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Approximate CILS equivalents
A1Beginner ≈ CILS A1 3 texts A2Elementary ≈ CILS A2 3 texts B1Intermediate ≈ CILS B1 3 texts B2Upper intermediate ≈ CILS B2 3 texts C1Advanced ≈ CILS C1 3 texts C2Mastery ≈ CILS C2 3 texts

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A1 A1 · Beginner (≈ CILS A1)

A1✈️ TravelIl mio primo viaggio in aereoMy First Plane TripA young Italian has her very first flight to visit her grandmother in Sicily. Simple excitement, a bit of fear, and a happy arrival.AI · unreviewed· 54 wordsA1🍜 Food & cookingLa mia prima pizzaMy First PizzaA young Italian girl tries to make pizza for the first time with her grandmother. A warm, simple story about family and learning to cook.AI · unreviewed· 39 wordsA1☕ Daily lifeIl caffè del mattinoThe morning coffeeEvery morning Marco enjoys a simple ritual with his espresso at the bar before work. One day he meets his neighbour Anna and they share a pleasant ch…AI · unreviewed· 38 words

A2 A2 · Elementary (≈ CILS A2)

A2💌 Friendship & loveUn messaggio inaspettatoAn Unexpected MessageLuca receives a surprise letter from his old friend Sofia and discovers that their childhood friendship has quietly turned into something deeper.AI · unreviewed· 56 wordsA2☕ Daily lifeUn caffè specialeA special coffeeLuca starts his day with a quick espresso at the bar near home, but today the barista surprises him with a delicious new drink that makes his morning…AI · unreviewed· 55 wordsA2🍜 Food & cookingLa pasta perfetta di NonnaGrandma's Perfect PastaA young Italian girl learns her grandmother's secret to making the most delicious spaghetti al pomodoro during a happy family Sunday lunch.AI · unreviewed· 52 words

B1 B1 · Intermediate (≈ CILS B1)

B1🏮 Culture & traditionsLa lanterna di Nonna RosaGrandma Rosa's LanternA young woman returns to her grandmother's village during the Festa delle Lanterne and discovers a touching family tradition that reveals a hidden st…AI · unreviewed· 144 wordsB1✈️ TravelUn volo verso la libertàA Flight to FreedomA young Italian woman takes her first solo trip to Lisbon and discovers the joy of traveling alone, overcoming her initial fears.AI · unreviewed· 91 wordsB1📖 Short storiesIl regalo inaspettatoThe Unexpected GiftA young office worker receives an anonymous gift that forces him to reflect on his lonely life in the big city and finally reach out to an old friend.AI · unreviewed· 81 words

B2 B2 · Upper intermediate (≈ CILS B2)

B2💼 Work & businessLa riunione che ha cambiato tuttoThe Meeting That Changed EverythingA young marketing manager faces a crisis during an important client meeting but finds an unexpected solution that impresses her boss and secures a ma…AI · unreviewed· 126 wordsB2🕵️ MysteryL'ombra nella nebbiaThe Shadow in the MistA young detective follows a mysterious figure through the foggy streets of Turin at night, only to discover a surprising truth about an old family se…AI · unreviewed· 99 wordsB2🏮 Culture & traditionsLa lanterna di Nonna RosaGrandma Rosa's LanternDuring a family visit to a small Tuscan village for the Festa della Liberazione, a young woman discovers her grandmother's old lantern and learns a t…AI · unreviewed· 88 words

C1 C1 · Advanced (≈ CILS C1)

C1🔬 Science & techIl giorno in cui il codice si svegliòThe Day the Code Woke UpA young AI researcher experiences the first genuine spark of machine consciousness during a late-night debugging session, forcing her to confront the…AI · unreviewed· 106 wordsC1🏛️ HistoryL'eco delle terme di CaracallaThe Echo of the Baths of CaracallaA young archaeologist experiences an unexpected connection with the past while exploring the ruins of the Baths of Caracalla at dusk, discovering tha…AI · unreviewed· 98 wordsC1📰 News-styleIl ritorno del lupo in cittàThe Return of the Wolf to the CityA news-style story about a wolf that unexpectedly appears in a quiet Italian mountain town, sparking both fear and wonder among the residents and for…AI · unreviewed· 139 words

C2 C2 · Mastery (≈ CILS C2)

C2📰 News-styleIl ritorno inatteso del maestroThe Unexpected Return of the MaestroA celebrated Italian conductor, presumed lost at sea years ago, suddenly reappears at La Scala during a rehearsal, forcing the orchestra and his form…AI · unreviewed· 97 wordsC2🏮 Culture & traditionsLa lanterna che non si spegneThe Lantern That Never Goes OutDuring a stormy Carnevale night in Venice, an old mask-maker shares with a young visitor the legend of a lantern that symbolizes the unbreakable spir…AI · unreviewed· 118 wordsC2📖 Short storiesL’ultima fermataThe Last StopOn a late-night tram in Milan, an elderly passenger shares a quiet revelation with the driver that changes how both see their solitary lives.AI · unreviewed· 104 words

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