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Italian & English

Le Fiabe di Andersen

Original author
Hans Christian Andersen
Adapted by
Line by Line Publishing,

Read Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen in Italian and English, a parallel text graded reader with audio. Available in CEFR levels A2, B1, B2, and C1.

Available editions

A2
Short, concrete sentences for early learners.
6,180 sentences
B1
Longer sentences and a wider vocabulary.
3,736 sentences
B2
Complex sentences and a fuller vocabulary, close to everyday native reading.
3,492 sentences
C1
Original English — Rich, nuanced prose with complex sentences and vocabulary.
2,779 sentences

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I vestiti nuovi dell'imperatore
The Emperor's New Clothes
1

Molti anni fa, c'era un Imperatore.

Many years ago, there was an Emperor.

2

Amava moltissimo i vestiti nuovi.

He loved new clothes very much.

3

Spendeva tutti i suoi soldi in vestiti.

He spent all his money on clothes.

4

Non si preoccupava dei suoi soldati.

He did not care about his soldiers.

5

Non andava a teatro.

He did not go to the theatre.

6

Non andava a caccia.

He did not go hunting.

7

Usciva solo per mostrare i suoi vestiti nuovi.

He only went out to show his new clothes.