{"id":69079,"date":"2016-05-30T15:41:12","date_gmt":"2016-05-30T19:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/italian-audiobooks\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T05:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T10:41:56","slug":"italian-audiobooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/italian\/italian-audiobooks\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Best Italian Audiobooks for Language Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italian audiobooks are an excellent tool to accelerate your language learning experience. They combine authentic Italian audio with the useful context of books, making them the perfect material for practicing your Italian listening skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We’ve created a list of 16 excellent Italian audiobooks for every level, from authentic Italian narratives and stories to popular translated books and even some audio-based Italian courses.\u00a0
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Italian Audiobooks for Beginners\u00a0<\/h2>\n

“Easy Fast Italian for Travel and Eating”<\/a>\"easy-fast-Italian-for-travel-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Author: <\/strong>Mark Frobose<\/p>\n

This Italian audiobook is perfect for those preparing for a culinary trip to Italy<\/strong>\u2014or anyone who just wants a handle on basic conversational skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s ordering food<\/a>, asking basic cooking questions, or calculating the tip after a fabulous meal in Rome, this audiobook will give you the tools to do all that\u2014and more!<\/p>\n

With over 4 hours of audio<\/strong>, it contains plenty of content to give you a good foundation in the language before traveling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Power Italian Accelerated”<\/a>\"Power-Italian-Accelerated-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

Author: <\/strong>Mark Frobose<\/p>\n

Brought to you by the same author as our previous pick, \u201cPower Italian Accelerated\u201d is a bestseller that’s helped countless students learn Italian quickly and easily<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The audiobook contains 8 lessons, each an hour long<\/strong> with a total of 144 units. It\u2019s a quick-moving book that’s designed for on-the-go learning.<\/p>\n

While the pace may be challenging, you can always repeat units or entire lessons. You’ll also get a written listening guide and transcript for learning support.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Short Stories in Italian for Beginners”<\/a>\"short-stories-italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

Author: <\/strong>Olly Richards<\/p>\n

The short stories in this collection range from A2 to B1 levels<\/strong> on the\u00a0Common European Framework of Reference for Languages<\/a> (CEFR) and cover several genres, including science fiction, history and thriller.<\/p>\n

The audiobook focuses on entertaining while teaching, so be ready to power up your vocabulary skills and learn authentic, everyday conversational skills.<\/p>\n

The stories build upon each other, starting easier and gradually increasing in difficulty<\/strong>, catering to beginners and intermediate learners.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Le avventure di Tom Sawyer”<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\"Le-avventure-di-tom-sawyer-italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

English title:<\/strong> “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”
\nAuthor: <\/strong>Mark Twain<\/p>\n

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” is an 1876 novel about the mischiefs of a boy who lived along the Mississippi River. It’s considered one of the masterpieces of American literature<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This account readily shows that Tom\u2019s intrepid spirit isn’t lost in translation. Just like in the original version, you\u2019ll feel the twinge of his daring escapes.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a treasure-hunting adventure that continues to be enjoyed to this day. You’re sure to enjoy the engaging style <\/strong>of the narration done by actress Eleonora Calamita.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Le avventure di Pinocchio”<\/a><\/em>\"la-avventure-di-pinocchio-italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

English title: <\/strong>“The Adventures of Pinocchio”
\nAuthor:<\/strong> Carlo Collodi<\/p>\n

Who’s not familiar with the beloved story of Pinocchio? He\u2019s the talking wooden puppet who wanted to become a real boy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Now that you’re learning Italian, don’t miss the chance to read (or, in this case, hear) this story in its original language<\/strong>! Follow the adventures of Pinocchio while also picking up Italian vocabulary along the way.<\/p>\n

While it might be considered a children’s story, this one is great for anyone at the pre-intermediate<\/strong> level. The best part? It’s available for free<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Wonder”<\/a>\"Wonder-italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

Author:<\/strong> RJ Palacio<\/p>\n

\u201cWonder\u201d is a best-selling children\u2019s book<\/strong> that’s been a hit with readers of all ages. It\u2019s also the inspiration for the acclaimed movie<\/a> of the same title.<\/p>\n

This story is about a child born with a facial difference. He’s starting school for the first time and just wants to be accepted by the other kids.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The book is intended for young readers, so the vocabulary, grammar and plot line make it a good option for pre-intermediate <\/strong>learners.<\/p>\n

Italian Audiobooks for Intermediate Learners\u00a0<\/h2>\n

“Il libro della giungla”<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\"The-Jungle-Book-Italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

English title:<\/strong> “The Jungle Book”
\nAuthor: <\/strong>Rudyard Kipling<\/p>\n

You’re probably already familiar with this story, either from the book or the Disney movie. It follows a boy raised by a pack of wolves who meets many memorable characters, including a tiger, panther and bear.<\/p>\n

Here, you’ll have your Italian brought to another level by the artful use of descriptive language<\/strong> that will make you feel like you belong in the wild.<\/p>\n

This book is appropriate for intermediate-level<\/strong> learners, or even upper beginners who want to push themselves.<\/p>\n

“La Contessa di Karolystria”<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\"La-Contessa-di-Karolystria-italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

English title: <\/strong>“The Countess of Karolystria”
\nAuthor:<\/strong> Antonio Ghislanzoni<\/p>\n

This work was originally written in Italian<\/strong>. The author is an Italian novelist, journalist and poet who also wrote for the great Verdi.<\/p>\n

Follow this tragicomedy<\/strong> of the Vicomte d’Aguilar<\/em> and La Contessa di Karolystria<\/em> as they escape from one misadventure only to start another.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The sentences in this audiobook are simple enough to follow so you can hone your listening comprehension. Plus, it’s offered free of charge<\/strong> on LibriVox.<\/p>\n

“La Divina Commedia”<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\"La-Divina-Comedia-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

English title: <\/strong>“The Divine Comedy”
\nAuthor: <\/strong>Dante Alighieri<\/p>\n

This epic narrative poem was also originally written in Italian<\/strong>. It depicts the medieval vision of the afterlife, commenting on man\u2019s temporal and eternal destiny.<\/p>\n

Many scholars consider it one of the foremost works of Italian literature and is thus a must-read for Italian language learners.<\/p>\n

The work is approachable to intermediate learners<\/strong>\u00a0despite its length because the lines are simply structured. It was written in the Tuscan dialect and played a pivotal role in the eventual standardization of the Italian language.<\/p>\n

“Raccontini”<\/em><\/a>\"Raccontini-italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

English title: <\/strong>“Tales”
\nAuthor: <\/strong>Alfonso Borello<\/p>\n

This “Easy Italian Reader” is a collection of three short stories<\/strong>: “Il Banchetto” <\/em>(The Banquet), “La Dieta Che Uccide”<\/em> (The Diet That Kills) and “Perche’Noi”<\/em> (Because We).<\/p>\n

Narrated by the author himself, the stories cover very different topics and use simple vocabulary meant for intermediate learners<\/strong> to be able to follow easily.<\/p>\n

Because they’re relatively short, you can easily repeat the stories if you don’t understand something. They\u2019re also available individually, so you can try one to gauge your interest in this collection.<\/p>\n

“Le Avventure di Alice Nel Paese delle Meraviglie”<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

\"Alice-in-Wonderland-Italian-audiobook\"<\/p>\n

English title: <\/strong>“Alice in Wonderland”
\nAuthor: <\/strong>Lewis Carroll<\/p>\n

Lewis Carroll\u2019s “Alice in Wonderland” is a beloved classic<\/strong> that’s been tickling our imaginations for generations. It’s been translated into more than 97 languages!<\/p>\n

In this Italian edition, you’ll go down the rabbit hole and meet not only strange and wonderful creatures, but also the rich Italian language\u2014which is an adventure in and of itself.<\/p>\n

This audiobook is appropriate for intermediate-level <\/strong>learners, especially if you’re already familiar with the story.<\/p>\n

The “Harry Potter” Series<\/a>\"Harry-Potter-Italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

Author: <\/strong>J.K. Rowling<\/p>\n

From the first book, \u201cHarry Potter e la pietra filosofale\u201d<\/em><\/a> (\u201cHarry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone\u201d), all the way to \u201cHarry Potter e i Doni della Morte\u201d<\/em><\/a> (\u201cHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u201d), Audible’s got every Hogwarts adventure ready for Italian language listeners!<\/p>\n

This series will provide you with hours and hours of listening material<\/strong>, so you won’t have to worry about finding a new resource anytime soon.<\/p>\n

The books are approachable for intermediate learners and gradually increase in complexity<\/strong> as you progress through the series.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Orgoglio e pregiudizio”<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n

English title:<\/strong> “Pride and Prejudice”\u00a0
\nAuthor: <\/strong>Jane Austen<\/p>\n

This beloved classic is available as an Italian audiobook on Audible or for free on YouTube, where the story is divided into 2 parts<\/strong> (see part 2<\/a> here).<\/p>\n

The story touches on the role of women in society in 19th-century England\u00a0<\/strong>and whether it is important to marry for love or money.<\/p>\n

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This should be considered an intermediate-level book<\/strong> in any language. But with audiobooks, there\u2019s the option to pause, check out any unfamiliar vocabulary and then continue with the story.<\/p>\n

Italian Audiobooks for Advanced Learners\u00a0<\/h2>\n

“Jane Eyre”<\/a>\"Jane-eyre-italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

Author: <\/strong>Charlotte Bront\u00eb<\/p>\n

\u201cJane Eyre\u201d is fabulous in any language and Italian is no exception. The story is told in the first-person narrative and showcases family dynamics and emotional growth.<\/p>\n

It’s a tale of hardship and endurance, with a timeless ending. Upper\u00a0intermediate and advanced learners<\/strong> will have a lot to learn from this classic.<\/p>\n

It offers 17 hours of audio<\/strong>, so you can sit back and enjoy the story over the course of numerous listening sessions.<\/p>\n

“<\/strong>Lo strano caso del Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde“<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\"Dr-Jekyll-and-Mr-Hyde-Italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

English title:<\/strong> “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
\nAuthor: <\/strong>Robert Louis Stevenson<\/p>\n

This is the captivating Italian reading of Stevenson\u2019s classic about the good and bad struggling within the same person.<\/p>\n

This work would be most appropriate for advanced learners<\/strong>. The original text is wonderfully rendered in Italian, so it’s a great opportunity to study how this piece’s phrases and sentences are artfully nested and structured.<\/p>\n

It’s a thought-provoking piece and a great one to discuss with an Italian speaker<\/strong> after you listen!\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Piccole donne”<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\"Piccole-done-italian-audiobook\"<\/h3>\n

English title:<\/strong> “Little Women”
\nAuthor: <\/strong>Louisa May Alcott<\/p>\n

This is the story of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy and how they deal with the different challenges in their lives.<\/p>\n

The book covers about 15 years in the life of the March family of Massachusetts and details how poverty can shape goals and ideals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Advanced learners should look for the\u00a0linguistic nuances employed by the author to\u00a0differentiate the characters in the novel. Notice\u00a0how different vocabularies and phrases can shape each\u00a0character.<\/p>\n

Where to Find Italian Audiobooks<\/h2>\n

Audible<\/a>\"italian<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Audible, whose mission is \u201cto unleash the power of the spoken word,\u201d is owned by Amazon and houses the largest collection of audiobooks online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here you can find titles and genres that range from mysteries and thrillers to sci-fi and fantasy. They most definitely have an excellent collection of Italian audiobooks to regale and challenge every language learner.<\/p>\n

iTunes<\/a><\/strong>\"iTunes-logo\"<\/h3>\n

Everything you need to be entertained\u2014that\u2019s what iTunes is all about.<\/p>\n

With a host of choices from music, movies, podcasts and pretty much all of your media, this is an excellent resource for Italian language learners\u2014and iTunes offers a Mecca of audiobooks to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Google Play<\/a>\"italian<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Google Play has a variety of audio Italian coursebooks for listening. Coursebooks are a great way to add some listening, pronunciation and vocabulary practice to any language program.<\/p>\n

Despite being an Android-centric store, the audiobooks on Google Play are accessible on many devices<\/strong> via the apps, including computers and Android and iOS devices.<\/p>\n

LibriVox<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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LibriVox is an open source for free Italian audiobooks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a non-profit literary organization comprised of volunteers who eagerly published classics for the public domain to be appreciated and studied by anyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Liber Liber<\/a>\"italian<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Liber Liber is a non-profit organization that aims to use technology to promote cultural and artistic expression\u2014making learning media available for everybody.<\/p>\n

With more than 4,100 audiobooks<\/strong> in their library, you\u2019ll find many free Italian audiobooks of classics!<\/p>\n

Languages Direct<\/a><\/strong>\"\"<\/h3>\n

Languages-Direct.com offers audiobooks, movies, electronic dictionaries, language games and parallel-text books all aimed at making language learning fun and rewarding.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have over 1,000 language products<\/strong> to choose from, including some excellent Italian audiobooks.<\/p>\n

Libby App by OverDrive<\/a><\/strong>\"Libby-app-by-OverDrive-logo\"<\/h3>\n

The Libby app makes ebooks, audiobooks and magazines available for free<\/strong> through your local library<\/strong>. You can access the selection with your library card or through your workplace or university.<\/p>\n

Once connected, just select “audiobook” for format and “Italian” for language to see what’s available. If you’re a K-12 student, you can use OverDrive’s Sora app<\/a> to get ebooks and audiobooks through your school.\u00a0<\/p>\n

eBay<\/a><\/strong>\"\"<\/h3>\n

eBay offers audio and print books available for pennies on the dollar\u2014if you\u2019re willing to do a quick search and return frequently to search again. Since it\u2019s eBay, the options available change rapidly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To locate audiobooks in Italian, simply type “Italian audiobooks” into the search bar at the top of the page\u2014or just click the eBay link above to be taken straight there. It’s lots of fun to see what’s available!<\/p>\n

YouTube<\/a>\"italian<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

YouTube has a treasure trove of Italian audiobooks\u2014and they’re all absolutely free<\/strong>!\u00a0Simply type “Italian audiobooks” in the search bar and choose amongst your favorite stories to listen to in Italian.<\/p>\n

If you want to squeeze even more Italian studies into your busy day, or just need a break from audio-only listening, you’ll enjoy using FluentU<\/a> along with these audiobooks.<\/p>\n

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\r\nFluentU helps you get comfortable with everyday Italian by combining all the benefits of complete immersion and native-level conversations with interactive subtitles<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nAccess a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue<\/strong> tab, and review words and phrases with convenient audio clips under Vocab<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\"learn-conversational-italian-with-subtitled-dialogue\"<\/a>\r\n

\r\nOnce you've watched a video, you can use FluentU's quizzes<\/strong> to actively practice all the vocabulary in that video. Swipe left or right to see more examples of the word you\u2019re on.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\"practice-italian-with-adaptive-quizzes\"<\/a>\r\n

\r\nFluentU will even keep track of all the Italian words you\u2019ve learned to recommend videos and ask you questions based on what you already know.\r\n<\/p>\r\n

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How to Learn Italian with Audiobooks<\/h2>\n

Here are some tips to get the most out of these audiobooks:<\/p>\n