Intermediate Italian Short Stories

Author : Olly Richards
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781473683334

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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners by Olly Richards Pdf

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers 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.

Author : Olly Richards
Publisher : John Murray
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781473683334

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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners by Olly Richards Pdf

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers 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.

Author : Olly Richards
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781529343915

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Short Stories in English for Beginners by Olly Richards Pdf

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in English 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 listening. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making learning fun, while you gain 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 listening 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 will entertain you, while at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in English for Beginners will make learning English easy and enjoyable.

Author : Jacob Blakesley
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780486476315

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Great Italian Short Stories of the Twentieth Century / I grandi racconti italiani del Novecento: A Dual-Language Book by Jacob Blakesley Pdf

This anthology highlights the rich range of modern Italian fiction, presenting the first English translations of works by many famous authors. Contents include fables and stories by Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante, Alberto Moravia, and Cesare Pavese; historical fiction by Leonardo Sciascia and Mario Rigoni Stern; and little-known tales by Luigi Pirandello and Carlo Emilio Gadda. No further apparatus or reference is necessary for this self-contained text. Appropriate for high school and college courses as well as for self-study, this volume will prove a fine companion for teachers and intermediate-level students of Italian language and literature as well as readers wishing to brush up on their language skills. Dover (2013) original publication. See every Dover book in print at www.doverpublications.com

Author : Lingo Mastery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 107145014X

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Intermediate Italian Short Stories by Lingo Mastery Pdf

Improve your Italian skills and grow your vocabulary with these 10 entertaining Italian short stories! The best part of learning a new language is experiencing the culture and diving into activities that will enrich your life and vocabulary. The best way to learn a new language is by reading, and in this Italian book you will find yourself turning page after page to get to the end of each captivating story that will engage your mind and help you improve your Italian. In this book you will find: 10 captivating stories among topics that you will find easy to relate to. The stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress with the story. Carefully written stories with you as an intermediate level reader in mind, using straightforward grammar and commonly used words so you can enjoy reading while learning new grammatical structures without being overwhelmed. Plenty of natural dialogues in each story that you would actually use in an everyday conversation, which will drastically improve your speaking and comprehension ability at the same time! At the end of each chapter there will be a comprehensive guide specially designed for beginner level readers, it will take you through a summary of each story followed by a vocabulary of some of the words from the story to make sure that you understand the story fully. Chapter by chapter you will find yourself effortlessly reading each story. Not struggling like in basic textbooks or boring reads. You will get involved by reading the dialogue of the characters by learning how to express yourself in different contexts and more importantly by learning new Italian words that will get you closer to your goal of becoming fully conversational.

Author : Jhumpa Lahiri
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141985626

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The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri Pdf

'Rich. . . eclectic. . . a feast' Telegraph This landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentieth century. Poets, journalists, visual artists, musicians, editors, critics, teachers, scientists, politicians, translators: the writers that inhabit these pages represent a dynamic cross section of Italian society, their powerful voices resonating through regional landscapes, private passions and dramatic political events. This wide-ranging selection curated by Jhumpa Lahiri includes well known authors such as Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante and Luigi Pirandello alongside many captivating new discoveries. More than a third of the stories featured in this volume have been translated into English for the first time, several of them by Lahiri herself.

Author : Lingo Lingo Mastery
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1790261023

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Italian Short Stories for Beginners by Lingo Lingo Mastery Pdf

Do you know what the hardest thing for an Italian learner is? Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle...which is precisely the reason we've written this book! Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes -- it's not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all! In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Italian tongue. How Italian Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story will involve an important lesson of the tools in the Italian language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. The summaries follow a synopsis in Italian and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Italian, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any -- we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! So look no further! Pick up your copy of Italian Short Stories for Beginners and start learning Italian right now!

Author : Language Guru
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1075387213

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Italian Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners by Language Guru Pdf

Do you know what's the biggest obstacle preventing many from learning Italian to fluency? It's a lack of vocabulary! Reading in Italian is perhaps the most effective way to build up your vocabulary in Italian. With our book Italian Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners, you can practice reading Italian while working on your Italian vocabulary and grammar skills. The stories contained within this book were written with both beginner and intermediate Italian learners in mind, so you will find plenty of new vocabulary and Italian grammar to learn without having to worry about the level of the reading being too difficult. Our Italian short stories only use the real Italian language used by native speakers every day so that you can learn Italian the natural way. Grab your copy now and get started today!

Author : Christian Stahl
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : Italian language
ISBN : 9781387837144

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100 Italian Short Stories for Beginners Learn Italian with Stories Including Audiobook Italian Edition Foreign Language Book 1 by Christian Stahl Pdf

This book includes 100 entertaining and interesting Italian short stories for beginners and intermediate learning level. Italian for beginners can be challenging, but not with this book. All Italian short stories are unique and hopefully entertaining in content, and new vocabulary is gradually added at a manageable pace so you won't get overwhelmed.Towards the end of this Italian book you find the stories slightly more complex, but still comprehensible for advanced beginners and intermediate level learners. This Italian language learning book offers you a wide range of culturally important information you can use when you travel to Italy or study there, and frankly, this book is not only for Italian language learners but also for anyone interested in Italian culture in general.

Author : Raleigh Trevelyan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1221929263

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Italian Short Stories. Racconti Italiani by Raleigh Trevelyan Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : Short stories, Italian
ISBN : 154106934X

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Italian Reader - Short Stories (English-Italian Parallel Text) by Anonim Pdf

This book contains a selection of 16 finest short stories which have been adapted from originals written by the world's greatest storytellers such as: O. Henry, W.S. Maugham, R. Goldberg and others. There are also 5 mini-stories presented at the beginning of the book as a "warm-up exercise".The stories have been thoroughly adapted (to preserve the gist of the original), translated into Italian language and presented as English - Italian parallel text. The book is intended mainly for Elementary to middle-Intermediate level learners.

Author : Lingo Mastery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1951949188

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Italian Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2 by Lingo Mastery Pdf

Author : Olly Richards
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781529361704

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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners - Volume 2 by Olly Richards Pdf

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian. Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of 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 to help you progress confidently · Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way · Pleasure! 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!' With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Italian will take your grasp of Italian to the next level with key features to 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 all without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Italian, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.

Author : Cristina Mazzoni
Publisher : Crown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-23
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780307434326

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Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni Pdf

Whether you are planning a romantic Italian getaway, packing a knapsack for your junior year abroad, or just want to engage your Italian business associate in everyday conversation, Italian Made Simple is the perfect book for any self-learner. Void of all the non-essentials and refreshingly easy to understand, Italian Made Simple includes: * basics of grammar * vocabulary building exercises * pronunciation aids * common expressions * word puzzles and language games * contemporary reading selections * Italian culture and history * economic information * Italian-English and English-Italian dictionaries Complete with drills, exercises, and answer keys for ample practice opportunities, Italian Made Simple will soon have you speaking Italian like a native.

Author : Manuel Maria Di Gioia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798215065976

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Intermediate Italian Short Stories - Real Stories for Intermediate Learners by Manuel Maria Di Gioia Pdf

I know you want something more. Don't you? You are not looking for the usual book of sentences in Italian or the usual short stories. If you are looking for something new, a solution that can make learning Italian more interesting, then you have fallen on the right book. I'm Manuel, I'm an Italian and I'm here to introduce you to four real Italian stories. The castle of Montebello and the legend of the ghost of Azzurrina The history of Civita di Bagnoregio, the city that is destined to die A journey into the world of real Neapolitan pizza Discovering pasta and Abruzzo Each story is divided into short chapters and at the end of each chapter you will find: a list of the most difficult terms a short exercise to check your understanding of the text As with all my books, there is also a Photo Game in the eBook version, to end the reading with fun. First take a look at the contents of the book, then choose what to do. IMPORTANT: This is not a book for beginners. Don't buy this book if you're a beginner! If you already have a basic knowledge of the Italian language, then this might be the right book for you. Do you want to improve your reading skills? Do you want to improve your vocabulary? Do you want to know something special and interesting about Italy? Buy your book NOW!