Italian / Portuguese · A1–A2
Aprender Italiano com Cuore
Original short stories at beginner level, Italian on the left, Portuguese on the right. Written because no one had made an A1–A2 reader for this pair.
European Language Editions
Bilingual books for two readers
Side-by-side editions for couples learning each other's language. Three are live on Amazon. More on the way.
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Published
English / Italian · B1
Lo strano caso del Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde
Stevenson's classic with English and Italian on facing pages. Designed for intermediate learners: read a paragraph, trade roles, compare.
English / Portuguese · B1
O Estranho Caso do Dr. Jekyll e do Sr. Hyde
Stevenson's classic with English and Portuguese on facing pages. Designed for intermediate learners: read a paragraph, trade roles, compare.
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FAQ
About the bilingual book series
What's inside each book?
A short reader built for two: stories or dialogues laid out with the original language on the left page and the translation on the right. The pacing is designed for reading aloud together. One partner reads a paragraph, the other follows on the facing page, then you trade.
What level do I need?
Each book lists a CEFR level (A1–A2 or B1). A beginner can follow the side in their own language while the more advanced partner reads the original, then you swap. No graded structure to memorize.
Where are they sold?
On Amazon, paperback and Kindle, in the US, UK, and EU stores. Each book's "View on Amazon" link goes to the product page on amazon.com; the regional storefronts auto-route from there.
Do I also need the app?
No, the books work on their own. Pairing them with Fluent Duo adds the second half of the ritual: a 30-second daily voice note shared with your partner.
Pair the book with the daily voice ritual
Read a page together, then send each other a 30-second voice note in your partner's language. That's Fluent Duo, the companion app, free on iOS and Android.