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Il treno sbagliato

A2Travel and adventure≈380 words

A journey to a family gathering takes an unexpected turn.

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Travel and adventure

Per arrivare al compleanno di sua sorella, Federica deve cambiare strada.

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La bicicletta nella foto

A2Friendship and family≈380 words

An old photograph reveals an unfamiliar part of a family's past.

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Friendship and family

Mentre mette in ordine un cassetto, Anna scopre un lavoro che sua madre faceva da giovane.

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Il corso del sabato

B1Romance≈460 words

Two people in a bicycle workshop need a better plan for getting home.

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Romance

Due partecipanti a un laboratorio di biciclette cercano un modo per non abbandonarlo.

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Il triangolo a matita

B1Mystery≈470 words

Matching marks in returned library books lead to an unexpected puzzle.

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Mystery

Un segno uguale compare nei libri che una biblioteca riceve da lettori diversi.

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L’ultima traversata

B1Travel and adventure≈470 words

A disrupted journey leaves two travellers looking for another way home.

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Travel and adventure

Due visitatori cercano un ritorno possibile dopo aver perso il traghetto.

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