Leonardo a Roma - Le parole dei bambini (A1-A2 CEFR levels) - Book 1 (NEW - With Cultural Insights sections)Are you beginning your Italian journey and looking for an inspiring, story-based way to learn?Leonardo a Roma - Le parole dei bambini is the perfect graded reader for beginners (A1-A2 CEFR) eager to improve their Italian in context!Follow Leonardo, a young medical student from San Francisco who wins a scholarship to complete his studies in Rome in Italy. Excited but overwhelmed, Leonardo soon discovers that learning Italian in real life-especially in a busy children's hospital-is full of surprises!Each chapter introduces you to a new medical mystery. With empathy, intuition, and a bit of rebellion, Leonardo manages to uncover what others have missed. Along the way, he learns about Italian culture, bureaucracy, friendship, and love-while slowly unlocking clues about his Italian family roots...What you'll love about this book: Learn Italian naturally through short, engaging chapters written in simple language for beginners. Improve language retention with memorable characters and exciting plots. Build real-life vocabulary connected to daily life, emotions, and the medical world. Cultural immersion as Leonardo navigates Italian traditions, manners, and humor (Cultural Insight after each chapter). Stay motivated with a heartfelt story that makes you forget you're studying. Comprehension questions and summaries (English and Italian) to reinforce comprehension and test your progress.Rebecca blends her 10+ years of teaching experience and her love for languages into stories that are designed to keep you motivated, connected, and confident in your Italian learning journey.If you're a beginner or lower-intermediate learner (A1-A2 CEFR levels) eager to improve your Italian in context, Leonardo a Roma - Le parole dei bambini is your ideal starting point!Get your copy today and start learning Italian through stories that make you feel, think, and smile!