Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781473683327
  • Weight: 185g
  • Dimensions: 128 x 194mm
  • Publication Date: 04 Oct 2018
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
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'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader review

Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.

What does this book give you?

· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary
· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently
· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
· Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'
· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way

Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including

· A glossary for bolded words in each text
· A bilingual word list
· Full plot summary
· Comprehension questions after each chapter.

As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable.

Reader reviews:

'A brilliant way to learn a new language. The stories are interesting and the book is designed to give you tips as you go along... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This book does exactly what its author intended. It is a fun book to read and gives you confidence in learning Italian' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Well-written book, engaging to read. I am finding it excellent for practising and developing my knowledge of the Italian language. I am extremely pleased ... and highly recommend this book.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I think the book is great for beginners in Italian language. The stories are simple enough for a newbie but at the same time it's rich in vocabulary.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Olly Richards is a foreign language expert and teacher. He speaks eight languages and is known for teaching languages through the power of story.