Read more
Holiday in Italy with Sarah and Maria, and pick up Italian language and culture as Maria explains in English along the way. Learn the first 500 Italian words you need with this fun beach read, without feeling like you're studying.
An English Story with Italian Dialogue for Beginners
Sarah is visiting Italy for the first time. Luckily, she is traveling with her friend Maria, who speaks Italian and knows the culture well.
Join them on an unforgettable holiday as Maria introduces Sarah to the Italian language and culture through adventures at the seaside, cycling in Tuscany, and sightseeing in Florence.
Perfect for complete beginners, the story is told in English as Sarah and Maria tour Italy, discovering the culture and picking up Italian through their conversations with locals.
Inspired by real summer holidays in Italy, this easy and engaging beach read helps you learn the basics of Italian, without it feeling like studying.
Everything You Need to Start Your Italian Learning Journey
For New Beginners: Simple Italian dialogue, with language and culture explanations in the story.
Your First 500 Words: Learn the most essential vocabulary you need to speak Italian on holiday.
All-in-One Resource: Vocabulary, grammar, verbs and common expressions cheat sheet included.
Easy Story to Follow: No Italian knowledge required to understand the story.
The 50 Conversations You Need on Holiday in Italy
Join Maria and Sarah on their holiday in Italy, and learn the Italian you need for your holiday. Starting at the seaside, Maria and Sarah enjoy a couple of days on the beach and dining out. They then take the train to a classic agriturismo in Tuscany, and explore the countryside by bike. Here they discover the best of Italian food, wine and culture. Finally, they end their holiday in Florence, taking in the sights of the city.
Learn how to go shopping for food and clothes, dine out, book experiences, take a taxi and check in to your hotel in easy Italian for beginners.
About the author
Angie Branaes grew up in Norway, lives in England, and spends her summers in Italy. In Italy, she realised that speaking Italian like a local was essential for daily life -- from chatting with the neighbours, to maintaining the house, and shopping at the market. Disappointingly, she found language apps too touristy, and books too complex and irrelevant for everyday situations.This sparked Angie's mission to create practical language books focused on the vocabulary needed for real-life interactions. Her *Easy Italian* books emphasise simple, present-tense verbs and everyday phrases, empowering learners to communicate with confidence in any situation.
