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L’ombrello rosso (The Red Umbrella)

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Short Story Introductions & Meeting People Getting Around & Directions

In the rain, Mia shares her red umbrella with an elderly man at the bus stop. A short bus ride and kind words brighten the day like a small red sun.

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Una partenza in tempo (A Timely Departure)

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Running late in Rome, Benjamin and Sharon sprint to platform 12, confirm Pompeii at the last second, and slip aboard as doors beep.

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La Mattina di Marco (Marco's Morning Routine)

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Marco starts his Tuesday with espresso at the neighborhood café, chatting with locals about the weather before taking the tram to work

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Un barbecue in Sardegna (A Barbecue in Sardinia)

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David shops in a small Sardinian village for a seaside barbecue, practicing Italian and returning to share food and laughter with his family

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Sera a Verona (Evening in Verona)

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n a warm Friday in Verona, shy Sofia notices Matteo in a lively bar; a gentle chat, shared laughs, and Sofia leaves her number—she walks home under soft lights, hopeful

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Una breve prenotazione telefonica (A Short Phone Reservation)

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Short Story Food, Coffee & Eating Out

Leo nervously calls a popular restaurant to book a table in a foreign language, and the simple, successful call leaves him proud and more confident for the next time.

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Un pieno e un buon pranzo (A Well-Fueled Lunch)

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In a sunny Italian town, Mitchell and his wife find fuel, food, and friendliness when gestures bridge the language gap

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Il telefono smarrito (The Lost Phone)

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At a busy Saturday market, Peter drops his phone. A kind cheese vendor calls out; he finds it unharmed and thanks him by buying cheese—ending a warm, cheerful morning.

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La colazione di Anna (Anna’s Breakfast)

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Short Story Home & Daily Routine

Anna enjoys a quiet morning coffee with her cat Leo before cycling to work.

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Un espresso a Torino (An Espresso in Turin)

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A Belgian tourist in Turin learns Italian one sip at a time, turning a language mix-up into a warm, human moment

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La multa di Paolo (Paolo’s Parking Ticket)

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Short Story Problems & Mishaps

Paolo forgets to pay for parking and gets a fine, learning a small but important lesson about rules and attention

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All’interno di La Bottega di Moda (Inside La Bottega di Moda)

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On holiday in Florence, Emma enters a small shop to replace a stained shirt and, after trying sizes and finding a discount, leaves with two shirts and new confidence

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Un viaggio nei ricordi (A Journey Through Memories)

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On a quiet Sunday, Marco and Elena share family photos in a café, describing parents and siblings, and feel closer as they talk about distance, work and everyday life

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Comprare il biglietto dell’autobus a Venezia (Buying a Bus Ticket in Venice)

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Short Story Shopping & Buying Things

On a work trip to Venice, David turns a simple bus ticket purchase into a mini adventure, chatting with the newsstand seller and stocking up for tomorrow’s ride

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Una visita dal parrucchiere (A Visit to the Hairdresser)

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A spontaneous stop at a cozy salon turns Lisa’s heavy hair into a fresh cut—and gives her a new boost of confidence on her walk home.

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