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Prima lezione alla scuola di italiano (First Lessons at the Italian Language School)

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Short Story Introductions & Meeting People

On their first Italian lesson in Bologna, nervous students from around the world introduce themselves in class and discover they’re starting a journey together

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La Zucca Grande (The Large Pumpkin)

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Short Story Leisure & Social Plans

In Palermo, Emma joins a village fair and guesses the size of a giant pumpkin, learning new Italian words and laughter in the sun

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Visita al Foro Romano (Roman Forum Tour )

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Short Story Leisure & Social Plans

Emma and Lucas book a Roman Forum tour without noticing it's Italian-only. Gestures, kind strangers and new words guide them—and they leave eager to use more Italian

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Comprare il necessario (Buying necessities)

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Short Story Shopping & Buying Things

On her first night in Rome, Veronica braves a tiny supermarket, hunts for bread, chats in Italian and ends up proud of her simple but perfect dinner.

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Un nuovo giorno in ufficio (A New Day at the Office)

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Short Story Work & Professional Life

On a busy Tuesday in Turin, newbie Marco tackles meetings, coffee breaks and his first big report.

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L'appartamento di Lisa a Roma (Lisa's Apartment in Rome)

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Short Story Home & Daily Routine

Twenty-year-old Lisa discovers the charm of Roman life in her tiny Trastevere apartment, where ancient walls whisper stories and church bells mark time

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Piani per il weekend (Weekend Plans)

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Giulia’s busy Saturday almost cancels her park hang with Emma, but smart texting, ice cream and sunset chats turn it into the perfect mini adventure. 

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Imparare in un giorno di pioggia (Learning on a Rainy Day)

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Seeking shelter in Montepulciano’s museum, Lorraine’s broken audioguide leads to an educational lesson with the curato.

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Trasloco in un nuovo appartamento condiviso (Moving into a New Shared Flat)

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Short Story Home & Daily Routine

Elena moves into a shared flat in Bologna, hauling boxes up three floors and getting to know her new roommates as a fresh chapter of her life begins.

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Il Pranzo a Sorpresa di Stefan (Stefan's Surprise Lunch)

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Short Story Food, Coffee & Eating Out

Stefan navigates Bologna's vibrant market, gathering ingredients for a surprise Italian lunch before tomorrow's return to Berlin

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Quindici minuti di ritardo per Milano (Fifteen Minutes Late to Milan)

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Short Story Getting Around & Directions

A delayed train, a last-minute platform change and an unexpected coffee chat turn Jannet’s trip from Verona to Milan into a tiny adventure in patience. 

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Rivali della pasta (Pasta Rivals)

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Short Story Shopping & Buying Things

In a beginner pasta class, speedy Paolo and careful Aya learn to balance strength and control, turning rivalry into friendship over a perfect carbonara

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Emergenza Medica a Napoli (A Medical Emergency in Naples)

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Short Story Problems & Mishaps

Francesca's dream trip to Naples turns frightening when seafood poisoning strikes. She must navigate Italian healthcare with kindness from strangers

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Weekend al Lago di Como (Weekend at Lake Como)

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Tom travels from the Netherlands to meet his French friend Michel at Lake Como for a perfect Italian weekend of friendship and adventure.

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Una bella giornata in palestra (A Good Day at the Gym)

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Tom’s Saturday gym trip stalls when his card is declined, but Maria fixes it. He powers through leg day, unwinds in the sauna, and cycles home feeling alive.

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