Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Daily Italian with Elena

Simple Italian stories for beginners with text in Italian.
In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly.
You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena
On YouTube, you can watch the video with English subtitles: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoJZJvy-jQPUjgNPVSz3vRs8us686zh7X&si=wPLQPgzV9wCkNIJN
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20 episodes
Updated July 31

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July 31 · 5 min
Il gatto del vicino — Slow Italian Story for Beginners (A2) #47
A short, simple story in Italian, read slowly — perfect for beginners (A2) who want to improve listening comprehension and pronunciation. Follow along with the free transcription and English translation on Patreon. Find all my resources here.
July 3 · 5 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #46 Un vecchio album di famiglia
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #46 An old family album If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
June 19 · 4 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #45 Un giardino segreto in città
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #45 A secret garden in the city If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
June 5 · 5 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #44 Un picnic a Firenze
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #44 A picnic in Florence NB Nel testo vedrete la frase “Al mercato c’è molta gente e tanti colori”, che potrebbe far sorgere la domanda: non dovrebbe essere “ci sono”? Ottima domanda! In italiano, a volte possiamo trovare casi in cui il verbo con coincide esattamente con il soggetto della frase, ma questo viene comunque accettato come corretto. Alcuni esempi sono quando i soggetti sono percepiti come un’unità semantica oppure quando uno dei membri amplia o specifica l’altro. Qi possiamo anche usare un vero al singolare (Enciclopedia dell’Italiano Treccani). Oppure in casi come: Ci sono un uomo e due donne (accordo grammaticale “scolastico” con l’insieme plurale); C’è un uomo e due donne (accordo col primo elemento e funzione presentativa). Nell’italiano contemporaneo il secondo tipo è molto diffuso, perché il parlante non sta facendo concordare il verbo con tutta la coordinazione, ma vuole più che altro introdurre una scena. (Accademia della Crusca). If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
May 22 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #43 Una giornata agli Uffizi di Firenze
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #43 A day at the Florence's Uffizi If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
May 8 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #42 La spesa
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #42 Grocery shopping If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
April 24 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #41 Una cena romantica
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #41 A romantic dinner If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
April 10 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #40 Una giornata in fattoria
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #40 A day at the farm If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
March 27 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #39 Una mattina nell'orto
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #39 A morning in the garden / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
March 13 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #38 Concerto alla Scala
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #38 Concert at the Scala / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
February 27 · 4 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #37 Degustazione in Piemonte
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #37 Wine tasting in Piedmont / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
February 13 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #36 Corso di cucina a Siena
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #36 Cooking class in Siena / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
January 30 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #35 Visita dal dottore
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #35 Doctor's visit / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
January 2 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #34 Una serata tranquilla
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #34 A quiet evening / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
Dec 19, 2025 · 4 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #33 L'albero di Natale
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #33 The Christmas Tree / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
Dec 12, 2025 · 2 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #32 Le Olimpiadi Invernali
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #32 The Winter Olympics / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
Dec 6, 2025 · 2 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #31 Visita a Venezia
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #31 Visit to Venice / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
Dec 3, 2025 · 2 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #30 Il trentesimo
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #30 The thirtieth / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
Nov 29, 2025 · 3 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #29 Halloween
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #29 Halloween / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.
Nov 26, 2025 · 2 min
Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #28 Autunno
Italian listening and pronunciation exercise | Simple Italian Story for Beginners | #28 Autumn / If you want to find the free TRANSCRIPTION and TRANSLATION of this video or if you just want to say thank you with a coffee, visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/dailyitalianwithelena / Hello everyone! This story is level A2. In this serie of videos I will read a short and simple story in Italian very slowly. You can follow my voice and read the text in Italian on the screen.