The Promise

Bilingual Italian-English Stories for Kids

von Pomme Bilingual

68 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A calm, immersive way for children to learn Italian through reading stories.The Promise: Bilingual Italian-English Stories for Kids is part of a unique 52-story reading system designed for children who want to learn Italian naturally through stories, not memorisation, drills, or isolated vocabulary lists.Set in a warm Italian village filled with familiar places and quiet discoveries, each story follows Luca and his friends as ordinary moments begin to reveal something unexpected. From a hidden woodland path behind the school to a bicycle journey through the countryside, a forgotten notebook full of memories, and an old bridge with a secret promise, these gentle adventures explore the beauty, friendship, and wonder found in everyday life.The language is clear, natural, and carefully controlled, allowing young readers to understand meaning through context, repetition, and action. Each story is designed to feel like real fiction first, so children become absorbed in the characters, atmosphere, and emotions rather than focusing on the fact that they are learning a language.This book follows a structured, progressive B1 level Italian reading method across four connected stories. Language gradually develops from accessible narratives into longer passages, richer descriptions, more natural dialogue, mixed tenses, and deeper emotional moments, helping readers build confidence step by step.Core vocabulary is carefully recycled throughout all four stories, allowing children to meet familiar words again in new situations and strengthen their understanding naturally. New vocabulary is introduced slowly and intentionally, always supported by context, story, and meaning rather than direct explanation.Instead of teaching grammar rules directly, this approach helps children acquire Italian through storytelling, imagination, repetition, and meaningful reading experiences.Perfect for young learners who have moved beyond the basics and are ready for longer stories.

• Reihe: The 52 Story Method - Reading Fluency (B1-B2)
• Themen: Sprache und Sprachwissenschaft Fremdsprachenerwerb, Fremdsprachendidaktik
• ISBN: 9798235050310
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.07.2026
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Pomme Bilingual