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The Broken Heart Refuge 1 – Il Rifugio dei Cuori Infranti 1 (English-Italian Bilingual Fiction)

The Broken Heart Refuge 1 – Il Rifugio dei Cuori Infranti 1 (English-Italian Bilingual Fiction)

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Love reading? Learning Italian?

Immerse yourself in a captivating story of amore and betrayal, and improve your language skills along the way.

Where can you find comfort when your heart is broken?

Welcome to The Broken Heart Refuge in London, a haven run by Nonna Pina, a warm-hearted Italian grandmother. In Volume 1, we meet two women seeking solace: Lisa, who's fallen for her best friend's boyfriend, and Mary, grappling with grief after her husband's recent passing.

What can Lisa do? Should she confess her feelings or start anew elsewhere? Mary's grief seems overwhelming, but there's more to her story than meets the eye.

Will these women find the answers they’re looking for, among the lovely people who frequent the Centre? As Nonna Pina says: “A cup of tea and a few kind words can work miracles.”

This parallel text book features the English version on the left page and the Italian one on the right. Paragraphs in each language are aligned for easy reference.

Who It's for

This book is ideal for intermediate to advanced learners of Italian looking to enhance their language skills through an engaging read. It's also a great resource for Italian speakers wanting to polish their English. 

Advantages of a Bilingual Book

There are some great benefits to a bilingual Italian-English book

1. Language learning: Effectively improve your Italian, by comparing the original English text with its translation.

2. Vocabulary expansion: Quickly identify and learn new words or phrases using the parallel text.

3. Improved comprehension: The side-by-side format helps you understand nuances and contextual meanings that might be lost in translation.

4. Confidence boost: Tackle a longer piece of fiction (34,000 words) in Italian with English support when needed.

5. Grammar reinforcement: Compare sentence structures to strengthen your grasp of Italian grammar.

6. Convenience: Easily cross-reference between languages without needing a separate dictionary.

7. Flexibility: Focus on either language or switch between them based on your comfort level or learning goals.

8. Engagement: Stay motivated with a captivating narrative while learning.

9. Reading fluency: Gradually rely less on the English text to improve your Italian reading speed and fluency.

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Join Lisa and Mary on their emotional journey at the Broken Heart Refuge, and improve your Italian with every page.

Book Details

The Broken Heart Refuge 1 – Il Rifugio dei Cuori Infranti 1 (English-Italian Bilingual Fiction)

  • Paperback: 270 pages
  • Dimensions: 15.24 x 22.86 x 1.5 cm
  • Weight: 398g
  • ISBN: 978-0-9928807-6-7
  • Publication date: 10 August 2024
  • Publisher: ESSENZA Publishing

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