf with audio and exercises for free here.
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 3 words of chapter 2..
7. Amore in paradiso
- Author: Giovanni Ducci
- Level: A1-A2
- Chapters: 13
- Words: 1000
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The story: The angel Pippo is a specialized angel: he helps men and women on Earth to find love. But one day he falls in love too …
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You can download the chapter eight in pdf with audio and exercises for free here.
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 2 words of chapter 2..
8. Maschere a Venezia
- Author: Alessandro De Giuli, Ciro Massimo Naddeo
- Level: A1-A2
- Chapters: 6
- Words: 1000
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: In Venice, during the Carnival party, the old Pantalone dies. Who killed him? Everyone thinks of Arlecchino, a young and likable artist; only Colombina, Pantalone’s daughter, disagrees. One day Altiero Ranelli, journalist of “Il Gazzettino,” finds some very interesting letters on his computer
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You can find the book as an Ebook here
You can download chapter one in pdf with audio and exercises for free here
You can Download the mp3 audio file or listen to it online here by entering the first 2 words of chapter 2..
9. traffico in centro
- Author: Marco Dominici
- Level: A1-A2
- Chapters: 5
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The story: On a warm September morning, Giorgio, a university law student, and Mario, a well-known and serious lawyer, have a fortuitous encounter/confrontation at a crossroads in the center of Milan.
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10. Mistero in Via dei Tulipani
- Author: Cinzia Medaglia
- Level: A1-A2
- Chapters: 7
- Exercises: At the end of the book
- Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: Mistero in Via dei Tulipani (A1-A2) is an absorbing story, and not without twists, which takes place inside a condominium. It all starts with the murder of Mr. Cassi, the tenant on the second floor. Two sixteen-years-olds, Giacomo and Simona, decide to set out in the search of the assassin. The investigations will lead them to discover not only the murderer, but also love.
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11. Dieci Racconti
Author: Marco Dominici
Level: A1-A2
Chapters: 10
Exercises: At the end of the book
Answer Keys: At the end of the book
The Story: 10 short stories about a jealous wife, overly curious neighbors, a friend who walks into your kitchen and eats everything, an elegant thief, and a beautiful and mysterious woman in the subway. These and other characters are the protagonists of the ten short stories in this book, where we discover that everyday life can have its interesting sides.
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