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by Serena Capilli (Author)
Magia a Venezia: An Italian Language Journey for Beginners (A1-A2 CEFR)
On a foggy morning during the acqua alta, Professor Alvise Contarini encounters a mysterious woman in a black cloak. A strange cat, an ancient Venetian tavern, and an unexpected journey through time transform an ordinary day into something magical - transporting Alvise back to meet Marco Polo himself. Will he ever find his way back to the present?
As you follow Alvise through the misty canals and hidden corners of Venice, you'll not only lose yourself in a captivating Italian short story, but also build your Italian naturally through context, repetition, and culture.
Learn Italian and Explore Venice at the Same Time
Designed for beginner and lower-intermediate learners (A1-A2 CEFR), this book offers a perfect balance of storytelling and structured language learning. Each chapter features:
- Bilingual vocabulary lists (Italian-English) to build confidence from the very first page
- Cultural insights about Venice so that you arrive prepared for your next trip
- Slow audio narration (downloadable audio available) recorded by a professional native Italian voice artist
- Short, simple chapters written in clear, accessible A1-A2 Italian
- Natural dialogue and everyday expressions you can use immediately
Perfect for Adult Beginners Who Want More Than a Textbook
Unlike traditional grammar books, Magia a Venezia combines the magic of storytelling with practical Italian language learning. You'll absorb vocabulary and sentence structures naturally as you get swept up in the story.
